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The Prophet Moses (pbuh)
Conveying the Message to Pharaoh and the Proper Manner To Communicate It
Prior to their visit to Pharaoh, Allah warned the Prophet Moses (pbuh) and the Prophet Aaron (pbuh), and reminded them to always remember Him, and to never slacken in remembering Him:
"Go, you and your brother, with My Signs and do not slacken in remembering Me." (Surah Ta-Ha: 42)
Allah commanded the Prophet Moses (pbuh) and the Prophet Aaron (pbuh) to go to Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt. Allah explained to them that Pharaoh was arrogant and contentious, but nevertheless, He commanded them to adopt a gentle manner in communicating His message to him:
"Go to Pharaoh; he has overstepped the bounds. But speak to him with gentle words so that hopefully he will pay heed or show some fear." (Surah Ta-Ha: 43-44 )
As stressed in the verses above, using gracious language is a highly effective approach that should always be adopted while communicating the religion. In many verses of the Qur'an, the importance of choosing kind words is stressed as a general rule. In fact, Allah commands man to speak gently even when the one he is conversing with is arrogant, making evident the clear importance of using such a manner in communicating the message of Allah.
Upon this command of Allah, the Prophet Moses (pbuh) once more candidly expressed the fear he felt in his heart. He told Allah about his concern, that is, being killed by Pharaoh:
They said, "Our Lord, we are afraid that he might persecute us or overstep the bounds." (Surah Ta-Ha: 45)
He (Moses) said, "My Lord, I killed one of them and I am afraid they will kill me." (Surat al-Qasas: 33)
Here, Allah once again reminded the Prophet Moses (pbuh) that He was with him, seeing and hearing everything he did. Furthermore, Allah commanded the Prophet Moses (pbuh) and the Prophet Aaron (pbuh) to go to Pharaoh and ask him to let Children of Israel go:
Go to him and say, "We are your Lord's Messengers so send the tribe of Israel away with us and do not punish them. We have brought you a Sign from your Lord. Peace be upon those who follow the guidance." (Surah Ta-Ha: 47)
It is worth noting that it is not only Pharaoh who was being tested here. It was a trial for the Prophet Moses (pbuh) as well. The Prophet Moses (pbuh) feared the possibility of being killed by Pharaoh. However, what Allah demanded from the Prophet Moses (pbuh) was more than a mere visit to Pharaoh; the Prophet Moses (pbuh) would go and ask Pharaoh to let all the Children of Israel leave away with him. Going before the indisputable ruler of the land, to whom the whole nation submitted like a deity (Allah is beyond that), was certainly seemingly a very hazardous task according to the conditions of the time. Even more dangerous was telling Pharaoh explicitly that he was on the wrong path, and then to ask him to give freedom to an enslaved nation, that is, to the Children of Israel. Nevertheless, aware that they were under the total protection of Allah, the Prophet Moses (pbuh) and the Prophet Aaron (pbuh) pursued their task with the assurance and ease our Lord bestowed upon them. Allah reminded them of this truth, commanding them not to fear:


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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 19/11/2012 (1737 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I'm engaged to be married in a few months and my best friend has just moved away with a broken heart because I didn't choose him as a husband. This week, I have realized I can't live without him. At the last terrible moment, I know for sure I am in love with him. I don't want my fiancé as a husband anymore, though he is a great guy. Please tell me what to say to him and all the people involved in my wedding. Even if my best friend doesn't want me anymore -- he swore he did when he left, but he is so bitter I don't know for sure -- I am going after him. He lives in another province now. Now how do I tell everybody the horrible truth, which is that I have been in love with my best friend all along and didn't know it? -- Terrible Fiancée, Winnipeg
Dear Terrible: Tell your parents first. Then tell your fiancé the truth next, in its entirety, as he will find out very soon anyway when you go off chasing your best friend. If you don't tell him first, he will think of that news bulletin from friends as a second betrayal. He needs to see your eyes and hear it from your lips -- the regrettable truth. Your parents can be waiting outside in the car. His best friend and parents should be alerted to be nearby to comfort him. It will be a terrible shock and he will need support but you can't go through with the wedding to him knowing what you do about your true feelings. It's better you end it now than at the altar, which can scar people for life. Tell your wedding party next, as simply as you can. Frankly, the guests don't care. By the way, do not use any of the previously made wedding arrangements for your marriage to your best friend, if that transpires.
Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: I'm sitting in a booth at a restaurant sending this to you. Every day I come here at the same time because she, the love of my life, comes here at the same time to study. I pretend to be studying but I am falling in love with her eyes, her nose, the shape of her mouth. She smiles at me a lot and I am in heaven. But I never do anything, because I am not a stalker, and don't want to encroach on her private space. What can I possibly do? -- Man Sized Crush, Fort Garry
Dear Crush: The drip-drip-drip method so popular in advertising is based on the idea that if you make small contact with a person seven times, you will become "familiar" to them and a part of their circle of acquaintances. That means you need to walk by three times and just say hi. Then say, "Hi, how are you today?" for two more days and then "Hi, I see you here often. What are you studying?" And finally, "Would you like to join me for a break at my table. Can I treat you to something?"
Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: I busted my leg playing hockey and I have been sitting around, gaining weight, watching TV and playing games online. My girlfriend called me porky last night when we were in the bedroom and pinched up a big roll of fat around my middle. When it came to my making the big move, I couldn't make it. She said, "You're all upset because I called you porky, aren't you?" I denied it as hard as I could. Now I feel really self-conscious about being fat. How do I get past that, other than telling her to get lost until I lose the weight. -- Porky Pig? Winnipeg
Dear "Porky": Your girlfriend has a mean mouth. You love her so much you want to keep her? Then tell her off, because she needs to make some major changes in the way she treats you, or she needs to hit the road.

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Patriotic Cupcake Push Pops
Cupcake push pops are the hottest new trend in the cupcake world. With layers of festively themed cupcakes, sprinkles and icing to match any occasion, the possibilities are endless!
Cupcake push pops are the hottest new trend in the cupcake world. With layers of festively themed cupcakes, sprinkles and icing to match any occasion, the possibilities are endless!
These patriotic themed cupcakes neatly stacked in the nostalgic push pop container are the perfect treat to bring to a picnic or BBQ, as they are kid friendly and easy to pack up for a fun on-the-go treat. Customize your cupcakes to match the theme of any holiday, coordinate school colors for a graduation, or even use your favorite layer cake recipe for a gourmet twist on a childhood favorite.
- White Cake Mix (plus ingredients listed)
- Red and Blue Food Coloring
- Buttercream Frosting
- Piping Bag
- Patriotic Star Confetti Sprinkles
- Push Pop Container
Prepare cake batter as directed and divide into two small bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring, creating one bowl of blue batter and one bowl of red batter. You can get creative and use any color combination in this step to match the theme of your occasion.
Spray mini cupcake/muffin pan with non-stick spray and bake as directed (without cupcake liners). Let cupcakes cool completely before assembling.
Fill piping bag, fitted with a small star tip, with icing.
Push your push pop container all the way up and pipe a layer of frosting on the bottom of the push pop container. Add sprinkles.
Gently press red cupcake into frosting and pull push pop container down to create room for the second cupcake.
Frost the top of the red cupcake and add more sprinkles.
Gently press the blue cupcake on top and add another layer of frosting and sprinkles.
Add tops to your push pop containers and pack, ship or add a custom sticker or tg for girft giving! Try layering different colors with themed confetti sprinkles to match any holiday or theme party.
Jennifer Kelly Geddes has hosted Christmas cookie swaps, New Year's open houses, Thanksgiving for 22, and all manner of dinner parties in her Manhattan and Ghent, NY homes.Read More »


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What that does is cast fear on your mouseover target if you have one, if not it will cast fear on your normal target, and if you press a mod it will cast fear on your normal target even if you have a mouseover target.Code:/cast [mod][@mouseover,harm,nodead][] fear
The "nomod" makes the macro skip the first conditional if a mod is pressed, just as wished.Code:#showtooltip /cast [nomod,@mouseover,harm,nodead][] Fear
"nomod" can be used like "mod", as in you can specify the mod; if e.g. you want to use only alt as a mod to fear your target instead of the mouseover, just write "nomod:alt".
No point mentioning these bats, I thought. The poor bastard will see them soon enough.
Hi I am using this macro:
But the reset does not seem to work. I thought after I had cast Frost Presence the macro would not reset until after 10 seconds after I began the sequence but I can instantly use Blood Presence after I have used Frost Presence after constantly hitting the macro which is not what I want. Why is this happening?Code:/castsequence reset=10 Blood Presence, Raise Dead, Death Pact, Frost Presence
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Code:/castsequence reset=10 Blood Presence, Raise Dead, Death Pact, Frost Presence, Frost Presence
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Actually you were sort of right CodeConqueror:
/castsequence reset=115 Blood Presence, Raise Dead, Death Pact, Frost Presence, Frost Presence
Works because I cannot use Frost Presence while in Frost Presence so that stops the macro and then resets in 10 seconds which is good. I think you can use /stopmacro or something as well but this works fine.
Also while I'm at it, is there a way to have the "Raise Dead" spell showing on my bars with the cooldown text on it using OmniCC rather than having Blood Presence showing? The castsequence needs to start with blood plague but I would rather see the cooldown for raise Dead showing as I need to use them together.
Code:#showtooltip Raise Dead /castsequence reset=115 Blood Presence, Raise Dead, Death Pact, Frost Presence, Frost Presence
Also, be aware that the sequence reset timer count is reset each time it's pressed and not from the beginning of the sequence.
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I'm looking for a macro that I can put into my attack macros that will cause my ghoul to use his claw attack, and sweeping claws when he's transformed. Basically I wish to macro my pet's attacks into my own.
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Hello, I'm trying to make a /run macro, that sets raid target icons on all mobs of a given name/unit id.
Something similar to what DBM does on the Lei-Shi encounter, when the boss spawns three "Animated Protector", which all get different icons.
I hope, thats possible with a 255 char macro.
I'm looking for a macro that equips a specific weapon.
The usual macro
will equip the weapon in your inventory, which is clear. But it gets bit complicated when I have 2 weapons with the same name inventory. Usually when the equip macro runs it will take the "other" weapon, not the one it suppose to.Code:/equip [Weapon Name Here]
How can I fix it, so if you run the macro it will take the correct item from inventory.
Code:/equip [Weapon 1] /use [Skill 1]Weapon 1 and Weapon 2 are same items, with different reforges/enchants and it is really important that the correct weapon gets chosen for the skill I'm using.Code:/equip [Weapon 2] /use [Skill 2]
Can someone pls give me some ideas on how should I make the macro work correctly?
edit: wrong thread, ignore
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And use a macro like
andCode:/equipset set1 /cast skill1
(Just change the set names to whatever it is you use. Do note that equipment sets are case sensitive)Code:/equipset set2 /cast skill2
And as always if you chain cast spells the weapon swap might not trigger, not really anything that can be done about that, just wait a millisec between casts where there's a weapon swap.
Is it possible to make a macro that casts Incinerate when Conflagrate is on CD? Sometimes Im mashing Conflagrate button even if its on cd, so id like macro to start casting Incinerate instead. I tried /castsequence, but it doesnt allow me to cast 2 Conflagrates in a row.


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With the recent surge in gas prices, people are looking for smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. That's why in the automotive world, everything old is new again. Case in point, the Crosley automobile, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and built in Richmond and Marion, Ind., by Crosley Motors from 1939 to 1952. Crosley Motors was founded by Powel Crosley Jr., who manufactured Crosley radios and refrigerators, and also owned the Cincinnati Reds. Believe it or not, a Crosley could be purchased at selected Macy's stores, along with other Crosley appliances. Talk about one-stop shopping.
Crosleys were very small, fuel-efficient vehicles that came in a variety of body styles, including sedan, convertible, pickup and station wagon. They're so small, they look like a large child's toy. The original 80-inch wheelbase was 15 inches shorter than a VW Beetle's. Overall length was less than 10 feet, and weight was 900 to 1,000 pounds. The good news was that it returned 50 miles per gallon—an important figure for those dealing with gas rationing during World War II. Tales of pranksters picking up Crosleys and depositing them on the sidewalk were common. Their diminutive size was even more pronounced when juxtaposed against the 4,000-pound behemoths cruising America's roadways in the '40s and early '50s. Imagine a car about 15 percent smaller than an old Beetle next to a '48 Buick—kind of like a Smart Car compared to a Suburban.
Before the War, power was provided by a 580cc, two-cylinder air-cooled engine with a 3-speed manual transmission. After the War, a 724cc overhead cam four-cylinder water-cooled engine good for about 26 horsepower was used. In 1949, Crosley introduced the first post-war American sports car, the HotShot, a little two-seat convertible. The company sold less than 25,000 vehicles in its short life.
St. Louisans have the rare opportunity to see a variety of Crosleys on display at the Kemp Auto Museum through Nov. 3. Cars on exhibit include a '39 convertible, a '47 sedan, a '51 HotShot sports car, a '51 pickup, a '51 super sport convertible and a '52 station wagon. If you're a fan of antique and/or unusual automobiles, this exhibit should provide a unique opportunity to view a variety of special American vehicles that well represent the era from which they sprang.


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2005 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems
RepairPal has identified the most common problems with the 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid based on complaints from actual vehicle owners. We'll tell you what the problem is and what it'll take to fix it.
The IMA light coming on is usually caused by a battery pack that is no longer charging correctly. Replacing the battery pack will turn off the IMA light.
Damaged engine mounts can lead to vibration and roughness felt in the steering wheel. A rattle in the dash and engine area may also be heard. Replacement of damaged mounts will commonly correct these issues.
A fluid leak may develop from one or both front suspension struts. Replacing the struts (usually in pairs) will be necessary to take care of the problem.
A vibration may be felt in the steering wheel upon brake application. Our technicians tell us that this condition is generally caused by warped front brake rotors. Replacement or re-machining of the faulty rotors will be necessary to correct this issue.
The brake pedal may feel hard after a cold start at higher altitudes. Our technicians tell us replacing the power brake booster and updating the computer software should correct this concern.
Plugged moon roof drains can cause a water leak inside the car, usually over the head of the driver or passengers head when turning a corner. Cleaning the drains will fix this problem.
On Certain models a faulty power window switch can cause the power windows to work or not work intermittently.
Front compliance bushings may crack and break. Damaged bushing should be replaced before damaged is done to suspension components.


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Dorm Room Fund Columbia Information Session
First Round Capital
Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (EST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Dorm Room Fund comes to New York!
What would you build with $20,000?
Dorm Room Fund is an all student investment team that invests in student-run companies. First Round Capital provides the capital and mentorship – students make all the investment decisions.
The first Dorm Room Fund launched in Philadelphia last fall with an investment team comprised of UPenn and Drexel graduates and undergraduates – and we couldn't be more excited about the entrepreneurial spirit, the dorm room start-ups funded and the overall success of the students in Philadelphia.
So now, we're super excited to bring the Dorm Room Fund New York! We invite you to come learn more about Dorm Room Fund at our Columbia campus information session and meet the Dorm Room Fund Team: Phin Barnes, partner at First Round Capital, Aaron Szekel, Dorm Room Fund Philadelphia, and CeCe Cheng, Director of Dorm Room Fund.
We will be accepting applications for the investment team from students at NYU, Columbia, Princeton and Cornell Tech Campus starting Feb 25, 2013 at www.dormroomfund.com/apply (link will go live the night before).
Warby Parker, Dropbox, Birchbox, Milo and many more companies were built when the founders were still in "dorm rooms" – join us and help fund and build the next billion dollar company.
*Free pizza and drinks served! Space is limited. Registration required.
When & Where
Columbia Business School, Uris 301
3022 Broadway
New York,
Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (EST)
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We've been fortunate enough to partner with companies like Square, One Kings Lane, Fab, Hotel Tonight, Path, Climate Corporation, Uber, Mint, Bazaarvoice and 160 other world changing companies. We invest nationally with offices in San Francisco, New York City and Philadelphia. To learn more about how we're turning venture capital on its head, visit: www.firstround.com.


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To use shape wear or to not use shape wear…that is the question.
Well, it is the question among us body loving curvy gals! I've heard the debate and honestly I'm kind of confused by it.
I tell myself that I love my body in all of its glory, but I do own a pair of Spanx (pre-fat girl body acceptance) and I received this pair of ASSETS Unbelievable Underwear Super Control ($18) at the BlogHer Expo.
I was very curious to try them out and after having them for a couple of weeks, I wore them. Yes, I was still fat after I put them on. They didn't magically erase any pounds and I was still a size 18.
But, it did help because I was wearing a dress and I didn't have to worry about the dreaded chub rub. I can't stand that darn chub rub! Don't get me wrong, I did notice I was wearing shape wear, but it wasn't like I was instantly a straight size.
The underwear did smooth out the bumpy areas and I loved how they stayed put. No rolling down or creeping up here. And there were no panty lines; that's always a bonus. I will wear them again, but only for those tight dresses.
So, to answer the great shape wear debate question…I can't. It's up to you and your personal preference. But, I would like to know what you think, anonymously of course. Take my little poll below.


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>Gears and Wears>Hoka Stinson Evo Tarmac shoe review
Here 'tis
Live the Adventure. Enjoy the Journey. Be Kind. Have Faith!
In it for the long run..
Thanks. Good review. Mine are great, too- maybe not quite as cushy feeling as the Bondi Bs, but really nice anyway.
"It's not who wins the workout..."
BANNED from the LLR (Ladies' Locker Room) forum at age 64. Remember, folks, it's just running.
I thought that might have been the case, but then I put one on each foot. My Bondi Bs were a little cushier, but they also have 150 miles on them. I think the Tarmacs will probably be just as cushy in 100 or so miles. I remember my new Bondis felt less cushy than the older ones. Hokas get better with time. :-)
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I have been considering a pair of Hoka Stinson Evo's but was perplexed when it came to sizing. What has been everyone's sizing experience when compared to their other shoe sizes?
I wear a 8 in Saucony Kinvaras and 7.5 in most Asics. 8.5 in Brooks Pure Flow. I wear 7.5 in the Hoka 2012 and 2013 models.
I think I'd get a nose bleed wearing those.
I wear 8 1/2 in almost all brands. I wear 8 in the Bondi Bs. The 8 1/2s just felt too big. They were wearable, but the 8s are better. I think I got 8 1/2 in the Tarmacs, though. I'll check.
The good news is that it should decrease your BMI since taller is better. Honestly, you aren't as high up as you think. The insole is inset and not at the top of what looks to be the top from the outside.
8 in Tarmac- so about a half size down for me in Hokas.
Too many syllables in the name. Next.
It's even wordier with the full company name:
Hoka One One Stinson Evo Tarmac
I don't know if it's much worse than my favorite shoe:
New Balance Minimus Road Zero
"When a person trains once, nothing happens. When a person forces himself to do a thing a hundred or a thousand times, then he certainly has developed in more ways than physical. Is it raining? That doesn't matter. Am I tired? That doesn't matter, either. Then willpower will be no problem." Emil Zatopek


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Player InformationFlames Home > Track & Field Home > Track & Field Roster > Roster Detail
Mychelle CumingsClass: Sophomore
Position: Throws
Height: 5-6
Previous School: Hunters Lane HS
Hometown: Madison, Tenn.
2012 Outdoor Track & Field (Fr.)
• Co-Big South Women's Freshman of the Year
• Big South women's shot put and discus champion as a freshman
• Liberty's first-ever Big South discus champion, with the meet's longest winning throw (159-6) since 2008
• At the ECAC meet, came in fourth in the shot put and seventh in the discus
• Threw both the shot put and discus at the NCAA East Preliminary Round meet
• Closed her year with a fourth-place shot put finish and eighth-place discus showing at the USATF Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championship
• Broke long-standing school records in the shot put (51-2.75 at ECAC) and discus (167-0 at the Liberty Collegiate Invitational)
• Her record-breaking discus throw netted Big South Women's Field Athlete of the Week honors on April 11.
• Also threw the hammer, placing ninth in the Big South and tying for fourth on Liberty's all-time list with her 156-10 heave at the Liberty Collegiate Invitational
• Made the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team and Big South Presidential Honor Roll
2011-12 Indoor Track & Field (Fr.)
• Big South shot put champion
• Placed 14th in the ECAC shot put final
• Got her collegiate career off to a fast start, winning the shot put and breaking the school record with a 45-1 heave at the Liberty Kickoff
• As a result, she won the first of two Big South Women's Field Athlete of the Week awards on the indoor season on Dec. 8 (also Feb. 16).
• Top throws of the year came at the Liberty Quad, where she raised the shot put school record to 51-3 and reached fourth place on the Liberty weight throw performance list at 51-5.5
• Graduated from Hunters Lane High School
• One of the most highly-decorated female throwers in Tennessee AAA history
• Won four straight shot put state titles (2008-11) and three consecutive discus crowns (2009-11)
• Recorded marks of 45-7 in the shot put and 154-0.5 in the discus
• Also played volleyball and basketball
• Daughter of Lamar and Jonetta Cumings
• Athletic training major
• Birthday is May 11
Top Efforts in a Liberty Uniform
SP - 51-4.25 (15.65m) (Indoor School Record) -- also owns outdoor school record at 51-2.75 (15.61m)
DISC - 167-0 (50.91m) (School Record)
WT - 52-5.5 (15.99m) (Indoor)
HAM - 156-10 (47.81m)
ECAC Individual Title (1)
2013 Outdoor Discus
Big South Individual Titles (6)
2012 Indoor Shot Put
2012 Outdoor Shot Put
2012 Outdoor Discus
2013 Indoor Shot Put
2013 Outdoor Shot Put
2013 Outdoor Discus
All-Big South Honors (6)
2012 Indoor Shot Put – 1st
2012 Outdoor Shot Put - 1st
2012 Outdoor Discus - 1st
2013 Indoor Shot Put - 1st
2013 Outdoor Shot Put - 1st
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The last time they met, Canberra ended a dominant Canterbury winning streak with a performance just as authoritative.
And David Shillington says the Raiders 34-6 hammering of the Bulldogs in round 25 last year gave them confidence they can compete with the game's best.
With star fullback Ben Barba in supreme form, the Bulldogs rode into Canberra Stadium on the back of a 12-game winning streak.
It was emphatically snapped 34-6 by a Raiders outfit in the midst of a late season revival which propelled them into the finals.
''I think we raised a few eyebrows the way we played against the Bulldogs last year, it gave us a lot of confidence,'' Shillington said.
''It's been a struggle for us getting back that home ground advantage and making Canberra Stadium a fortress.
''That's the way we want to kick off this year with a fast start, unfortunately we haven't come good until the mid-part of the season recently.''
Matt McIlwrick won't play, the Raiders opting to rest the young hooker after he dislocated a rib last week against NSW Cup sides Mounties and Wyong. With first choice rake Glen Buttriss also racing the clock to be fit for round one with an ankle injury, Mick Picker will start at hooker.
Picker has played most of his career in the halves, but played two first grade games as bench hooker in 2011, and played dummy half for Mounties last season.
Second rower Joe Picker will sit out with a minor back problem with Jarrad Kennedy his replacement, and former Bulldog Jake Foster promoted to the starting line-up.
Canberra had no problem scoring points last year, and the off season has been largely devoted to fixing their often leaky defence.
It will be given a stern test against last year's beaten grand finalists, with only Melbourne and North Queensland scoring more points than Canterbury last year.
''We played an understrength Storm team [in first trial] and then reserve grade teams [Mounties and Wyong], it's hard to judge how we've been going so far this pre-season,'' Shillington said.
''We're aiming to be up in the top three or four defensive sides in the comp, and if we do that we'll be hard to stop.''
Raiders coach David Furner said resting McIlwrick is only precautionary, and expects him to be available for round one selection.
''He did injure a rib and that's something that doesn't settle so quick and if he played he may have injured it further,'' Furner said.
''Going off the guidance of our doctor and physio, we thought it best he rest and he has another two weeks [before round one] to get it right.
''He's one of the fittest at the club so it shouldn't be a problem. What I do like is the way Butters [Buttriss] is coming along, he's in our opposed sessions now.''
Centre Jarrod Croker [knee] is unlikely to be fit for round one, and likely first choice replacement Jack Wighton [sprained wrist] also won't play in Saturday night's trial.
Back rower Joel Thompson will spend time at centre against Canterbury, but the Raiders are confident Buttriss will play in the season-opener at Penrith on March 10.
NRL trial match: Canberra Raiders v Canterbury Bulldogs at Goulburn Workers Arena, 7pm. For tickets phone the Goulburn Workers Club on (02) 4821 3355.


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February 1, 2013
A Force More Powerful explores how popular movements battled entrenched regimes and military forces with unconventional weapons like boycotts, strikes, and demonstrations.
6:30 p.m.
Hill University Center Alumni Auditorium
Acts of civil resistance helped subvert the operations of government, and direct intervention in the form of sit-ins, nonviolent sabotage, and blockades frustrated many rulers' efforts to suppress people. We would show the first two segments of, interspersed with the two short films: segment 1: The story begins in 1907 with a young Mohandas Gandhi, the most influential leader in the history of civil resistance, as he rouses fellow Indians in South Africa to a nonviolent struggle against racial oppression. The series recounts Gandhi's civil disobedience campaign against the British in India (29 mins); segment 2: looks at the sit-ins and boycotts that desegregated downtown Nashville, Tennessee (29 mins).
Two short films, Gandhi at the Bat (11 mins) and And Gandhi Goes Missing..., will also be screened at this event.


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quote:Originally posted by semin-rulesFrom my 13 years of living here and only about 7 years of actually watching and learning about hockey...I would say the Carolina/Edmonton final. Two teams that were underdogs, both making to the next round, nevermind the finals, then ending up playing eachother in the stanley cup final. To me, that was a great stanley cup series.
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The Zalman Twins: 9500 & 9700 Air Tunnelsby Wesley Fink on 2/19/2007 12:40 AM EST
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Scorpion - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - linkPage 5 states:
The highest temperature during the stress test is then reported.
So for 30 minutes, you capture 450 data points. It's expected that the data will ramp up over the 30 minute interval and reach an approximately linear stability region towards the end.
I have a problem with your measurement evaluation and findings. I do not think this is a very conclusive or accurate measurement and evaluation criteria. This information could be useful, yes, but only as an additional evaluation criteria.
All tests need a good, quantifiable evaluation metric. The "goodness" of a test is only as good as that metric. And I conclude that what you've chosen is a poor metric. Your posterior evaluation is highly influenced by noise. The maximum could be the result of a large noise addition to the measurement.
A better choice would have been to analyze the data results from all the tests to determine a stability region in the latter part of the data measurements, for all tests. Treat the data in that region as a random variable and take the expectation over that region. That would give you a much better evaluation criteria. You could also compute the variance of the data in this region to determine how stable the performance is for each cooler. This could also be a useful metric, although I know that this may not mean much to your typical audience. Another interesting metric would be to evaluate the other region in the data, in order to measure how quickly temperature ramps up. Or put into other words, how quickly each fan responds to temperature changes.
I'm saddened to see a good and useful article brought down by it's poor evaluation criteria. It effectively reduces the confidence in your conclusions. Reply
Wesley Fink - Friday, February 23, 2007 - linkWe try to answer two questions in our cooling tests. First, most users beef up cooling to improve overclocking. We determine the highests stable overclock using a standard CPU/test bed by finding the overclock the cooler can maintain for 30 minutes of looping a demanding game. The highest OC is a very good measure of the effectivenes of the cooler and is compared to other coolers. We also measue and report the highest temperature in this load condition - and yes it does spike up and level off as you suggest. We haven't seen the huge spikes you might fear are there in our test data. Temps rise quickly and stabilize at the temp we report. This is a good indication of cooler efficiency.
Second, some users beef up cooling to reduce noise. We also report the lowest noise measurements for the cooler we are testing.
Your suggestions would provide much useful information, and we may add additional testing in the future. However, for now, we are trying to cut through all the hype surrounding cooler testing and provide as much useful info to our readers as possible in a timely manner. We are comfortable that we answer the two questions above in our cooler reviews, and those are the main questions our readers are always asking us about cooler performance. Reply
cyberkost - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkI did not quite get the methodology of the noise level comparisons...
Were the coolers required to provide "same cooling performance" (e.g., same CPU temperature some long time into running some stress test)? It does not seem that they were. I'm worried about Anandtech intending to adapt the noise-comparison technique described in this article. The proper technique (IMHO) would be:
1) install cooler
2) run a stress test
3) dial cooler RPM till a (judiciously) chosen (same for all coolers) CPU temperature is achieved (say 40C) in a stable manner
4) record the noice level and put it on the comparison chart
strikeback03 - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkReading the respective reviews, it would appear that at stock speeds (and possibly some others) that the Katana, for example, does not get as cool as the Tuniq even when the Katana is at max RPM and the Tuniq at minimum. Reply
rjm55 - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkCan you please review the Austrian Noctua NH-U12. I've seen good and bad reviews and I want to see what you find. Reply
gloutch - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkThe performance of those headpipes coolers is reduced if not properly oriented.
SO: What was the position of the Zalmann coolers during the test ????????????????????
Wesley Fink - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkFrom page 4 - CPU Cooling Test Configuration:
"All cooling tests are run with the components mounted in a standard mid-tower case. The idle and stress temperature tests are run with the case closed and standing as it would in most home setups. We do not use auxiliary fans in the test cooling case, except for the north bridge fan attached to the 680i for overclocking."
As an aside we have found the impact of heatpipe cooler orientation to be pretty small - we just don't leave that test criteria to chance. An article on the impact of heatpipe cooler orientation on performance could be interesting.
orion23 - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkHi!
Thanks for this awesome review. Only 2 top coolers left to review:
Thermalright Ultra 120
Scythe Infinity!
It is great to see Anandtech starting to review other PC components such as CPU Coolers and RAM. Things can be very quiet around here unless a new CPU, GPU or MotherBoard comes along......
Hopefully this is only the beginning of a new Anandtech that will review other important PC components such as the PSU, CPU Coolers, (AIR / Water), Fan Controllers...
It wouldn't hurt to have more stuff to read around here! Reply
DrMrLordX - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkActually, the SI-128 and Noctua NH-U12F probably deserve a review at some point as well. Maybe even the Scythe Mine? The Mine can supposedly outperform the Ninja when using high-cfm fans, but your guess is as good as mine when it comes to actually mounting a 120mm fan on the Mine that normally takes a 100mm fan. Reply
DrMrLordX - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkWoops, I forgot the Big Typhoon and Big Typhoon VX. Reply
Avalon - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkKeep up the good work. I'm enjoying watching the list of coolers you guys review grow and grow, and I think it's great that you'll be doing the Scythe Infinity and Ninja soon. I know I've mentioned this before, but I still want to see the Coolermaster Hyper TX if you guys can get your hands on one. Reason being is it looks as though it provides excellent PWM area cooling...which brings me to my next question...
Have you guys considered throwing in PWM area temperatures? Some coolers are great at cooling the CPU, but awful at providing air anywhere else...and PWM cooling can help with stability. Reply
Wesley Fink - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkWe agree that PWM is an important consideration, and it is something we will likely visit in a future article. Most of the top motherboards these days use passive sinks on the power transisitors and northbridges, but they also come with cooling fans for use with water cooling and HSFs that do not provide good cooling for board components. The 680i has such a fan and we use it in our testing to try to remove the variable PWM air flow and temps as a performance factor. Of course, that avoids the question by removing the variable, rather than answering it. We will try to address this in some future article, but for now we have a lot more coolers waiting for tests on our standard test bed.
acivick - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkI didn't see it listed anywhere in the review, but I'm assuming that the included thermal compound was used, at least for the 9500/9700. If the same compound was not used for all coolers, they should be retested, as it's not a valid test. Using the same compound on each would make it more of an even playing field and would thus be testing the performance of the cooler only.
For instance, MX-1 is supposed to be much better than the stuff Zalman provided, giving a 3-5C decrease in overall temperatures. Reply
Wesley Fink - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkWe use the thermal compound that comes with the cooler in most cases. If it is just a little packet of cheap thermal compound we use our standard, which is a silver colored tube thermal compound of pretty decent performance - not something exotic like MX-1.
In the case of the Zalman 9500 and 9700 we used the Zalman Thermal Grease. Before replying to this question I tested the Tuniq Tower 120 with the Zalman Thermal Grease. Results were all but identical to the tests we ran using our bulk silver colored compound.
Over the years I've used many thermal compounds, and if you use a quality product and apply it properly the results have been similar. I hear what you are saying about a 3-5C difference with MX-1, but I certainly have not seen those kinds of gains with any thermal grease. I can also point you to a serious review that shows toothpaste and Vegemite with superior performance to Arctic Silver 5. At some point in the future we might take a closer look at the impact of thermal compounds on performance, but for now I am confident our current test methods are not introducing new variables with sloppy choices of thermal compound. We are prudent in our choices, but not maniacal.
JarredWalton - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkExcept a lot of people use whatever comes with the HSF. Wes would have to explain what thermal compound he's using, but I would assume he's sticking with the included stuff for each HSF where possible. If nothing is included... well, I don't know what he does there. :) Basically, though, I don't think retesting is in order unless he's using high-grade stuff on HSFs that omit the inclusion of a compound. Reply
VooDooAddict - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkI agree that he should make it clear though what he's using.
Using the shipped compound with these units would be preferable from complete product a review standpoint. As it stands there's no mention of his cleaning and reapplying new compound either. From a simplicity standpoint of reviewing and a better comparison of coolers, it would be easier to just use one compound for all the coolers to reduce cleaning time and variables. Reply
ozzimark - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkumm, my 9500 looks NOTHING like that base :-X
http://www.eclipseoc.com/image/cooling/zalman%20cn...">click for pic! Reply
dev0lution - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkGood info. I was leaning towards getting the 9500 since I don't think my 7700-alCu will fit on the eVga 680i board I haven't got around to installing. I might consider getting one of the alternatives now, seeing as how it doesn't look like the zalman's are worth the price premium. Reply
Fishie - Monday, February 19, 2007 - link
Neither Zalman was particularly quiet, and the 9700 was one of the noisiest coolers we have tested in the lab at 2800 RPM - twice the noise of the Tuniq Tower 120 at high speed and almost as loud as the Monsoon II Lite which is plagued by buzzing and clicks from fan switching.
The Tuniq is 54dBs while the 9700 is 57dBs. Twice as loud? Wouldn't twice as loud be 108dBs? Not to mention the 9700 is quieter than the Tuniq at 24" away. Reply
Wesley Fink - Monday, February 19, 2007 - link3db is twice the sound energy, since the db scale is logarithmic. At one time twice the energy was considered twice as loud, but recent research shows 6db to 10db increase to be perceived by the human ear as twice as loud - depending on whose study you read. I have stated this in past reviews. To be more precise I changed the wording in the review to twice the sound energy. Reply
Operandi - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkYes 10dBA (not 3) is generally perceived as twice as loud.
3dBA is double the sound energy but because the scale is logarithmic doubling the energy is not heard to the human ear as twice as loud. For example two 9700s would be 3dBA louder then one but would not be considered twice as loud. Reply
jcarle - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkThe person who wrote the article is an idiot... why? Because the CNPS9700 has been available for purchase for MONTHS. It is NOT a new product... Reply
Wesley Fink - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkThe 9500 has been available for quite a while. We first saw the 9700 announced in late October/early Novermber. It was shown by Zalman at CES in early January and we reported the 9700 in our CES coverage and provided pictures. Reply
wolf68k - Monday, February 19, 2007 - link...from that review. They showed how effective the Zalman, and others, are at cooling for both idle and stress. They also showed coolers noise levels at high and slow speeds. But they didn't show how effective they are at cooling for those various speeds.
I use to have a Thermaltake Volcano 12+. At high speed it was very good at cooling, but loud as hell. At the lowest speed it was very quiet but the cooling sucked, I got better cooling with the stock cooler. And there's my point. The Tuniq Tower 120 showed to be a better cooler than the Zalman, but that's at high speed and where it's loud as hell. So how good is it compared to the Zalman, and the other coolers, at each of their lowest speeds? Reply
Operandi - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkThe 9700 and 9500 both do very well with their fans running at reduced speed, you can take a look in this http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articlei...">FrostyTech review. You'll see that there is a relatively small penalty in performance with the fan at at it's lowest setting and relatively little gain in performance at highest.
These heatsinks are not designed for the overclocker they designed for low noise/performance cooling. Reply
strikeback03 - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkAny idea why the Tuniq seems to be out-of-stock pretty much everywhere? I have purchased all my other components except a cooler.
For an E6600 running near stock X6800 speeds at most, am I correct in assuming one of the Zalmans would provide cooling reasonably close to the Tuniq, as they are actually available? Reply
LoneWolf15 - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkWhen your cooler is considered the best, and for reasonable prices (at least in the realm of air cooling), your product remains in demand.
Best bet --put a watch on the product at NewEgg, when it comes in stock, they'll e-mail you. That's what I did, fortunately it was in within 24-48 hours. Otherwise, FrozenCPU might have it.
If you're running stock speeds with a Core2 Duo/Quad, there is little reason to buy a fancy cooler, you might as well stick with stock. I'd advise looking into ways to keep the ambient temperature of your case down through better fans instead; if that's not an issue, then why spend the $50-60? Reply
JarredWalton - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkTry http://www.xpcgear.com/tuniqtower120.html">these guys Or just look at http://froogle.google.com/froogle?hl=en&q=%22t...">Froogle. Reply
strikeback03 - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkI did end up buying one from one of the Froogle companies I had never heard of. Kinda odd though that most of the links from Froogle are OOS though, and following the "Find the lowest prices" link in the Tuniq review eventually states that the item is no longer available.
The room the computer will be used in will likely see temperatures over 30C, which is why I want a cooler which keeps the CPU as close to ambient as possible for a reasonable price. Reply
yyrkoon - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkFinal page, conclusion. Paragraph 2, and 4 both have 'that', that should be 'than'. I will assume this is DNS acting a 'fool' again :) Reply
Wesley Fink - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkVery odd, but corrected. Reply
$pade - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkThis is another cooler that should be in the same league as the Tuniq Tower, but I have never seen a comparison review between the two units. I have seen the infinity used in several test configurations here, so I don't understand why it hasn't been included here yet. Anyways, the Infinity received editor's choice award here (http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/core_2_cpu_coo...">http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/core_2_cpu_coo... because it featured the lowest noise level and best cooling performance. I'd like to see another review for a second opinion and to see how it compares against the Tower. Reply
Vigile - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkhttp://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=298">http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=298 Reply
Wesley Fink - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkWe have just received the latest versions of the Scythe Ninja and the Scythe Infinity. They will be covered in an upcoming review. Reply
Sh0ckwave - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - linkAwesome. my Infinity kicks ass with a papst fan Reply
VooDooAddict - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkExcellent! Reply
mostlyprudent - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkSweet! Reply
Operandi - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkIt looks like the Zalmans are operating below your noise floor when they are run at low so it's hard to compare noise results within your results. Your prices are also a bit off; on Newegg the 9500 has been in the mid $40 range for awhile now which makes it more competitive.
Also I don't believe Zalman makes a passive PSU aside from the unit integrated into some of their passive cases. Reply
PseudoKnight - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkI hope they can do better on their next iteration or at least drop the prices on these ones. I had a great experience with their product support. The heatsinks also look fantastic. heh. Reply
Wesley Fink - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkWe agree that Zalman product support is excellent. They also have put a lot of thought into the engineering of the installtion, and into describing that installation very well - which we mentioned in the review.
We have tremendous respect for Zalman as a company, but we also know our readers depend on us for objective testing, and not reviews that are just ads for products. There are plenty of sites where you can get those kinds of reviews. We strongly believe that a "review" of a single product is an advertisement - reviews require comparing two or more products objectively.
Zalman missed the value mark this time, but we're certain they will be back with other great products in the future. Reply
Operandi - Friday, February 23, 2007 - linkI think it's your review that missed the mark....
Zalman heatsinks have always been designed with low CFM (hence low noise) in mind. Since it appears that you only tested the heatsinks for temperature performance at 12v and nothing else we'll never know how the Zalmans fair against the competition (at least from your tests) with lower fan speeds.
You penalized the Zalmans for being louder then their competitors but everything comes up at 47 dBA anyway indicating your testing environment is louder the heatsinks your testing. If you can't effectively measure the noise level why bother publishing the results? Reply
DrMrLordX - Monday, February 19, 2007 - link. . . would you be willing to show the test bed a bit more in these articles? It'd be nice to know what kind of airflow environment exists for these coolers during testing. Also, are you planning on doing a roundup with various add-on fans (like the Silverstone FM-121, the 150, 190, and 220 cfm Delta fans, the 102 cfm Sanyo Denki fan, etc)? Reply
Wesley Fink - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkWe will try to show more pictures of the test bed in future reviews. The fan roundup is an interesting idea and we will certainly consider doing one. Reply
DrMrLordX - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - linkthanks . . . a fan roundup would help a lot with certain coolers like the Big Typhoon and Ultra-120 that seem to respond well to aftermarket fans. I've heard rumors that the Scythe Infinity can also mount two fans and performs fairly well in such a configuration, though I've only seen one benchmark with a config like that, and the fans were both low-rpm fans. Reply
tuteja1986 - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkSomeone beat the Tuniq Tower 120. Need a better aircooler. Reply
JarredWalton - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkUh... did you even read the article? Because neither of these beats the Tuniq Tower 120... not even close. More expensive, noisier, and lower performance means they lose in all the important areas. The only minor advantage is that they weigh slightly less, but the plastic mounting bracket counteracts that. Reply
mostlyprudent - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkI read his post as an inparative. That is, Anandtech needs to find a better cooler to beet the Tuniq. Reply
Sh0ckwave - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - linkTry the Thermalright Ultra-120 and Scythe Infinity, they might have a chance. Reply
fpsdean - Saturday, August 16, 2008 - linkThe Thermalright 120 and the Ultra model spanked the Tuniq Tower, as did the Zerotherm NV120. Reply
DrMrLordX - Monday, February 19, 2007 - linkHe might have been referring to the Monsoon II Lite, but that was reviewed some time ago. Great review though, thanks! Reply


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I am a believer in themes. I have been tracing them out to you. You know why I am doing that? Because I expect the market to go down, and I don't want to fear that. I know that we have rallied too much compared with the fundamentals, and now the fundamentals have to catch up and do so in a quicker way than they can.
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As Dave Kehr notes in The New York Times, the the 10th incarnation of To Save and Project comprises "about 75 films from 15 countries, a vast assortment of work in practically every conceivable format, from Hollywood features to home movies. And yet, as hefty as the program may be, it represents a small fraction of the films rescued each year from physical deterioration or commercial neglect by the world's archives, museums and those studios enlightened enough to take responsibility for, and pride in, the films on which their business was built.
Paradoxically, even as preservation work proliferates, opportunities to see the films in question continue to dwindle, as studios cut back on their 'deep library' releases to home video, black-and-white movies vanish from television, and even museums and revival houses turn more and more to the digital presentation of films through hard-drive digital cinema packages (or D.C.P.'s, to use the industry acronym), which are rapidly replacing celluloid film prints.
For the moment, at least, MoMA is holding the line: all but a handful of the screenings in Save and Project are being presented the old-fashioned way: on film. 'I'm not entirely convinced that digital technology is sophisticated enough to compare with the quality of celluloid on a big screen,' said Joshua Siegel, an associate curator in the museum's department of film and the organizer of this year's festival. 'There will be a time when we won't be able to discern a difference, but for the time being I believe in showing these films in the original.'
Mr. Siegel's purist approach is best represented by the two racy Hollywood features, made before the industry's self-censorship regulations began to be strictly enforced, that open the festival on Thursday: John Francis Dillon's 1932 Call Her Savage, with Clara Bow, and Raoul Walsh's 1932 Wild Girl, a western romance with Joan Bennett. Both are new 35-millimeter prints struck from original nitrate materials donated to MoMA decades ago by 20th Century Fox."
This is an incredibly rare opportunity to see some remarkable films in the original format; I remember running a 16mm print of Call Her Savage in my film history class years ago, and being really impressed by it. The chance to see these films in the full splendor of 35mm shouldn't be passed up, so if you live in the New York City area, and have even the slightest interest in cinema, this series should go to the very top of your "must see" list — it's a once in a lifetime chance to see these films.
The series runs from October 11–November 12, 2012 — don't miss it.


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Steve Jobs on Marketing
Lessons From the Six Billion Dollar Man
Shortly after I wrote this I had dinner with two Silicon Valley "Sistahs" that had worked at Apple, one for over 20 years. During that time she worked 7 days a week and loved it, but eventually chose family and friends over the heady work world of Apple. My other dinner companion told a story of how Jobs had thrown a friend of hers under the judicial bus, ruining her career, when there was some funny business over postdating stock options. But when she expressed anger, it was not because of his dirty dealings, rather it was because he died, and she didn't get to see whatever he would have dreamed up next. - AM 11.13.12
Steve Jobs was an unapologetic perfectionist. He drove those around him crazy, but his uncompromising commitment to the customer experience built a six billion dollar empire. Here's a few "takeways" for your own empire building.
Use your intuition: Market research is fine, but small businesses are successful because they can act quickly when they know they are on the right track.
Mediocrity is not an option: For Jobs, everything, from advertising campaigns to the people who worked for him, were limited to one of two categories: junk or genius. If something wasn't the best it was abandoned or reworked till it was genius.
Networking AND cold calls: Starting out, Jobs networked with former employers and other contacts but was equally fearless about calling up a powerful CEO to pitch an idea.
Simplify: Just because you can add a feature doesn't mean you should. Simple is elegant. Simple is fun.
Design: Jobs understood the importance of designing products that were not only functional but beautiful. This passion for design extended even to the inside of his computers, something his customers would never see.
You can't have quality without control: Jobs wanted to control the customers experience from the moment a package was opened. His attention to detail was legendary - from the stone used in the floors of Apple stores to the color of the ipod's earbuds.
Image is everything: Jobs designed an early desktop computer with a handle, not so much so that it could be carried, but to "impute" it with a friendly, approachable image for folks who found computers scary.
Focus: Say no to all but the top three directions your business can go and then focus like a laser.


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LIVE BLOG... from the Draft floor
Jason Gregor
June 26 2009 10:51AM
11:00 am MST
It pays to get up early some days.
Because I got my accreditation late I wanted to make sure everything was still good, so I hoofed it to the Bell Centre. I wasn't on the list, which I expected, but once I showed my card I got my mug shot. I now work for the TEAM 1250, not 1260. It's a better keepsake that way.
There are seven rows with 14 seats in the media riser, and with so many media present, I fully expected to be in the overflow seating in section 12;, until I ran into Julie in the NHL PR. We chatted and I found myself in row seven on the media riser. I have a perfect view of the draft floor and it will be much easier to write on a table rather than using my knees as a make shift table. Julie is all class, and she gets another Nation shout out. I'd send the picture, but I'm an idiot and forget the cord to transfer pics from camera to computer. I'll have them when I get home.
It's the calm before the storm right now. It's noon and slowly the media is trickling in. I ran into some people as I was walking here and here's what I got.
- Heatley talk is at a stand still right now. The Sens want a lot, and most teams aren't willing to pony up. Heatley's agent, JP Barry and his CAA branch are taking a beating in the papers right now. Pundits are claiming it was irresponsible of them to leak the story, because it makes it harder to deal him. CAA is adamant they didn't leak the story, and feel it was probably Sens GM Bryan Murray, and then he could make Heatley look like the bad guy. This situation might get even uglier. I think the CAA camp has a legitimate beef. If the Sens don't make a deal before July 1st and pay Heatley the $4 million he is owed then many expect Murray to play hard ball and force Heatley to come to camp.
- Many wondered if Kevin Lowe could have gotten more for the Human Rake if he had played hardball. I'd like to see how it plays out for Murray if he chooses that route. If a deal is going to happen, it sounds like Heatley will have to be open to more teams. I still can't get exactly what Minny was offering, but it didn't include Burns or Koivu. It sounds like Murray's demands are too high right now.
- The Souray trade talk is heating up again. It sounds like the Oilers are willing to move him. Speculation is Souray and the Oilers 10th for LA's 5th pick, and something else. The Oilers really like Evander Kane. They have a history of making moves, so I won't rule it out. It makes sense on many fronts. Kings get veteran D-man and stay in top ten. Souray gets closer to family. Oilers get high prospect and free up some cap space. The key is what the "something else" is.
- The Leafs are trying to get another first round pick. They've been interviewing lots of mid to late first round picks this morning including, Camrose Kodiak, Dylan Olsen. I literally bumped into him walking here and asked him how his morning was. He'd just finished an interview with the Rangers, and earlier this morning had talks with the Islanders and Leafs, and was in a rush to get to an interview with the Blackhawks. It's a pretty stressful day for these young kids. You don't realize it until you see them. It will be a huge relief whenever his name is called.
- Currently the Sharks are the only team without a first rounder. The Islanders have the 26th pick, but look for Doug Wilson to get involved. Word is he wants to get in the first round, and Ryane Clowe is one of the pieces in place.
12:30 p.m. MST
Took a quick lunch break at the Cage Au Sports, the sports bar right in the Bell Centre, and what a meal. That's just another reason why sports fans in Edmonton deserve a new rink. I took a quick outside tour and they have four "action" statues of Maurice Richard, Jean Beliveau, Howie Morenz and Guy Lafleur. They are great, and then there is a line up of plaques down the side wall with other Montreal legends. (Pics will be up when I return...idiot that I am).
Some more rumblings...
The Kings supposedly offered Frolov and the 5th for Heatley. The Sens said no thanks.
And this seems to be the start of the Souray rumours. Let's play a little scenario.
Steve Tambellini finds out that the Kings are willing to move their 5th, so he makes a call. Keep in mind that even though the Human Rake to LA deal didn't happen, that doesn't mean the Kings weren't trying to acquire him and might still be interested in a top two D-man.
This is where the Oilers and Souray come in. Souray's value is at an all-time high right now. It might stay there for a few years, or it could be like the housing market in Edmonton; Piqued and is now on a downslide.
My gut still says it is a long shot, and I still don't buy that the Kings will move the #5 pick, because that goes against everything that Lombardi has done in building a pretty good stable of young talent., but remember the Kings surprised everyone in 2007 when they took Hickey at #4.
It seems pretty obvious that the Kings and Lightning are the teams in the top five that will listen to offers about their pick. The Bolts will considering moving the #2 if Hedman goes to the Islanders, if he doesn't then BOOK it that he will go to Tampa. Colorado and Atlanta have given the impression they are pretty secure at 3 and 4 respectively.
But the best story is that no one seems to know what the Islanders are going to do.
Many think they like Duchene, but won't take him at #1, but rather trade down a spot or two to get him and another pick. The uncertainty of the Islanders could set the ball in motion as far as teams trying to move up in the draft.
And the Vinny talk is still dominating the floor. What if Montreal can acquire him? This place would go nuts.
If Tampa doesn't get Hedman and take Tavares, would that make them more likely to move Vinny? It's almost mind blowing thinking of all the possibilities.
And can anyone tell me how I can disengage the update that goes to my cell phone telling me JOE SMITH is now following you on twitter. I love that people are following me there, but my phone has been ringing all day with these updates. I need to figure out how to stop it...ha
1:30 p.m MST
Right now...Front and centre in the middle of draft floor Brian Burke is on the horn.
He looks relaxed, his gum is getting one hell of a work out, tie undone, pacing back and forth in an area where no one can hear what he is saying. I wish I had one of those big cones that allows you to hear things from 50 feet away..
**Makes check list for next year...cord thingy for computer and camera...Cone thingy to hear things...Get a tech book to know what the hell Firefox and Chrome is...****
2:45 p.m MST
Regarding the Oilers/Thrasher rumour, (Oilers 4th, Cogliano and Gilbert for Lehtonen, Armstrong and #4) I just got a text that says that package is not correct, but they have had talks.
Discussions are happening, because the Oilers feel they need to get #4 to get Kane.
Kane is drawing comparisons to being 90% of what Jarome Iginla is as a player. If that is indeed the case then he'd be a great pick up.
I know this for sure...The Oilers are trying hard to move up. If they don't it won't be the end of the world for them, but they feel this is a great opportunity for them, and it would be the first time ever that the Oilers have moved up in the top ten in any draft.
Fans have already started to show up. The second deck is almost full. A "go Leafs go "chant was quickly booed and replaced by "Lets' go Habs." We are still more than two hours away from the official start but the fans here are just as anxious as NATION readers to get this going.
3:00 p.m MST
Teams are starting to file in. Scott Howson and the Blue Jackets are here...most of the Devils staff, sand big Lou...I just went down the stairs to say congrats to the hall of famer. Good guy. He's pretty humble about his Hall of Fame nomination.
*** Now they are pumpin out some Black Eyed Peas...Gotta get that...or Boom Boom Pow...not sure what title is, but some heifers are dancing in the second deck...I didn't need to see that.***
Still no sighting of anyone from the Oilers, or Thrashers or Kings or Islanders.
But the rumble on the floor is that the Islanders are leaning towards Duchene. That would be quite the start to the draft.
Now the Coyotes, Kings, Bruins, Ducks, and a few members of the Senators are on the floor.
Cam Neely and Brian Burke and a long and laugh-filled convo.
Howson and Ducks GM Bob Murray and Chiarelli from Boston are talking. The Bruins currently have #25, while the Ducks have 15 and Jackets 16. The Bruins have talked about wanting to move up, so maybe something will happen between them.
3:23 p.m. MST
The man of the hour has arrived. Garth Snow is in the HOUSEEEEE...okay so there was no theme music but right now he has everyone guessing what he will do. Most teams are here, except Chicago, Pittsburgh, NYR, Nashville,St. Louis, Calgary and Atlanta the the Oilers. It makes you wonder if the Thrashers and Oilers are still trying to hammer something out.
I just spoke with Rishaug and Dreger from TSN and they confirm that the Thrashers have indeed made it clear they are now open to offers. The Oilers are interested in that pick, but so are the Kings, Leafs and Dallas Stars. It might be a bidding war.
The Senators have lowered their trade demands for Heatley. They were supposed to be looking for a top-six forward, top-four D-man and a pick/prospect, but have relented a bit. Heatley's value seems to be diminishing as the day goes on.
The Canadiens management team has arrived to a huge roar from the crowd.
4:00 p.m. MST
The Oilers arrived about five minutes ago and right away Tambellini and Lowe were swarmed by TSN guys. Lots of laughing but didn't look like they got much out of them.
Had a great conversation with Daryl Evans, colourman on Kings broadcasts and former NHLer. He is certain the Kings will draft a forward, with all their depth on the backend. He fully expects the Kings to make a move via trade or free agency for sure.
Lots of friendly convo going on between media and various team management types, but it seems like the calm before the storm right now. Let's get it on.
4:36 p.m. MST
As of right now the Oilers have nothing definite, but it is still an hour away from the 4th and 5th picks, and even longer until their own pick.
Remember how late their deals came about at the deadline with O'Sullivan and Kotalik.
Craig Button said on my radio show earlier this week that many teams overvalue their pick on draft day, and that's why many deals fall through at the last moment, because the ransom is just too much.
It sounds like that might be the case with the Thrashers. Their demands for the Oilers might be too rich right now. Tambellini won't over pay, because the Oilers still feel they can get a quality player at #10. If they don't move up, I'd expect Glennie or MPS to be called by the Oilers.
Bruins just got introduced and got booed heavily. Gotta love rivalries.
5:06 p.m. MST
Former Habs owner George Gillette address the crowd. Lots of energy in the building. Each team had to announce who would call the name of their draft pick, and it will be Steve Tambellini for the Oilers.
Everyone is waiting patiently for this to start. There has been a bit of a delay, and now they are showing highlights of some of the top prospects. Tavares was shown first...is that foreshadowing, we shall see soon.
This big screen is crystal clear. It is awesome.
Now there are previewing Hedman. I hope they don't do the top ten or the draft won't start until 5:30
5:11 p.m MST
Dreger reports that Pronger has been dealt to Philly. It sounds like Lupul, but more details to come. The Flyers continue to surprise, and now maybe Lupul and Pronger have been involved in a deal for the second time.
5:17 p.m MST
Finally the first pick. Garth Snow makes everyone wait a bit more with some thanks to Montreal and their fans and then he goes with what I expected John Tavares. The fans at Nassau are busting it out with some confetti. A strong contingent of Islander fans here are cheering loudly.
Expect Hedman #2 and then Duchene #4...The intrigue will come if the Thrashers hold their pick or deal it.
5:53 p.m MST
WE had to wait 25 minutes to talk to Tavares. Well spoken young man, and he is very focused on bringing back success to Long Island. I knew the Islanders would take him, it was too big of a risk to pass up on a guy with his goal scoring ability. Hedman might be just as good, but the Islanders needed a scorer.
THey are playing highlights of players blocking shots on the big screen. Classic. And every time they show a picture of Vinny the place goes nuts. If the Habs somehow trade for him, I bet there will be a five minute ovation.
Larsson is soft, but it isn't surprising that the Coyotes took him. They have made some horrible first round picks and he might be another.
The "67" chant rains down from the rafters. That is awesome. That is a great chant. If the Oilers ever win the Cup again, you can bet that the next year Oiler fans will chant Eighty...NINE when the Flames come to town.
Burke can't even speak. This is one of the few times he has to pause before he speaks, so he'll probably say something good. Kadri is a solid pick. His tenacity is his best asset say the scouts.
6:31 p.m MST
I will be stunned if the Oilers don't choose LW Magnus Paajarvi Svensson. If they do I wonder if they will stitch both names on the back of the jersey. His numbers don't show it 7-10-17 in 50 games in the SEL, but they like his speed and offensive prowess.
I'll be curious if he stays in Sweden of they bring him over to play Major Junior.
He can skate, and some compare him to Markus Naslund. We'll go see what MacGregor and company have to say about him.
7:15 p.m. MST
MacGregor on Svensson.."He's a big power forward who takes it to the net and is a great skater. He's already played in two world junior tournament and will have another opportunity to play in Saskatoon this year. His game is an up tempo game and that's what we are hoping he can play in the NHL"
I also asked MacGregor about the plan looking ahead to round two and beyond.
"For our second pick we are going to go with a projection pick, a player that has a real big upside. Before I came to talk to you we were looking at what the scenarios would be and if we could make an attempt to try and get back in the first round"
7:30 p.m. MST
The Hab fans go nuts when the Canadiens are put on the clock. It was deafening in here. They start to sing their patented O le O le O le Ohhh lee song. They are hoping for a trade annoncement with Tampa Bay, but it won't happen. The Bolts aren't moving Vinny at this moment.
7:36 p.m MST
Hab fans give Louis Leblanc a standing ovation after his name is called at #18.
The Oilers are working the phones and might have another pick before the day is out.
They liked D-man John Moore and he is still available, also Carter Ashton is still out there...
7:51 p.m. MST
The Flames trade down three picks and add a 3rd rounder from New Jersey. Could the Devils "Parise" them like they did the Oilers back in 2003. The Devils moved five spots to take Parise, while the Oilers got the 22nd and 68th picks which turned out to be Pouliot and Jacques.
The Devils just took Jacob Josefson, the 4th Swede taken in the first round already.
8:26 p.m. MST
The energy in the building is similar to the feeling on the Nation...subdued. It was a good ride, but now they want it to end. You have to be respectful of the young kids waiting for their name to be called.
Awkward moment of the day comes for the Johansson family. Marcus Johansson went 24th to the Capitals and his family was very excited, his mom gave him the longest kiss or any mom on the day. It was good comedic relief for the crowd and got a mixed reaction.
Just going to interview Tambellini will be back with his thoughts in a bit.
8:52 p.m MST
I asked Tambellini how close he was to moving up into the top five.
"We knew that at pick ten it would take something incredible for us to move. If I had a pick in the top four, I don't think I would have moved to far down, maybe five or six, but to move to ten it would have taken a lot for that team to accept our deal."
Does the Pronger trade reveal how much it will cost to get a superstar? Is the asking price that high?
"Depends on who the player is I guess. Pronger is a dominant player and he will change what Philly looks like. That is a franchise type move, not just a player move. "
Do you think something will still be available on the table tomorrow?
I don't know. There is so much discussion, it's almost like the trade deadline where you feel like you've talked to everyone a dozen times around the horn. There was so much talk coming into today I thought maybe there would be a little bit more than what happened, but it could be tomorrow. There's lots that can happen tomorrow or before July 1st."
That wraps up day one from the 2009 NHL entry draft. Only one big move, and a move by the Flyers that has many wondering if they overpaid for the Human Rake, giving up Joffrey Lupul, Luca Sbisa and two first rounders. The Oilers did get a LW but it wasn't Heatley who many fans were hoping for.
And I wonder if the Flames in fact gave the Devils some compensation for signing Brent Sutter. The Flames had the 20th pick and traded down to Devils pick at 23. The Flames did get a 3rd rounder, but you wonder if that was a back door hand shake.
Talk to you tomorrow.
MPS, What's with the 2 last names. Kind of a Olivia Newton-John thing going on.
June 26 2009, 07:23PM
@ Shutout:
It's his Finnish name and Swedish name. Parents are from the 2 countries.
doesn't Bettman look like a shifty little rat
@ JB: well said!!!!
Gretzky for commish!
Is there a rule that sports commish's have to be under 5 feet tall.
Looks like the party is over, unless we move back in. Good stuff all around.
June 26 2009, 07:42PM
Jay Gray wrote:
I'm very disappointed in the lack of updates. But…if there's nothing to update, it ain't Gregor's fault I guess.
I have to get the quotes from guys and then input them..it isn't a quick process since you have to wait forever today. But more coming...REmember we will be posting tomorrow.
or the commish has to look like the Count from Sesame Street.
Jason Gregor wrote:
Jay Gray wrote: I'm very disappointed in the lack of updates. But…if there's nothing to update, it ain't Gregor's fault I guess. I have to get the quotes from guys and then input them..it isn't a quick process since you have to wait forever today. But more coming…REmember we will be posting tomorrow.
we are just restless fans we need more from the Oil
Carter Ashton, not Ashton Carter.
Ashton is good. Same development as Versteeg and Boychuk. Good kid. Not a backstreet boy.
Jason Gregor wrote:
I have to get the quotes from guys and then input them..it isn't a quick process since you have to wait forever today. But more coming…REmember we will be posting tomorrow.
But, but isn't information via the internet instant? I want to know right away if Kevin Lowe is pissing on Brian Burkes leg in the mens room.
On another note I wonder if anyone knows just how many times, if ever, has one player been involved with a trade for another player more than once as in the Pronger-Lupul deal?
June 26 2009, 08:04PM
Watch Vancouver take Ferraro.
June 26 2009, 08:05PM
Bettman is a little Piss Ant...
jeanshorts wrote:
I love it. I can see it now... Magnum P.S.
If this guy can grow a stache to rival Parros, and doesn't mind us bastardizing his first name, they'll have an awesome marketing campaign around this guy.
June 26 2009, 08:08PM
Shows how much I know
BigE57 wrote:
On another note I wonder if anyone knows just how many times, if ever, has one player been involved with a trade for another player more than once as in the Pronger-Lupul deal?
wondered that myself. but i dont have a clue where to find that information lol
June 26 2009, 08:23PM
It's crazy, media has been hyping big trades all day and only one big one, Pronger for Lupul. I wonder how Pronger's wife is going to like going back east from the sunny west,hahaha.
Oilers got a good draft pick, I guess we turn our attention over to the July1 free agent signing day. Again, probably big hype and nothing for the Oil will be good.
Clarkenstein wrote:
Bettman is a little Piss Ant…
very happy we got the swede maybe he can teach rowbert how to go to the net!!!111! lulz for pronger luple deal pretty much exact same package the ducks sent 3 years ago luple d prospect 2 first rounders - keep up the work there in mtl can we get a blog update page for the rippers tonight like the draft day one??
@ charlieangels: Just like trade deadline day and every other big NHL event........ totally overhyped, at least this ON blog and sending Gregor to Montreal has made it a little more fun for Oiler fans.
And it's going to be fun to watch Sid and Geno light up Pronger 5 or 6 times a year.
EMAC wrote:
Clarkenstein wrote: Bettman is a little Piss Ant… lol
Bettman should just slither off the stage can stand looking at him anymore
June 26 2009, 08:35PM
If Keith Gretzky could grew a beard he'd look just like Happy Gilmore's caddy. Good thing Wayne is around to keep him clean shaven.
June 26 2009, 08:53PM
@ RobInALab:
Watch for the shirt in the next 2 weeks.
June 26 2009, 08:58PM
And also get your IQWT shirts right here before all your friends.
June 26 2009, 09:06PM
MAGNUM PS! I love it.
whenever I hear the name Magnus, I think of Magnus Ver Magnusen from the Worlds Strongest Man competitions that they used to play on TSN. The damn Euro announcer's voice always pops in my head "and it's MAGnus Vere Magnoosen in the lead!"
June 26 2009, 09:20PM
@ Harlie: OH. MY. GOD! Best reference since Rick Rude the other day. Magnus Ver Magnusen was a god damn monster. Incredible.
Good show Gregor
atta boy, JG! Thanks for hooking us up - enjoy some nightlife!
June 26 2009, 09:24PM
Over 500 comments. Just another day at the office for ON. Way to go!
June 26 2009, 09:57PM
RobInALab wrote:
I love it. I can see it now… Magnum P.S.
And forever more this shall be his name. So let it be written, so let it be done.
June 26 2009, 10:00PM
Im disappointed we didn't get Kessel. I bet Burke will offer 2nd with Kaberle. If I was in Tambos shoes I would try to land Heatley tomorrow morning, and if no sniff there... I talk to Boston for Kessel. Gilbert + ? What do you guys think it would take, keeping in mind Kaberle + 7 overall pick was Great in Bostons eyes.
I would even go as far as Gilbert and Eberle. I don't even think they would take it. Souray? But they have the Norris
Great job today Gregor !!
Hey Gregor, good job and question for you. With all the rumblings about the posssible trade with Atlanta, are the Oilers trying hard to trade for a pseado proven goalie or looking at free agency?
Gregor, you done good today! Heifer's dancin in the stands! LOL!! And here I thought all the hot euro chicks were supposed to be in Mtl. Sweet dreams with that mental image tonight! haha!!
June 26 2009, 10:32PM
Good job by Gregor and a few surpeises with the drafting
June 26 2009, 10:37PM
@ oilerzz:
I agree - good work Jason.
I have been to a couple of NHL drafts in the past (sitting in the stands). Just from this vantage point, you see lots going on the draft floor. On the media side of things, there is equal activity with numerous leaks and rumours to sort through and to confirm. To be able to sit down with a clear frame of mind and blog the way you have is commendable. Kudos to the Oilers Nation for making this all possible!
On a side note - don't want to be negative, but I'm listening to Tencer on 630 CHED at the moment. As I have said before, he is lucky now to have Bob Stauffer on hand to correct and educate him on past NHL history, rules, player and team perspectives during the draft. Without Stauffer, this kid is clueless!
Great job tonight JG and the Nation. Great insights and classic posts. And some money went to a great cause. And it's not even over yet. Le Squeeeeee.....
June 26 2009, 11:03PM
*stumbles in drunk, lipstick on collar, shirt partially untucked*
Ok....what'd I miss?
Magnum PS?
...that's a sic nick.
Pretty much makes up for the wang-er-rangs in the Walkabout Pub logo.
I'm going to bed...today wore me out. So much refreshing.
So will MPS come to the development camp in July? I'm guessing not, but that'd be sweet.
Jamie wrote:
So will MPS come to the development camp in July? I'm guessing not, but that'd be sweet.
Isn't that why they moved the development camp to July? To make sure all of these prospects can get over here? I am guessing that MPS will end up back in Europe for the year, maybe two... At what point do you put him in the AHL? Or do you let him develop longer over there?
Wanye Gretz wrote:
RobInALab wrote: I love it. I can see it now… Magnum P.S. And forever more this shall be his name. So let it be written, so let it be done.
Now I feel a Metallica vibe coming on... where's my beer?
June 27 2009, 01:01AM
Cam wrote:
Wanye Gretz wrote: RobInALab wrote: I love it. I can see it now… Magnum P.S. And forever more this shall be his name. So let it be written, so let it be done. Now I feel a Metallica vibe coming on… where's my beer?
In honor of me coining the nickname everyone is welcome to join me in enjoying a delicious Bud Light Lime. AMAZING.
Bud Light Lime? Where can you get this mythical libation?
I don't care what some of these idiots say Gregor. You couldn't have done a better job. Good stuff.
There goes JBO
June 27 2009, 08:08AM
@ Lofty:
seems strange for calgary. there is little chance they can sign him unless they have a big, big deal in the works
Great work Gregor, really good stuff.
June 27 2009, 08:33AM
Great work yesterday Gregor. Thank you.
on a side note:
Pfft! What kind of value does Lupul really have? Good god. It was like a deja vu yesterday. Except Philly was hosed.


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DURBAN (Reuters) - Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee wielded a hot putter as he fired a seven-under-par 65 in blustery conditions to seize a three-stroke lead after the first round of the Volvo Golf Champions on Thursday.
British Open champion Ernie Els of South Africa and compatriot Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open winner, carded 68s to lie joint second while Briton Paul Lawrie was among seven players on three-under.
Former paratrooper Thongchai, ranked 80 and who qualified courtesy of his Wales Open triumph last June, made light of the strong winds and posted five birdies in his outward nine holes for a score of 31.
Further birdies at the 10th and 15th holes followed and he cancelled out his only bogey of the day at the 17th with a fine up-and-down from the sand at the 18th for birdie.
"I made long putts from everywhere. I had 24 or 25 putts today, and I haven't putted this well in a long time," Thongchai told a news conference.
"It's very, very exciting to come here because I've never been to South Africa before. I'm very happy to finish seven-under in the first round of 2013," he added.
Gusting winds and steady rain affected play for much of the afternoon, but the 43-year-old remained unaffected and called on the experience he gained from his victory in similar conditions in Wales last year.
"We have no choice. Everyone has to play in this, and I enjoy it," said the five-times European Tour winner.
"We play most of the time in Europe in conditions like this. Like Scotland, there is a lot of wind, and this is a links course - it's almost the same. I won in the same wind like this in Wales, and it was also raining in that one."
Els, who won the 2011 South African Open at the same course, was pleased with his seven-birdie effort given the conditions.
"It was tough. It was the first round of the year, and we had to work really hard today. It was blustery right from the first hole, but then the rain came really hard for our whole back nine," said the four-times major champion.
"So just to keep the ball in play, and to keep it down - it was a totally different golf course from what I remember yesterday," added the 43-year-old.
Editing by Tom Pilcher


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