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S&P Picks and Pans: Yahoo, Wachovia, TiVo, WellPoint, Novell
Yahoo Inc. (YHOO)
Reiterates 2 STARS (sell)
Analyst: Scott Kessler
Yahoo indicates its chief technology officer Farzad Nazem will resign effective June 8. We see this as a negative; Nazem has been CTO since early 2002, and has been with Yahoo since 1996. We think technology-related efforts have grown increasingly important for the company, in light of Panama and new platforms and partnerships. Nazem's departure will also leave a hole in Yahoo's management, which has seen notable change in recent months. The company will lose Nazem's institutional knowledge, accumulated over 11 years with the company. With shares indicated higher, see see an enhanced selling opportunity.
Wachovia (WB)
Maintains 5 STARS (strong buy)
Analyst: Frank Braden
Wachovia plans to acquire AG Edwards (AGE; 3 STARS, hold) in a stock and cash deal valued at approximately $6.8 billion. The transaction would vastly expand Wachovia's market penetration in California, Florida and Texas, and the combined entity would have a 14% U.S. market share. We believe Wachovia's experience with its venture with Prudential Securities, and 5 other broker integrations since 1998 will help the company achieve its annual expense savings target of $395 million by 2009. The AG Edwards deal is expected to add 2 cents to Wachovia's 2008 EPS and 5 cents in 2009. We are keeping our 12-month target price of $67.
TiVo (TIVO)
Maintains 3 STARS (hold)
Analyst: Tuna Amobi, CPA, CFA
April-quarter EPS of one cent, vs. a loss of 13 cents, is one cent above our forecast. But we view the company's first-quarter metrics as lackluster and second-quarter guidance as cautious. Also, we see continued hurdles to sustainable profit, with deepening churn at its DirecTV (DTV) sales channel, despite long-term mass distribution deals with major cable operators set to launch soon. Still, with several new features and enhancements, we see intense TIVO focus on differentiation vs. generic DVRs. We are raising our target price by 50 cents to $7, on a revised relative price to sales metric.
WellPoint (WLP)
Reiterates 4 STARS (buy)
Analyst: Phillip Seligman
CFO David Colby resigned amid allegations he violated WellPoint's code of conduct, and was replaced by Wayne DeVeydt, who had been chief accounting officer since March, 2005. WellPoint says external legal counsel's probe revealed no illegal conduct, and Colby's policy violations did not impact WellPoint's business. We believe Colby was well-respected by investors and the Street. But we think DeVeydt's background, including a partnership at PricewaterhouseCoopers, gives him the acumen to perform the necessary CFO functions well. We see no changes in WellPoint's strategies.
Novell (NOVL)
Reiterates 1 STARS (strong sell)
Analyst: Jim Yin
April-quarter operating EPS of 2 cents, vs. breakeven results one year earlier, beats our 3 cents loss estimate. Revenue rose 2.6%, led by 114% growth of Linux platform revenue. However, invoices from the Microsoft (MSFT) partnership fell 75% sequentially. We see flat revenue in the next few quarters, reflecting growth in open platform solutions offset by a drop in legacy businesses. We see further headcount reduction needed to achieve targeted operating margin of 5%-7%. We are lowering our fiscal 2007 (ending October) estimate to an operating loss of 2 cents from breakeven. We are keeping our 12-month target price at $6.


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DATE FOR THE DIARY OUR 5TH ANNUAL GOLF DAY AT MONTE REI GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB. This will
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Amongst the 100,000 foreign nationals resident in the Algarve, many have had Rotarian experience in their home countries. Some would like to continue their Rotarian engagement but, because of language barriers, feel uneasy about joining a local Portuguese Rotary Club.
Our aim is to help all those in need, we help those in our own community as well as those in other countries.
We currently help with Food Bank distribution with a monthly donation of milk – totalling in excess of 30,000 litres so far in 5 years. Over the years we have bought a refrigerated van for the Banco Alimentar (Food Bank) and an ambulance for the fire department in Sao Bras.
Children in Estoi benefit from our scheme to provide dictionaries and awards to recognise individual achievements.
Currently we are working with other Rotary Clubs in the Algarve towards a breast screening unit for Algarve Oncology Association Faro. We are also sponsoring a student through university and helped to buy a wheelchair for Miriam.
We also have fun, each year we hold a major Golf Tournament, Quiz Nights and Concerts all to raise money for our needy causes, at the same time enjoying fellowship
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We meet every Tuesday, at 13:00 at the renovated Estoi Palace, which used to belong to the Viscount of Estoi, José Francisco da Silva, but is now the Pousada de Faro - Palácio de Estoi. Lunch costs €15 or €18 if you want to include wine with your meal.
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text: BiofeedbackWhat is biofeedback?Biofeedback is a mind-body technique that uses various forms of monitoring devices to create conscious control over physical processes that are normally under automatic control of the body. The processes that can be affected in this manner can include:Blood pressureHeart rateHeart rate variabilityBody temperatureBreath controlMuscle tensionSweatingFeelings related to stress, anxiety, and painSome symptoms related to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)The idea of controlling body functions with the mind is not new. Many Eastern philosophies, such as yoga, are based on the belief that meditation and visualization can lead to control over automatic physical processes. In its modern applications, numerous types of biofeedback instruments are available that display the effectiveness of the therapy as it is being done and can be used to monitor the progress of the activity.Biofeedback is most often used with instruments that measure:Blood pressureBrain wavesBreathing rateHeart rate and heart rate variabilityMuscle tensionSkin conductivity of electricitySkin temperatureHooked up with electrodes to electronic equipment, a person's breathing rate, perspiration, skin temperature, blood pressure, and heartbeat are measured. The results are displayed on a computer screen. Specific devices are used to measure each body change, including:Electromyogram (EMG). This is used to measure muscle tension.Electrodermal activity (EDA). This is used to measure changes in perspiration rate.Finger pulse measurements. These measure blood pressure and heartbeat.Electroencephalogram (EEG). This is used to measure electrical activity in the brain.In addition, both the rhythm and volume of breathing are measured.Once a person's body signals are recorded with the electronic devices, a biofeedback technician or computer feedback may recommend both physical and mental exercises to gain control. Biofeedback technicians are trained and nationally certified.Biofeedback is most helpful to reduce stress and promote relaxation. It is also under investigation for conditions such as urinary incontinence, migraines, and other headaches. Health Encyclopedia A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Search Health Library


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The Donnie Darko of SoundMay 19th, 2011 by Sharkchild
The Birthday Massacre, in their debut album, Violet, is the first band I have heard to initiate a sound that I can easily deem as Alice in Wonderland Goth. For me, their sound seems to have come from a darker '80s in a parallel universe. The ambiance of the music is in a league of its own—completely unique, completely alluring. The electronic melodies are so simple and yet so hauntingly delightful. The mixture of whispering within the singing also helps to set the surreal mood. If you listen to this album, you will know there is something special immediately and that it absolutely should not be overlooked. An appropriate comparison to The Birthday Massacre would be Donnie Darko; just as Donnie Darko is to movies, The Birthday Massacre is to music.
While I only give this album four stars out of five, I do not want to detract from its powerful impact; the fifth star was only lost for me because of production quality and some pitchiness in the singing. I have also already listened to the newer album, Walking With Strangers, which is a complete masterpiece—a progression of quality and exceptionality.


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Cutting laminate kitchen cabinet
Hi there,
There is a kitchen island that sits dominantly in my small kitchen area, and I like to remove the drawer part and use only the 2-door part to make a smaller island with also a down-sized table top.
The two cabinets are secured together on the back side with a laminate board and at the bottom with a base frame (black part).
I made an attempt to separate the units by cutting through the back board with a reciprocating saw but it does not give in at all.
I'd greatly appreciate it if anyone could help me find out:
- if I'm using the appropriate sawing tool to cut through the 5/8" laminate board?, and
- if it is possible to even cut the laminate top?
I might be better off purchasing a smaller island, but the existing one has got the same laminate finish so ...
I thank you in advance for your advice. :-)
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Cabinets are also attached with a screw in the face frame. Look for these. Cutting the back should be no problem. To cut the countertop you should use a fine tooth jig saw, or if you have it a better choice is a 1/2 HP router with a flush cut bit. This will avoid any chips in the edge.
if you have removed the top ( which is attatched to your cab) does it appear to be two seperate cab put together on site or is it one unit since they look like custom ordered cab
Thank you, Bob for your tips/advice.
I understand that I need a little more persistence while cutting the board to get the job done. I will also go to HomeDepot today and make sure I've got the right sawing tooth for the wicked laminate board.
Yes, I've removed the screws, thanks. :-)
To your question, Tpolk - yes, the unit is indeed two separate cabinets.
These are assembly cabinets like IKEA's BUT joined together with a back board/base frame/counter top.
Best regards. :-)
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text: Mayim Bialik Series Regular for THE BIG BANG THEORY November 16, 2010 News, The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory is getting another female regular, according to Ausiello. Blossom star Mayim Bialik has been made a series regular, just weeks after Melissa Rauch (Howard's girlfriend 'Bernadette') was given the same promotion. Bialik plays Amy Farrah Fowler, the 'girl who's a friend, not a girlfriend' of main character Sheldon Cooper. Part female-Sheldon, part Sheldon's foil, Amy has appeared in five episodes to date. The deal currently only lasts for season 4 and does not require Bialik to be in all episodes. What do you think of the news? Are you looking forward to Amy being in more episodes? Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)


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Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum will sit out three weeks as a precaution after receiving knee treatment in Germany.
Bynum had injections of plasma-rich platelets that supposedly stimulate healing in arthritis-affected areas in both of his knees. The Sixers said last week he was cleared to play in camp. The team said Monday that Bynum also had a bone bruise on his right knee. He will continue to participate in low-impact conditioning drills.
Bynum came to Philadelphia with an oversized warning label on his achy knees. He's been plagued by problems in the past, one reason he sought out the same treatment called Orthokine in Germany used by former Los Angeles teammate Kobe Bryant and New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez.
The Sixers acquired Bynum from the Lakers in a four-team deal that saw them ship Andre Iguodala to Denver. He is set to make $16.1 million this season in the final year of his contract.
Bynum is coming off his best NBA season after averaging career highs with 18.7 points and 11.8 rebounds while making his first All-Star team, starting for the West.
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Lakers • Acquired in an offseason trade with Orlando, Dwight Howard says he's ready to learn about winning from Bryant. But Howard still says he has no timetable for his return to the court from offseason back surgery, discounting rumors he's targeting Los Angeles' season opener Oct. 30.
Thunder • NBA Sixth Man of the Year James Harden is holding out hope that he'll reach terms on a contract extension with Oklahoma City by the end of the month.
Harden said Monday at the team's preseason media day that he's willing to sacrifice to make it work and he's focused on "hooping," and not on the contract negotiations.
• The Chicago Bulls have given coach Tom Thibodeau a four-year contract extension through the 2016-17 season.
Sixers • Philadelphia has picked up the 2013-14 option on coach Doug Collins' contract. Collins led the Sixers to the playoffs in his first two seasons with the team.


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This October 9-10, 2017, we will be hosting a re:generation Church Conference, where you can connect with other ministry leaders and walk away with the vision, resources and rools needed to build and sustain a healthy recovery ministry. Components will include 2 tracks, one for those who are planning or beginning to implement re:generation and another track for those who are currently developing the ministry.
Explanation of Watermark's mission and vision for recovery
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George Bush used scare tactics to intimidate the American Congress and people in March, 2003 by insisting there was an immediate threat of WMD and something had to be done right away. This mantra has been repeated by other Bush lackeys such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. However, New Zealand's Prime Minister Helen Clark has revealed while she was attending the funeral for the Queen Mother in England in April, 2002, Tony Blair met with Australia's Prime Minister John Howard, Canada's Prime Minister Jean Chretien and herself to discuss the possibility for a need to invade Iraq. Clark told the British leader, "I didn't think that was something New Zealand would want to be involved in, so we never let anyone think that we could go there." She emphasized her intention of making clear to Blair(and Bush) that her nation was not going to participate in any invasion of Iraq.
The revelation by Helen Clark again raises questions as to whether or not an invasion of Iraq had nothing to do with WMD and everything to do with Bush's intention of crushing Saddam Hussein. President Bush lied to the American people and Tony Blair lied to the people of Great Britain. That is the bottom line.


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Real Change: From the World That Fails to the World That Works (edition 2008)
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Real change : from the world that fails to the world that works by Newt Gingrich
No current Talk conversations about this book.
Newt has always impressed me with his intelligence. One of the things I respect most about him (other than his conservative principles and ideals) is the fact that he's a history teacher. Not an attorney. Newt's "Real Change" is a refreshing, market-based, faith-in-the-individual book that should be read and considered by all Americans. I think the last few appendix topics about terrorism and how we might have dealt with it, are especially poignant. I was saddened by Newt's transgressions 10+ years ago, but his poor judgment on personal affairs doesn't mean his political ideas don't have value. America could benefit a great deal by following many of Newt's ideas.
Here's how the Newt starts his new book:
The media tell us America is a nation divided between conservative red states and liberal blue states. They tell us that red and blue are qqually divided - which is why elections are so close, why Congress seems gridlocked, and why nothing ever seems to get done in Washington.
But this is simply not true. The reality is the American people are united on almost every important issue facing our country. The real division is between red-white -and-blue America (about 85 percent of the country) and a fringe on the left (about 15 percent of the country).
Translation: I know that your, dear reader are a true patriotic American, not like those elitist lefties on your TV, telling you what to think. You are going to agree with me because I'm a true patriotic American, too. You and I know what's really going on, they can't fool us. Can I interest you in used car?
The Newt goes on to explain how a new less partisan politics is needed and how only the Republican party can bring this about because Republicans stand for truth, justice and the American way, unlike those evil Democrats, plotting their tax and spend takeover of the world by trial lawyers from Holywood. Real Change means more of the same in prettier packaging brought to you by the party of Exxon and Peabody Coal.
Real Change is a piece of excrement written by one of the architects of the current partisan, all or nothing, party loyalty before national interest, politics. Don't bother to read it. If you're a dittohead you can get the same stuff more entertainingly from that big mouth on your AM radio. If you're not it will be bad for your blood pressure. Newt is one of those politicians who is so crooked he has to screw his socks on in the morning.
I'll Never Forget The Day I Read A Book!
This man is an ideas factory, and this book is no different. I often say he's the smartest man in either party, and if you can't agree with me on that, I hope you can at least agree that he's the most original thinker in either party. This book covers everything: healthcare, immigration, prison system, science and space, etc. And it's not some predicatble anti-government screed - it's a very throughful set of ideas that VERY few of our elected officials would a) ever come up with on their own and b) have the guts to try and enact them.
He wrote this in early 2008 when he was considering a run for the White House. I expect we'll see another toward the end of 2011. I hope he finally makes a go this time. If only to dramatically shift the debates in the both the GOP and presidential contests. I think very few would stand a chance against him in a debate.
When reading this book it must be taken into consideration that the author is a Conservative Republican, therefore, the solutions he presents are going to be of a conservative nature. What this book is not, however, is praise the Republicans and bash the Democrats. Mr. Gingrich takes an honest look at the problems facing America today and presents conservative solutions to those problems. He doesn't claim that his solutions are the only solutions, however, he does look at them from the conservative side. He explains how each problem he addressed developed and doesn't shy away from who made the poor decisions that created the multitude of problems. His emphasis on most problems is getting the general public involved as whatever level we are capable of. He advocates everything from writing our Representatives and Senators to running for local office. He pushes for a grass roots effort to take back control of our government. The book does seem a bit of a commercial for his website and organization American Solutions. All this considered the book is worth a read and even if you disagree with his solutions to each problem it truly does get you thinking about the problems we face, different ways to solve each problem and to ponder whether the reader is doing all that they can for their country besides complain."
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Solution Obstacles Process and Execution *Self-Evaluation & Advice* Process & Execution The major conflict that I decided to take up was the issue of Seniors paying off their dues in order to be able to graduate. The problem ofcourse is the cost of senior dues which when calculated alltogether would be a total of $386.00 per senior. This is a major inconveinence for some of if not all the parents who have a senoir enrolled at Murphy high. Money!! Mission statement To esablish a support fund to actively meet the financial needs of graduating seniors at Murphy High with the idea of this fund being perpetual and growing in the years to come. Goals 1. Establish a fund
2. Creating letters and articles
which communicate the mission
of the project and then distributing
these documents to local business
owners, individuals, and
community organizations. Identifying the seniors that are in the greatest need of assistance which I wouldn't do myself, but instead the principal and finance officer Ms.Susan Odell would handle.
So I would be helping seniors yet not knowing exactly which one's I'm helping which is good because that's personal and should be kept confidential.
Meaning This project was definitely worth my while mainly because it gave me a chance to help kids (seniors) that are struggling to get by which at one time was me. I used to be the one that was in there postion, in their shoes and I know what it's like dealing with issues like the one senior dues presents to some families. Was it a feasible project? I say that it was because it definitely had meaning to me. I've experiencd what struggling kids are right now are experiencing. To do more for the world than the world does for you- that is success. -Henry Ford Before the project ever took off I knew that there would be some barriers that stood in the way of my intentions. The first being how I managed my time because I tend to procrastinate a lot. The next, which was the harder one was how to ask the right people for donations. A third would be advertising my project. The obstacles that I thought were going to phase me actually did, but not to bad, because once I got to really thinking about how I would execute my project I figured out a plan. First, I wrote a letter to a handful of businesses located here in Murphy. Next I was interviewed by a journalist that was currently writing a article similar to what my project was about, and last I wrote a letter to the editor. The hardest part about my project was realizing
that getting donations wasn't as easy as I thought it was going to be, and because of this I didn't reach the expected amount of money I was trying to raise. However I did raise enough money to atleast pay for one senior which is good because even though I didn't fully reach my goal, I did help out a senior and that's something I can sit back and smile about. KAPEESH. I have to be honest, I set some goals that I believed were possible not realizing that I wouldn't even
come close them. Raising enough money being among the most important of these. I was supposed
to raise enough money to cover for 5 senoir's senoir dues, which would have been close to 2,000
doll hairs. I rasied enough for one. My mentor was Mrs.McCoy and she
helped me map out exactly what I was
going to do week by week. She was very
enthusiastic about my project and made me
feel optimistic about it even when people
weren't donating money. She kept me on
track and focused. I decided the best way to go about completing my project was to take
it one step at a time, and since I had two months to complete it I
made each important step week by week meeting by meeting. All together I raised $450 doll hairs which wasn't what I was aiming for but it was enough to cover for one senior's senior dues.
My target was to cover for 5 seniors which would have been $1,930. Nevertheless, I was happy that I raised any money at all. Well I didn't reach my entire goal but I did manage to pay for some senior's senior dues so that's a good thing. One thing I taught myself throughout this project is that even when things wern't going my way I'm still able to see the brightside of things which were that I atleast helped one person out. My biggest suprise came when people began actually donating money because to be honest I didn't think people would. I would strongly encourage any upcoming senior or any senior who will be taking this class in the spring to take up this project because if gives makes you look like you've helped someone by doing a positve thing for them, which you have. ADVICE My only advice that I would give for an upcoming senior is to pick a project that's do-able. You want to pick something that has realistic goals to it.
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April 17, 2015 is the day that ended of our Odyssey in Stamford Superior Court to expose the person responsible for Nick's death. That day, one year ago, the Delinquent admitted under oath that "his actions were responsible for Nick's death".
April 17 is a watershed day for our family and our community. The seven years it took to reach that day were an overwhelming challenge for our family that we could not have done without the broad swell of support from our family and community, including the creation of this website. Since the website's inception we have grown to understand that these life changing events never end for those it touches. Therefore, we decided to commemorate this anniversary by beginning a new phase on this portal, by this updated post and starting a new way to remember one of our greatest loves of our lives, Nick.
Appreciating that new posts continue to come in, from those who have been affected by this odyssey we feel obligated to allow this forum to remain open to serve that purpose. All previously printed news articles covering the progress on Nick's homicide investigation case remain accessible under "news articles", as well as court documents made available through the civil court proceedings under "documents".
This site remains open to emphasize Nick's life and love of family and friends and the support that our community has given us. In addition, this site allows the information it holds to remain in the public domain. We feel strongly that the truth can set you free, and if the information on this website could prevent another potential life changing event from taking place, we want that information available.
In addition, we formally announce that funds received by the Wilton Land Trust in Nick's name will now be actively used to continue trail enhancements and connections between open spaces in Wilton. This is to provide additional opportunities for kids, their family and friends to get outside and enjoy the woods and open spaces in our town. We shall be planning annual hikes, trail enhancements and opportunity to get out of doors in Nick's name. Specific projects will be announced on this website later this year.


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Hybrid deployments, with some apps on-premises and some in the cloud, look like the future for enterprises large and small. CRM, HR management, Web analytics, and marketing automation apps have all moved heavily into the cloud. Next up will be ERP, with Microsoft (Dynamics) expected to join (sometime in 2012) NetSuite, Oracle (Fusion), SAP (Business ByDesign), and Workday in the cloud.
Hybrid deployments might play out for you in different ways. A common choice will be keeping some apps on-premises while moving others into the cloud. Another choice might be to follow the model of the emerging two-tier ERP approach, in which headquarters uses on-premises software, while divisions and satellites run ERP in the cloud. Similarly, some regulated enterprises are mixing on-premises email for some users, while others are supported by cloud-based apps. In short, expect to see many variations on hybrid deployment in the years ahead.
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Ben Buchanan was the first commit of the 2008 Ohio State recruiting class. He is known as one of the top kickers in the country. He should also be known as one of the classiest kids in the country. If there is a nicer kid than Ben Buchanan, then I'd sure like to meet him. Buchanan is the kid you want your son to hang out with, or your daughter to date. Or both. Buchanan committed to Ohio State shortly after receiving his Buckeye offer.
"Obviously I was blessed to receive a scholarship from Ohio State," Buchanan began. "I received my offer last February and I committed a few days later. Being able to start this recruiting class off is such a great honor. Having guys like Mike Adams, Jake Stoneburner, Devier Posey and Michael Brewster follow me is just tremendous. Watching the other great names continue to roll in is a great thrill for me also. Most of us were together this past weekend for the Northwestern game and to see this group come together and meet all their families was special. It's easy to see how special this group is and I'm honored to be a member. We're already becoming like a family."
Buchanan didn't hesitate in becoming a Buckeye after Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel extended a scholarship offer. Being a Buckeye was his lifelong dream, so there was no reason to wait.
"I accepted pretty soon after they offered me," he said. "I was offered on the 28th of February after receiving a phone call from Coach [John] Peterson. I committed a few days later to Jim Tressel. I called him on a Friday morning and told him I wanted to be a Buckeye. It was special being the first member of the class. Of course I had no idea what was coming in behind me, but it didn't take long for the stars to start to commit."
Buchanan didn't have a relationship with fellow commits Jake Stoneburner and Mike Adams, of nearby Dublin Coffman, but their decisions to join him at Ohio State made him want to develop a friendship with his future teammates.
"It's kind of funny that I'm not really a big internet guy and I really didn't follow recruiting on Scout.com at all," Buchanan admitted. "Seeing Adams and Stoneburner commit changed things for me though. I really became interested in seeing who I would be playing college football with and I started seeking them out. It was neat seeing one commit after the other and trying to follow along and see who would be next, but I'm not really a guy who went out and tried to recruit others, like Jake and Brewster were doing."
"That's really not my style," Buchanan said with a laugh. "I'm not like Brewster with his Blackberry or anything like that. Nobody could do what he does. Mike's personality allows him to do an excellent job in attracting kids to Ohio State. He's kind of the ringleader, but I surely want to my part in bringing in a great class. I kind of follow Jake and Mike's lead and they know they can count on me to help out where I'm needed."
When the "Brew Crew" decided that they needed to show up in full force last weekend for Lamaar Thomas, it was no surprise to find Ben Buchanan at the game doing his part for his team. Buchanan takes his responsibility as a teammate very seriously.
"I was there last weekend to help make Lamaar Thomas feel at home," Buchanan said of last week's visit. "He seemed like a great kid and after talking with Brewster and the rest of the guys, I knew I wanted to help out any way I could. It was important for all of us to show up to make Lamaar feel good about Ohio State and the people he might be playing with. I think we've seen that actively helping out with recruiting will only help bring the best players to Ohio State. That's what we want ultimately, to build the best team we can. My job is to help out any way I can, but I think I'll leave the big stuff to Brewster, Adams and Stoneburner."
It's evident that Buchanan has a very close relationship with his fellow commits. He is enjoying seeing this class come together as friends.
"I met Michael Brewster last March at Ohio State during Pro Day," he explained about his friendship with the Florida star. "It was great meeting Michael and his parents, Bill and Cathy. We've all become close friends and we were all able to go out to dinner again after the Northwestern game. That is a big commitment, getting Mike Brewster out of Florida, so we want to make him feel as welcome as we can and keep encouraging him about building this class. You always want to add great athletes, but the Brewster's are great people also. That's what makes the difference between winning and losing, because everybody has great athletes, but chemistry and teamwork will win out.
Buchanan saw Mike Adams and Jake Stoneburner as opponents earlier in the season. He would much rather have them on his team, than play against them.
"Obviously, first off, they're physically imposing athletes," Buchanan explained. "Their great size and speed set them apart from everyone else. They can run, block and do everything on the football field. More than great players though, I count them as close friends. It's been great to go to all the Ohio State games with them and to see how close we all are getting. We're going to be teammates next year and both of them will probably play right away."
At some schools the players don't always treat kickers as equals. In the NFL, it seems the specialists are looked upon as outsiders. Buchanan discussed the fact that none of his future teammates have treated him in that manner. It seems even the incoming freshmen know the value that Buckeye head coach Jim Tressel places in his special teams.
"I know that goes on at other places, but those guys absolutely have been great to me," Buchanan admitted. "Look, they know what my role will be at Ohio State and I think they know I'm fully capable of succeeding. I want to be put in the position of having to decide a game in the end with a field goal. I need to be able to put points on the board, kick kickoffs to the end zone and punt the ball deep. My role is crucial to the success of this football team. I need to do things that put our team in great position, and these guys know I can do that. That's why it's so great to be surrounded by these guys. Everybody is coming to Ohio State to help win championships, nothing else. That's why this class is coming together and is so special. We're all like brothers and we look out for each other."
Buchanan is obviously excited to be a "Brew Crew" member. He is amused that the nickname has taken off and he fully believes this class is named after the right person.
"I love the "Brew Crew" name," he said with a chuckle. "I think that's the perfect name for our class to be honest. Right now, Mike Brewster is the crown jewel of the class. He's the big five star recruit and everyone knows all about him across the country. He is the leader of this recruiting effort and nobody would be jealous about the attention he's getting. He gets those accolades for a reason, because he's a great player and he's the master recruiter, so it all makes perfect sense to me. He's the guy that brings us all together and we're all his guys. I like that name, and will take that as our slogan any day."
Ben Buchanan is a person who knows his place in the world, both as a football player and as a human being. He is a very mature person for his age and has a wonderful grasp on what he needs to do to be successful.
"Off the field, I want to use my position to glorify Jesus Christ," Buchanan exclaimed. "I'm a very spiritual person and I make no excuse for that. I'm looking forward to speaking at Athletes in Action or Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and if my position as a football player opens those doors, then I'm all for it. I want people to see the type of person I am, and to represent this university in a positive manner. I want to be a leader in the classroom, as my academic career means so much to me. I want to get a degree from Ohio State and I'm very much interested in things other than football in my life. I'm ready to make contributions in the community and be a valuable team player on this football team. That's a big reason why I chose to play for a man like Jim Tressel. Out value systems are so similar and that means a lot to me, having a head coach that I respect so much. I always want to be a person who does the right thing. My parents taught me that from the beginning and I owe them everything."
Ben Buchanan is just another example of why this recruiting class is so special. There are 11 guys from different backgrounds and different walks of life, but they have come together as one unit. Tomorrow we will continue to look at the "Making of the Brew Crew" as we profile linebacker Andrew Sweat, of Washington, Pennsylvania's Trinity High School.


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Questions abounded for the Wilson Rams entering the 2012 season, but after all was said and done, coach Don Clegg had several of them answered on Aug. 31 as Wilson cruised to a 45-14 win over the Decatur Gators at Stadium Bowl.
"We were hoping for a decent start and we got one," said the veteran Ram head man. "I can't say enough about our effort."
Clegg's main concern was the size of the Gator interior lines, which were rendered ineffective in getting penetration in the Wilson backfield and opening holes for the Gators' backs.
After stopping the Gators on fourth down in Wilson territory on the first drive of the game, the Rams dented the scoreboard first when quarterback Moses Lewis scampered 13 yards and pitched to Ben Matz, who covered 22 more to the end zone. Wilson would never look back.
"We knew we had talent, but we did not know how they would come out and respond early," said Clegg.
Starting at the Decatur 36-yard line late in the first quarter, Isaiah Simpson would take it in from 11 yards out and Lewis would find Devon Phillips for the two pointer and a 16-0 Rams lead. Phillips, who finished with 103 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, gave a lot of credit to his teammates on both sides of the ball.
"Our bigs were faster off the line of scrimmage the whole game long," Phillips said. "We pretty much had our way with them all night long."
Leading 23-0 early in the second quarter, the Gators' Kevin Young brought back the ensuing kickoff 82 yards to trim the lead to 23-7. But just when you think that you'd seen it all, Isaiah Simpson answered for Wilson with a 76-yard return to the house for a 30-7 lead. With Wilson negating the Decatur size all game long, linebacker Jake Ferris was excited about his team mates performance on the night. "I personally stared off a little rusty, but we were sharp as a team on both sides of the ball," he said. "I hope we can carry this kind of performance all season long and get to the playoffs."
With Wilson's quickness being a factor and the depth they carry on both sides of the ball, Clegg has a pleasant problem to deal with. "If we can stay healthy all season, this team has a real chance to become really special," Clegg said.
A prime example of that aforementioned quickness is Devon Phillips, who echoes his coaches' sentiments. "We have the ability to get a lot of things done offensively and if our defense performs like it did tonight, we'll be in pretty good shape," he said.
"I just love defense," added Ferris, "we're really looking forward to the rest of the season."
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Earlier this month, Nick wanted to visit the Arnold Arboretum before it was too late. I piled on three layers and pulled on my tall walking boots for comfort and warmth. Sandy had taken down most of the leaves, paving a crispy, golden path through the trees to stroll on.
In my frustrating search for narrow-calved boots, I never considered an over-the-knee (OTK) style until one of my close like-sized friends spoke so highly of her Stuart Weitzmans 50/50s. OTK boots sometimes have a risque connotation, but the flat style makes these more classic. Sure enough, the calves on these are nice and slim, and the foot is narrow and sleek. The ones I am wearing are an old style from last year. I don't see them available anymore, but Stuart Weitzman's signature 50/50 boots are extremely similar (or, the Reserve boot which has a nice and low stacked heel).
I absolutely love these boots, and thus was excited to see a little girls version for a fraction of the womens' price (albeit not real leather). I've worn my adult ones so much commuting to work and on the weekends that I entertained the thought of a "backup" pair. The final push to try was the positive reviews - not by little girls...but by grown women claiming these were great petite-friendly boots.
As soon as the kids boots arrived, I realized they just do not compare. You definitely get what you pay for, and my expectations were high from owning the womens pair first.
I've felt plenty of decent "faux leather" in the past, but these boots felt like cardboard. This sharply contrasted with the signature buttery soft leather or suede of SW's adult boots. Also, perhaps to make these more child-friendly, they made the shaft below-the-knee height and added a zipper (I like, for ease of getting on/off) with a little heart-shaped pull. The kids version was also a tiny bit wider in the calf, and a tad roomier in the foot.
I realize it's not fair to compare a $70 boot with a $550+ one, plus there aren't many options for those with feet smaller than adult sz 4 (yes, Nordies and Stuart Weitzman both carry womens boots down to a 4!). For interested shoppers who can wear womens, though, I'd recommend spending more on the adult version for a big difference in quality and fit.
Measurements of my sz 5 adults: 19" shaft front height (including a ~1.5" wedge), 12" calf circumference.
Measurements of the sz 4 kids: 15" shaft front height (including a ~1.5" wedge), 12.5" shaft circumference.
Keep in mind the shaft is slightly lower in the back. The stretchy panel is meant to fit taught against your calves, so the calf measurement should be smaller than what you'd need for full leather boots. Also, the measurements provided online are often using a standard size, and may vary with the size.


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In brief: Public Works Employment Verification Act takes effect
A new website has been launched to help contractors, subcontractors, and state and local government bodies bidding public works projects meet the requirements of the Public Works Employment Verification Act.
Gov. Tom Corbett signed the act into law in July. As of Jan. 1, contractors and subcontractors are required to verify the employment eligibility of each new employee through the federal government's E-Verify system.
Information is available through the state Department of General Services' website by clicking "Construction and Public Works" in the left navigation pane and then clicking on "Public Works Employment Verification."


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Marc Ecko is Anonymous Buyer of Bonds' 756th Home Run Ball
At 10:45pm on September 14th, an anonymous bidder won the auction for Barry Bonds' record-breaking 756th home run ball, paying more than $750k for the highly controversial piece of history. As it turns out, that buyer was hip-hop clothing designer Marc Ecko. Now he wants you to decide what to do with it.
According to the official website, Ecko bought the ball "to democratize the debate over what to do with it." So he's asking you to vote for one of three options: a.) give it to the Hall of Fame; b.) imprint a permanent asterisk on it, and then give it to the Hall of Fame; or c.) catapult it into outer space – out of sight, out of mind.
As Ecko notes, "we all have an opinion." So go and voice yours. And don't forget to notice the plugs for various Ecko branded websites after you vote. Naturally.


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Jodi Arias Guilty
After Months of Testimony, Jodi Arias has been convicted of First Degree Murder in the stabbing and shooting of her boyfriend, Travis Alexander, resulting in his death.
Arias was charged in the 2008 killing of Alexander in his Phoenix, Arizona home.
Authorities said Arais planned the attack in a jealous rage. She initially denied her involvement in the murder, then soon claimed that is was two masked intruders that murdered Alexander.
Two years after Arias' arrest, she said she killed Alexander in self defense. Since the verdict, she's been placed on 'Suicide Protocol' after comments she made about her final verdict on a Phoenix television station.
Today the jury will reconvene to decide if Arias' actions were cruel, which will determine whether she's eligible for the death penalty.
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Fri. November 8, 2013 | Don Jensen
TAMPA — Just when it appeared the foot of Alonso's Jack Bryzenski would be the difference, Sickles quarterback Issac Holder used his legs for a come-from-behind victory in the regular-season finale for both teams.
The inaugural Citrus Rivalry Bowl was a three-hour thriller as playoff-bound Sickles (9-1) and Alonso (5-5) combined for 784 yards and 42 first downs. Holder, a backup to Nate Mills last year in the Gryphons' 31-29 win against the Ravens, came through.
After Bryzenski's third field goal, a 43-yarder with 2:40 left, put Alonso up 30-28, Holder capped a 60-yard, 10-play drive with a 12-yard scamper to the right corner of the end zone with 28.3 seconds left. The key play was a diving 13-yard reception by Jaaron Barrett from Holder on fourth and 11 at the Sickles 39.
"We drove the ball down the field, play by play," Holder said. "Our receivers made plays (and) I made a great play to win the game."
Sickles' Ray Ray McCloud surpassed 1,900 rushing yards on the season with 246 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries. Chris Oladokun completed 18-of-32 for 253 yards and a score for Alonso. His favorite target was Marcus Mosley (123 yards on eight catches). Ish Witter scored twice for the Ravens. The Gryphons overcame 16 penalties for 169 yards.
The game was a carbon copy from last year when Sickles won in the final seconds on Daniel Lezotte's 43-yard field goal.
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Rotavirus Vaccine Study Result: Very Effective!
The rotavirus vaccine is definitely one vaccine you want to make sure your child gets.
Rotavirus is a gastrointestinal disease that causes an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It can produce severe diarrhea along with vomiting, fever and abdominal pain. Dehydration is often a side effect and globally, its responsible for more than half a million deaths each year in children under the age of five.
This disease is bad news for youngsters, but since the Rotarix and RotaTeq vaccines were introduced - U.S. children have benefited greatly from the protection.
Most parents are good about making sure their kids receive all the recommended vaccines, but many wonder how effective these vaccines really are. A new study says that the rotavirus vaccines are 91-92 percent effective for children 8 months and older. Thats an excellent result.
The study, led by Margaret M. Cortese, MD, of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aimed to find out the effectiveness of the rotavirus vaccine.
There are several types of rotavirus vaccines. Researchers looked at the effectiveness of the monovalent vaccine called RV1- that came out in 2008. They also reviewed data on the pentavalent vaccine RV5.
The researchers gathered files on all children who went to one of five hospitals in Georgia and Connecticut with severe diarrhea lasting no more than 10 days.
The children were all born after the RV1 vaccine had been introduced (2008).
The researchers tested their stools for rotavirus and looked at their immunization records.
The researcher then compared the vaccination history of the children who had rotavirus to those who did not have rotavirus.
There were 165 children who had rotavirus in their stool and 428 who tested negative for it.
When the researchers compared these groups, they found the RV1 rotavirus vaccine was 91 percent effective for children 8 months and older.
The RV5 was 92 percent effective based on comparisons between those two groups.
Then the researchers compared the children who had rotavirus to another group of children who were not sick at all. Their data was pulled from the state electronic immunization information system, which stores data on children's vaccination history.
In this comparison, the RV1 rotavirus vaccine effectiveness was also found to be 91 percent for children aged 1 to 2 years old.
"RV1 and RV5 were both highly effective against severe rotavirus disease," the researchers wrote.
Its truly amazing how valuable some of the vaccines available now are for our children.
Not all rotavirus cases turn out to be severe, but it is the most common cause of serious diarrhea among infants and young children. Since 2006 when the vaccine was introduced for U.S. infants, rotavirus "related hospitalizations have dropped by as much as 86 percent.
The study was published June 17 in the journal Pediatrics. The Research was funded by the CDC Emerging Infections Program.
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A buddy of mine did the milk challenge with 1%. He finished too, but was REALLY sick for the next 24 hours or so, including about 2 hours where he didn't dare leave the bathroom for fear of not making it to the toilet in time. Didn't puke though, which is the main challenge. Its not the volume, its the lactic acid.
The internet suggests it's more that the stomach is only about a half gallon, and that the excess liquid and the high fat content trigger the vomiting reflex.
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Nov 7 (Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a modestly lower start for Canada's main stock index on Friday, as investors remained on the sidelines ahead of monthly jobs report.
U.S. employers probably added 231,000 jobs in October, according to a Reuters survey, a rate that would underscore the economy's resilience in the face of slowing global demand. The nonfarm payroll report will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Statistics Canada is expected to report that the Canadian economy lost 5,000 jobs in October, pulling back from the surge in hiring seen in September, while the unemployment rate is forecast to hold steady at 6.8 percent. The report is due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
December futures on the S&P TSX index were down 0.13 percent at 7.30 a.m. ET.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was little changed on Thursday as comments from the European Central Bank helped offset weakness in shares of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc after the company cut its profit forecast.
Dow Jones Industrial Average e-mini futures were up 0.08 percent at 7.30 a.m. ET; while S&P 500 e-mini futures were up 0.05 percent and Nasdaq 100 e-mini futures were up 0.20 percent.
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- a comparison of the global fund management industry since pre-credit crunch shows that assets under management have recovered, there are more independent fund managers, and the top 20 list of fund managers is US dominated in terms of ownership;
- banks are expected to continue to sell their fund management businesses and it is likely that large independent fund managers will continue to acquire them;
- increasing barriers to entry related to the regulatory and accountability framework, specifically in relation to the cost of implementation, have started to deter start-ups and force consolidation at the bottom end of the market;
- the focus on the transparency and governance agenda – from both regulators and investors – will inevitably exert downward pressure on fees;
- that downward pressure will apply particularly to the ETF segment, where average European fee levels are similar to those of passive funds and falling at an average rate of 1% per annum depending on the instrument;
- both investors and regulators exhibit a growing thirst for passive funds, and as a consequence these funds are growing at twice the rate of active funds, resulting in margin compression.
LONDON, Oct. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The European funds industry faces extra expenses totalling between $300 million and $500 million (approx EUR220 million to EUR365 million) per annum over the next three years to address new regulatory requirements, according to a study by BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, in association with EY. This translates over the next three to five years into a 'conservative' 3%+ increase in cost/income ratios correlated to a 2%+ uplift in total expense ratios (assuming profit pools remain at current levels). The study – entitled The Impending Profitability Challenge for European Fund Managers – highlights the increased pressures on firms as compliance costs rise and investors demand cheaper products. These pressures may lead to increased consolidation of asset management firms and create significant barriers to entry, as small firms struggle to survive. Larger fund managers will benefit from offering multi-asset products, as well as their robust risk infrastructures. As the top 20 fund management houses gain market share there is a noticeable change in asset balance, with passive funds and ETFs growing at twice the rate of active funds, according to the study. Other key findings of the study include:


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Designaré Time: Departures by the hour - 24 hours in Lijiang according to fashion photographer Zhang Jingna
Friday, November 19, 2010
Departures by the hour, 24 hours in Lijiang according to fashion photographer Zhang Jingna
Designaré Time, 2010
Editors: Brian Kwek & Judy Cheong
Photography: Zhang Jingna
I surprised myself contributing a travel story for the inaugural issue of Designaré Time. Who'd have thought? XD
Designaré Time is an annual publication spun off from the main Designaré title, and seriously, the layout for this spread is so nice I almost couldn't recognize the images to be my photography when I first saw the PDF haha.
Isn't Lijiang so beautiful? The whole time this year I kept contemplating moving there to live for some months just to be away from the cities. But wanting to shoot in L.A. won out eventually, thou I stay faraway from L.A., enough that it's quiet too anyway hehe.
Anyway so if you run a travel magazine and need to fly someone for pictures please remember me~!!! :D :D
Talk at LCAD was great yesterday. The projector had some issues in the start but it was an enjoyable experience overall and the people and campus were wonderful.
Q&A was fun, I talked about the experience of shooting The Coldest Day and everyone had a good laugh at how stupid I was. XD They also have a small but awesome library with amazing selections, I met a girl who liked my work when we were there. She had a bunch of Yoshitaka Amano's artbooks in her hands so I related my experience of visiting Amano's home in Tokyo, it was amazing to relive those memories again.
My new editorial for Elle Singapore is out!
PS: I also just realized my Lijiang Part II entry never came... /facepalm. One day...
Posted by Jingna Zhang at 2:01 PM
Tags: China , Designare , editorials/ads , Lijiang , photos , press , travel photography , travels
6 comments :
- Suka said...
Congratulations Jing Na! Stunning coverage, my friend recently visited there & came back with some lovely photos. Seems a real ideal place for shooting :)
& looking at the sky in your pics, i really need to get me some grad filters :/
- November 19, 2010 at 2:08 PM
- Rainbowing said...
Brilliant, I love what they did with the spread x I was waiting for the rest of the Lijiang photos! Hope I can visit one day x
- November 19, 2010 at 2:11 PM
- Mani said...
Ooh, congratulations on the spread! The photos do look amazing :D
- November 19, 2010 at 3:07 PM
I like this a lot! Lijiang looks beautiful and full of culture. Your travel pictures speaks for itself!
- November 20, 2010 at 12:51 AM
- Samuel Alberti said...
Amazing journey....
- December 12, 2010 at 4:20 AM
- Capture by Katrina said...
THis is such a cool editorial! Congrats!
- January 2, 2011 at 11:41 PM
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Lopez, A., B. Roberts, D. Heimiller, N. Blair, and G. Porro. 2012. U.S. Renewable Energy Technical Potentials: A GIS-Based Analysis. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-51946.
Sengupta, M., A. Habte, P. Gotseff, and A. Weekley, A. Lopez, C. Molling, and A. Heidinger. 2014. Physics-Based GOES Satellite Product for Use in NREL's National Solar Radiation Database: Preprint. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/CP-5D00-62237.
Habte, A., A. Lopez, M. Sengupta, and S. Wilcox. 2014. Temporal and Spatial Comparison of Gridded TMY, TDY, and TGY Data Sets. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-5D00-60886.
Drury, E., A.M. Lopez, P. Denholm, and R. Margolis. "Relative Performance of Tracking versus Fixed Tilt Photovoltaic Systems in the USA." Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications 22, no. 12 (December 2014): 1302-15. doi:10.1002/pip.2373. NREL/JA-6A20-54619.
Arent, D., P. Sullivan, D. Heimiller, A. Lopez, K. Eurek, J. Badger, H.E. Jorgensen, M. Kelly, L. Clarke, and P. Luckow. 2012. Improved Offshore Wind Resource Assessment in Global Climate Stabilization Scenarios. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-55049.
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Publication Acceptance Date: 1/25/2013
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Citation: Bethke, P.C. 2013. Potato tuber dormancy [abstract]. Proceedings Wisconsin Annual Potato Meetings. p. 15. Interpretive Summary:
Technical Abstract: The date that potato tubers begin to sprout must be carefully managed to maximize crop value. Spouting of fresh, chip and fry processing tubers during storage can decrease crop value, increase water loss and pressure bruising, and may promote pathogen entry. A lack of uniform sprouting in seed potatoes, especially those planted for early season production, leads to uneven canopy closure, changes tuber size distribution at harvest, and can decrease marketable yield. Tubers that do not sprout under environmental conditions favorable for sprouting, for example at a temperature of approximately 64°F, are said to be dormant. Numerous factors contribute to potato tuber dormancy including variety, developmental time, environmental conditions during tuber growth, tuber size, storage conditions, and exposure to endogenous and applied dormancy-breaking compounds. Examples of each of these factors are presented and how they influence potato tuber quality and seed potato performance are discussed.


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Forrester: New eReader Data Suggests Amazon Vulnerability
Posted by Sarah Rotman Epps on August 3, 2009
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Just a quick note to say that we've got a new report up on the changing demographics of eReader buyers: "Who Will Buy An eReader?," available in full to Forrester clients.
First, eReader interest and awareness is definitely growing, as you can see:
Second, the types of consumers likely to buy an eReader are changing. While early adopters of eReaders were a perfect storm of demographics for Amazon (they could afford the device, they have a need for the device in business travel and urban commuting, they like technology, and they buy lots of books online), future prospects for the devices look completely different. They're more likely to be female, less tech optimistic, and they read a lot (on average, 5 books per month) but they buy and borrow books from multiple sources, as opposed to buying lots of books online.
The big takeaway is that this could spell trouble for Amazon, if competitors can move in to better serve the later waves of adopters who don't have as strong a relationship with the eCommerce giant.
I've heard from clients that they're already seeing this shift--more women buying the devices and shopping for eBooks. Looking forward to continuing the discussion...
re: Forrester: New eReader Data Suggests Amazon Vulnerability
Comment from Aaron Pressman (not verified) on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 08:28
Sarah, is this by the same analyst who predicted the Kindle would flop when it came out in 2007? That Amazon would be "lucky" to sell more than 50,000?
re: Forrester: New eReader Data Suggests Amazon Vulnerability
Comment from Sarah Rotman Epps on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 09:39
@Aaron Pressman: No, I wrote this report and my colleague, James McQuivey, wrote the 2007 report you're thinking of. We were definitely wrong on that call. Here's our explanation (from my May report, "How Big Is the eReader Opportunity?"):When Amazon released the first version of the Kindle in late 2007, Forrester underestimated how successful the device would be in the short term. Our core premise was correct: The primary adopters of the Kindle are gadget-loving frequent book buyers, a market that accounts for about 5 million US households. But we dismissed the power of the Kindle's innovation: We observed that it didn't revolutionize reading but merely made the act of acquiring books more convenient — but at a hefty $399 launch price that we felt was prohibitive. We were wrong: The convenience factor has outweighed the Kindle's price, making it easier for consumers to...
re: Forrester: New eReader Data Suggests Amazon Vulnerability
Comment from Charles Wilkes (not verified) on Fri, 08/14/2009 - 11:18
I accidentally saw Jeff Bezos (Pres. Amazon.com) being interviewed by Charlie Rose on PBS in late 2007 when the Kindle was first announced -- this was the first I had heard of it. Before they finished talking, I had already sat down at my computer, and ordered one from Amazon. It arrived early Dec. 2007, and I have now over 700 books on it, mostly stored on my memory card of 16 GB. I have bought many of them through the Kindle book store, but have also found many of them for free from the various on-line sources of out-of-copyright books -- classics of the type which I love to read anyway, but which have long been out of print. I take my Kindle with me most places I go where I hope I may have spare time to read, and rarely buy print books anymore. I have also downloaded the active ones I am reading at the moment to my iPod Touch, which Kindle allows me to do for free, and I love reading from that device as well, especially in the dark of my bedroom when I wake up during the night, unable to sleep. These devices have met a very pressing personal need of mine, who as an avid reader since early childhood has read as constantly as I have been able to keep books with me. I see the future of such devices as very bright, despite many anti-diluvian nay-sayers who still are living in past centuries busily cutting down trees to make paper so they can hoard print books which they will never read again. I don't even want to hoard e-books, but want Google to establish a "cloud" library of every book ever in print which my replacement device can access -- keeping locally only enough text to support immediate needs necessary to reduce access cost to a minimum. I strongly support intellectual rights of authors and their e-publishers, and expect to pay their commissions and fees as I access their works, and expect their incomes to improve as their works will now never go out of print. In short, I feel that e-reading will greatly improve the general educational level of scholars and educated people, badly needed to enable our needs to be met going into a far greater technical future than we could ever have dreamed of prior to the access of everyone to works which could never have become available in any other media.
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Comment from Cathrina (not verified) on Sun, 09/06/2009 - 18:01
The graph and research of the Kindal somehow did not make Amazon's results any better. I am wondering if maybe it's because there is not enough with the Administration to build on linking to further bridge the users on a world wide scale. I have visited the site just to see if anyone has made any sales or offers that customers are eager to want to have. I also learned that we did have a major downfall in our economy but we are now seeing a little bit of improvements. Sometimes in order to make a sale as best to offer anyone, by lowing our prices on the Kindal might make shoppers think and want to at least own and try one out. There is also competition out there on the new mini notebooks that are coming out and I have noticed that they are hot sellers too. Just wait a bit longer and the notebooks will continue to have prices slashed to half. I agree with some of the customers, if the results and studies are not showing the interest of the general public. More focus on surveying people should be clearly defined so we can help Amazon, increase visitors to their sites.
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When asked about her huge bra size, she said: "I think they're amazingly feminine and make every outfit sexy, which can be a problem sometimes!
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Since you're on a site called Ice Ice Babies, it can be assumed that the 90's is your nostalgic decade. That said, below is a collection of awesomeness that will take you right back to a time when 'responsibility' wasn't in your vocabulary, Encarta helped you with research, and pay phones weren't lonely.
You Know You're A 90's Kid If.
You know all the words to The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air theme song
Goosebumps and Are You Afraid Of The Dark scared you
You collected (and maybe played) Pogs
You remember people fighting over Beanie Babies and Tickle Me Elmo toys
You had a short-lived slap bracelet phase
You know the Macarena
Your winter coat used to be a Starter jacket
You thought you could climb the Agrocrag faster than any of the kids on GUTS
Your shoes had flashing lights
TGIF was your favorite TV lineup
Oregon Trail Day was your favorite day in class
Bill Nye taught you something
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You wanted to find Carmen Sandiego AND Waldo
Surge was your idea of an energy drink
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You predicted your future with one of these:
You told someone The Blair Witch Project was real
You knew every detail about each Saved By The Bell character
Your goal was to be on American Gladiators if becoming a professional athlete didn't work out
You had a stance on whether you liked Ice Ice Baby or U Can't Touch This better
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You (or someone you know) wore Jelly Shoes, the Crocs of the 90s
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Malkin and Hannity falsely claimed Rep. Stark has an "ethics scandal"
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On Fox News' Hannity, Michelle Malkin falsely claimed that Rep. Pete Stark has "his own ethics scandal ... regarding a house that he claimed deductions for apparently in Maryland." In fact, the House ethics committee flatly rejected these allegations and concluded that Stark did not seek a Maryland property tax credit and did not violate Maryland law or House rules.
From the March 3 edition of Fox News' Hannity:
HANNITY: The story gets more interesting now, because you've got [Rep. Charles] Rangel's [D-NY] successor [as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee], a guy by the name of Congressman Pete Stark [D-CA], who himself has been investigated for ethics violations.
MALKIN: And then, of course, his own ethics scandal, as you mentioned, regarding a house that he claimed deductions for apparently in Maryland, and then he went and cussed the people who were investigating that as well.
Ethics committee flatly rejected allegations against Stark
Ethics committee: Stark did not violate Maryland law or House rules. In a January 29 report, the House ethics committee flatly rejected allegations that Stark "violated Maryland criminal tax law and ethics rules of the House of Representatives by intentionally filing a false application for a Maryland property tax credit." The ethics committee found that Stark "did not violate House ethics rules. Nor did he run afoul of Maryland's criminal or tax laws."
Ethics committee: Stark did not "seek" tax credit and did not "file a false application." The ethics committee found:
The evidence clearly establishes that Representative Stark did not receive a tax credit as a result of filing an application for the credit. The evidence also establishes that he did not file a false application for the Maryland property tax credit.
Representative Stark did not seek out the Maryland property tax credit. The State of Maryland required every homeowner in Maryland to fill out a form to determine their eligibility for the tax credit.
Therefore, Representative Stark did not violate House ethics rules. Nor did he run afoul of Maryland's criminal or tax laws.
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