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"Game changer" is a term you hear often when people talk about how technology has changed their industry.
Strictly speaking, sales training is nothing more than a means to an end. The end is sales performance improvement, which is measured by an increase in the amount of products and services your team sells at higher margins, in less time and more predictably — than before the training. If you provide your team with ineffective sales training, your sales will not improve. That's an opportunity squandered.
Consider this sobering statistic: 85 to 90 percent of sales training results in no more than a 120-day uptick in productivity. Post-mortem analysis of hundreds of failed sales training initiatives clearly reveals that selecting the wrong provider is high on the list of major reasons for failure. One immutable truth in sales training is this: In order to get it right, you must select the right training provider.
When companies wind up with the wrong provider, it's almost always the result of someone having made a subjective rather than an objective decision. Sales training train wrecks typically occur because a decision maker selected a trainer who, for example, trained them when they were a sales rep, recently published a new book, presented a compelling webinar, was recommended by a colleague, had a recognized brand, or was identified through other subjective means without an assessment of their capabilities.
Where Should You Start?
Before you invite any trainers to speak with you, it's critical to invest in a comprehensive and objective assessment of your sales training requirements. If a training provider is involved in the process of defining your company's requirements, you may wind up with a list that magically coincides with their unique offerings rather than what you really need. The trainer does not uncover your real selling challenges because their expertise is in other areas, or worse, they ignore a challenge because they do not have a solution for it. Either way, you lose.
The sales methodology and the sales processes it contains form the backbone of any strategic approach to sales training. Ultimately, the purpose of training is to get salespeople to use the company's sales process. That transformation requires behavioral change, which means change management strategies and ongoing reinforcement are required components. Some providers will adapt an existing methodology to your situation; others will build one for you from scratch. Either method can be effective, but only if it is built on the foundation of your company's selling process.
A definition of your requirements must include the gap between how your customers buy — trends, preferences, alternatives, processes, etc. — and the ability of your salespeople to meet those characteristics to close business. For example, if you are selling into an industry where a business justification must be provided to the customer by the supplier and your salespeople are not capable of building and delivering one, they are not going to sell effectively.
Most sales training providers strongly resist responding to an RFP or formal requirements definition, and there are legitimate reasons for this. You stand a better chance of having providers respond to your request when you assure them that you have a budget, executive-level sponsorship, a compelling need, and that none of their competitors are talking to you or have influenced the requirements definition. You adapt your selling approach to your customers' buying process; you should expect anyone who sells to you to adhere to the same rules.
Who Should You Include on Your Long List?
The best provider for your company could very well be one you've never heard of. The sales training industry is highly fragmented, comprised of thousands of firms and individuals. Many are capable of making a positive impact on your team's performance. A while back, an ES Research Group client — a division of Honeywell — selected Performance Methods, Inc. after we introduced them. Before that, Honeywell had no idea that PMI existed. The two companies now enjoy a long-term, mutually profitable relationship (see Sales and Marketing Management magazine, March 2007). Last summer, we introduced a European client to BayGroup International, a provider that the client didn't know about. (Disclosure: Performance Methods, Inc. and BayGroup International are ES Research Group subscribers.)
Use the Internet to identify possible providers, but be aware that the best training companies for your situation are not necessarily the ones that show up first in a Google search, are not always included in the increasing number of Top 10 and Top 20 lists, or active in social media. Speak with colleagues from other companies and independent consultants. Read case studies posted on sales training provider websites. Contact your counterparts from those organizations who were cited in those cases.
Ideally, your long list should include six to eight companies.
What's next?
Perform a dispassionate comparison of each company against your requirements. Add a weighting factor to assure that you zero in on providers whose strengths match your most important criteria.
When you've culled out a short list of two to three firms, invite them to meet with you, relevant senior executives, and other stakeholders. Allow them to execute their discovery process. Give them an opportunity to learn more about your team and your challenges. Observe how they sell. If they are not effective selling to you, it's unlikely they will provide much value to your team.
Formulate an agenda for finalist presentations. Have each provider take you through exactly how they will implement and deploy their processes, skills, reinforcement, measurement and the other components of a successful initiative.


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BAYTOWN, Texas - Police say a 12-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital after she was attacked by two dogs.
According to Baytown police, the dogs were both pit bull/labrador mix.
The attack happened on St. Andrews Street in Baytown on Thursday around 5:00 p.m. when the girl went to visit a neighbor.
Police said the dogs attacked the girl when she reached in to open the front gate. Investigators said the dogs were in the backyard and ran around and attacked her.
"She reached in to make contact there at the front door," said Detective Brian Parker. "Two dogs, both a pit and lab mix, came around and one of the dogs began to attack her, biting her in the arm and her side."
"She knows that the dogs are there and every time she comes over, she let's us know she stays outside the gate and we go put up the dogs for her," said a man who said he owns one of the dogs. "Today, I guess she felt very bold."
This time, the man said the girl did not call ahead.
Investigators said the residents were in the backyard. When they heard the attack, they ran around and freed the girl.
An air ambulance flew the girl to Memorial Hermann in the Texas Medical Center.
Animal control said they have the dogs until the investigation is complete.
No charges were filed immediately.
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It's not as simple as it used to be. At one time, long ago, there used to be these wires that came out of the wall, and you attached them to the back of the phone and the TV and then just kinda forgot about them until the dog chewed them. (You also had to worry about pterodactyls, but that's another story…)
Today's home is a much more complicated place. Now it's about data: Gigs and Terabytes. It's about things you can't see or touch. (But Bowser can't chew, so that's a plus.)
Data demands are always increasing, thanks to streaming music services like Spotify and video-on-demand services like Netflix and YouTube. Those and others have fundamentally changed the way families are entertained.


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Harriett Elizabeth Low, nee Craycroft, obituary
4 Oct 2006 — Vandalia, Illinois
The Leader-Union, (4 Oct 2006), Harriett Low, 82, of Vandalia, died at 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, in Webster Groves, Mo.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Vandalia, with the Rev, Kurt Simon officiating. Interment was in Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia. Visitation was held Tuesday prior to services, and Monday at Hohlt & File Funeral Home in Vandalia. Memorials: Soroptomists International of Vandalia, PO Box 171, Vandalia, Ill., 62471.
Mrs. Low was born on Feb. 14, 1924, in Vandalia, the daughter of Harry Benjamin (H.B.) Craycroft and Ella Francis Smith.
She married retired Major Charles D. Low on May 26, 1946, in Vandalia. He preceded her in death on Jan. 18, 1981. She was on the first boat load of wives going to Japan in the late 1940s. She was a registered nurse, director of nursing at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army Corps of Nursing, serving in World War II. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Vandalia; Soroptomist International, serving as regional governor for two years; Fayette County Mental Health Board; Fayette County Historical Society; Women's Club; Girl Scout leader; and S.A.F.E. She developed and taught the first CNA accreditation class in Illinois. She was a graduate of Vandalia Community High School, Stephens College, and Washington University School of Nursing in St. Louis.
Mrs. Low is survived by daughters, Gaye Knutsen and Susan Bratovich, both of Webster Groves, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Joelle and her husband Peter Esson, Brian and his wife Kelly Knutsen, Nick Bratovich, Ben Knutsen, Johanna Bratovich, Elizabeth Knutsen, Katie Knutsen, Allison Bratovich and Amy Knutsen; and three great-grandchildren, Laura, Charlie and Ella Esson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Carol Anne; three brothers, Harry Benjamin Jr., Phillip Paul, and Charles; and one sister, Helen Francis Ball.


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I posted this info on another thread and Marion asked me to place it here.Hope its useful.My husband has lost 52 pounds and we have the same problem with the ensure plus. we then tried Carnation instant breakfast. This upset his stomach, maybe too much dairy. This site gave me some great nutrition references. I used them to do some searching on my own and here is what I found. Nestle makes a product called benecalorie and boost resource breeze . I emailed them, they do not offer samples, but you can order thorugh thier website. Abbott Laboratories makes the Ensure products. I emailed them for samples. They sent me an email with a 1 800 #. After calling and talking to Amanda who was soo helpful, she is sending me samples of Ensure Enlive which is a fruit based supplement. She also told me of a flavorless powder called Polycose you can mix in and a fruit punch flavored liquid called Promod. Everything can be ordered from their website or she said your local pharmacy can special order it for you. Their number is 1-800-986-8926 , I don't know if this will work for you, since you are in Canada, but you can try. I also contacted a company that makes a product called Scandishake. They have great recipes on their sites for things besides just shakes. They also make a sprinkle on calorie booster called Scandical. They are sending me samples of both. The number is 1-800-472-2634, they are based out of Alabama. This is all I have found on the internet. Of course, almost everything has to be special ordered and isn't cheap. As for the steroids, My husband takes decadron two a day for three days after chemo and just recently added on days four and five one pill to help with the nausea. They do help with the appetite. We all take enzymes at our home to aid digestion sometimes. We especially like Papaya enzyme plus that I get at the health food store. It has mint and chlorophyll added to help upset tummies. Hope this info helps.


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NEW ORLEANS — All eyes will be on the quarterbacks in Super Bowl XLVII — crazy legs Colin Kaepernick of San Francisco and strong-armed Joe Flacco of Baltimore — and rightfully so.
But a case can be made that neither team would be vying for the coveted Lombardi Trophy on Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome were it not for their "Little Big Men," 49ers' running back Frank Gore and his Ravens' counterpart, Ray Rice.
In a quarterback-driven league, where no-huddle, the Pistol, read-zone option, running back-by-committee and pass-heavy offenses rule, each old-school, throwback-style player came up big on the road in his respective conference championship game.
Rice accounted for 70 yards from scrimmage and scored one touchdown in the Ravens' 28-13 win against the defending AFC champion New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Gore rushed for 90 yards and scored two second-half touchdowns in the 49ers' 28-24 victory against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome.
Consequently, Rice and Gore now find themselves playing on a worldwide stage for the first time in their careers.
"We want to win," said Gore, a five-time Pro Bowler and the 49ers' all-time leading rusher who is dedicating his first Super Bowl appearance to his late mother, Lizzie.
"We got a taste of it last year (advancing to the NFC chamipionship game against the Giants) and it felt good. We want to keep that taste in our mouth a long time. As long as we stay together and be one, we'll keep that taste in our mouth."
In eight NFL seasons, Gore, 29, has never been closer to tasting the pinnacle of success than he is now.
"We could go anywhere, chalk up a field, pads, no pads, however you want to play it, let's go, Frank's going to play," 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said. "He's going to compete. He's unbelievably tough, passionate, competitive. He's got incredible will to win that he wears on his sleeve. There's only one Frank Gore."
That may be true, but if one puts Gore and Rice back to back, they'd resemble human bookends. Gore stands 5-feet-9, weighs 217 pounds. Rice is 5-8, 212. Each is built NFL tough to withstand the grind of a 16-game season and beyond.
Their 2012 worksheets are mirror images. Gore rushed 258 times for 1,214 yards (4.71-yard average) and scored eight touchdowns. Rice rushed 257 times for 1,143 yards (4.45) and scored nine touchdowns.
Rice also poses a threat on passing downs, catching 61 passes for 478 yards and one score. Eight catches came during a 16-13 overtime win against San Diego in Week 12, including an improbable 29-yard catch-and-run on fourth-and-29 from the Ravens' 37 inside the final two minutes of regulation.
Afterward, Rice put his catch to a nursery rhyme, calling the play — "Check down, Hey Diddle Diddle, Ray Rice up the middle.'' It led to a game-tying 38-yard field goal by Justin Tucker as time expired in regulation. Tucker sealed the stunning comeback with another field goal late in overtime.
It wasn't the pass — a simple checkdown from Flacco — but the crucial yards after the catch that made the play one for the ages. That victory turned out to be huge for the Ravens (13-6), who won the AFC North despite losing four of their last five games.
That late-season slide is all but forgotten now, thanks in part to Rice, whose 2012 numbers have fallen below the lofty standard that he set last season when he posted a franchise record 15 touchdowns, led the NFL in total yards from scrimmage (2,068) and finished second in rushing yards (1,364).
"He's still making plays,'' said Ravens' receiver Jacoby Jones, a native of New Orleans who prepped at Abramson High School. "That's all I can see.''
"We certainly understand how important Ray Rice is to what we do,'' said Ravens' offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell, who assumed that role after Cam Cameron's abrupt dismissal Dec. 10. "He's a guy (who) once he gets the ball in his hands, he's going to do something special with it.
"So we try and make certain that he gets it enough times.''
In all three playoff games, Rice has carried at least 15 times, highlighted by a signature performance in the Ravens' 38-35 upset victory in double overtime at Denver when he rushed 30 times for 131 yards and one touchdown.
Despite the emergence of backup running back Bernard Pierce, Rice gets the lion's share of carries out of the backfield for the Ravens.
"Stats and all that other good stuff, we put that off to the side,'' said Rice, who was voted to his third Pro Bowl in December. "One thing about our group is that we're very unselfish. Very unselfish. It doesn't matter who gets the job done.''
Rice hopes to finish that thought Sunday.


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9 days to go — we've already begun our countdown to Cinco de Mayo. And the key to a great fiesta is a freshly made margarita. There's something about salted rims that invites us to plunge happily into glasses filled to the brim with tequila, sugar and lime. Get ready for your Cinco de Mayo celebration by trying your hand at a classic and perfectly balanced margarita.
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Published: Monday, May 13, 2013 at 1:56 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, May 13, 2013 at 1:56 p.m.
Chilly nights are ahead for residents in the Gainesville and Ocala areas, with a near-record low forecast for Gainesville on Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.
The historical low for May 14 in Gainesville is 45 degrees, which was occurred in 1917 and 1960. Tuesday morning's forecast low is expected to dip to 46 degrees, a significant drop from the daytime temps in the low 80s.
Ocala is predicted to drop to 47 degrees Tuesday morning. Ocala's record low for May 14 is 46 degrees. Normal lows for this time of year in Ocala are in the 60s.
While the daytime temperatures are expected to remain in the low 80s through the early part of the week, Tuesday night the temperature will dip back down again into the low 50s in Gainesville and mid-50s in Ocala.
By Wednesday night, temperatures should be returning to normal in the low 60s. Daytime temperatures for the remainder up the week are expected to be in the high 80s, even approaching 90 degrees.
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quote:Originally posted by JOSHUACANADADid you read his projections for the Oilers. He had them way way down the list. This is against the grain thinking, taking puck luck out of the equasion, or at least giving all teams average puck luck. I have been the guy to try and feel what I believe will happen, based on coaching, roster and holes in the lineup, whereas his stats have a habit of happening. I will look back at this at the end of the year and see how close he came."I now realise that the Toronto Maple Leafs, Canada's finest hockey team, is better than the Ottawa Senators - and always will be. PS - LOVE that Dion Phaneuf! "
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Board Approves Plan to Transform Tysons
June 23, 2010
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By 2050, Tysons will be transformed into a walkable, green urban center based on a plan approved June 22 by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
"With the adoption of the Tysons plan amendment, Tysons will become a national example of smart growth, a second downtown for the metropolitan Washington, D.C., region," said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova. "Our plan to transform Tysons is unprecedented. It is exciting and forward thinking, and it marks a historic step for Fairfax County and the entire region."
Following a public hearing, the board voted to adopt an updated land use plan and zoning ordinance for Tysons.
The plan envisions Tysons as home to up to 100,000 residents and 200,000 jobs by 2050. It will become a 24-hour urban center where people live, work and play — instead of a sprawling suburban office park.
Because the plan was designed to take advantage of the four new Metro stations coming to Tysons in 2013, 75 percent of future growth will be within a half mile of these stations. Many offices and homes will be a three to six minute walk from the stations, allowing people to get around on foot, bicycle, bus or Metro.
The plan also encourages green building, affordable housing and open space:
Green Building: New buildings must meet minimum green
construction standards. Green buildings will help the county reach its
goal of cutting carbon emission by 80 percent because they use 25-30
percent less energy.
Affordable Housing: 20 percent of new residences must be set
aside as work force or affordable housing. This requirement goes
beyond the county's current policy of 12 percent. This housing will
be made available to residents making from 50 to 120 percent of the
area median income.
- Parks and Open Space: The plan calls for a large, central, "signature" park, as well as urban plazas across Tysons. The park and plazas will host community events, farmers markets, outdoor performances, art shows and weekend festivals. The plan also incorporates a network of trails throughout Tysons, offering people the opportunity to jog, walk, dog walk and bike.
The plan is built on transit-oriented development (TOD) principles. By building homes, stores and offices near transit, car trips can be dramatically reduced. Recent research by the Federal Transit Administration shows that people living in Washington area TODs cut their car trips by almost 50 percent.
As currently built, Tysons caters to cars not people. Today, 105,000 people commute into Tysons daily while just 17,000 people live there. As a result, there are 167,000 parking spaces in Tysons — or 1.3 spaces for every employee and resident. These spaces also consume 40 million square feet of land.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
703-324-3189, TTY 711, Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
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Facial Paralysis
I had a strange reaction today after receiving injections of lidocaine. I was going to have a repair of my left back molar. After the first injection of lidocaine, I was still able to feel work on the tooth. Another injection of a different anaestheic (not sure of the name) was given. Within a few minutes, I started to feel the RIGHT side of my facial go numb. I started to feel as though I would pass out. Soon I couldn`t open my right eye without difficulty. I kept having the sensation that I would pass out. Next, I noticed that I couldn`t shut my LEFT eye. The dentist became worried and brought me to the ED. After about an hour it started to resolve. My area in my mouth on the left side never did get numb. Any thoughts on what my have happened? Sounds like Bell`s palsy on the left, but what about the right side (which was more concerning to me).
Dear Netwellness reader,When more anesthetic was injected on the left side, some of it diffused into the parotid salivary gland which lies deep to the inferior alveolar nerve which the dentist was trying to numb for your lower left tooth. Inside of the parotid gland lies the facial nerve, which controls your muscles of facial expression. The local anesthetic temporarily interfered with its function. That is why you could not close your left eye, and your face probably looked like it was pushed over to the right. The right and left side muscles of facial expression tend to pull in opposite directions to keep your face looking balanced. For instance, at the corners of your mouth, if the left-sided muscles cannot contract, the right side muscles will still work, so they pull the face to the right, which makes it look like there is something wrong with the right side of your face when you try to smile, but in fact, it's the left sided non-working muscles that have the problem.With the left side facial muscles out of balance with the right sided muscles, it is understandable why the right eye lid and forehead muscles seemed to not be normal because they were working unopposed. The left eyelid was temporarily not working because it is enervated by the left facial nerve. When the local anesthetic facial nerve block wore off, your facial nerve started working again. So, this was not a problem with the local anesthetic drug, but rather a normal reaction when the facial nerve comes into contact with the local anesthetic. Perhaps the distance between your parotid gland and the inferior alveolar nerve is closer than normal or perhaps the angle of your jaw is such that the dentist's injection tends to go straight back where the parotid is rather than more laterally (out to the side). So you might suggest to the dentist to aim the needle near where the nerve enters the lower jaw bone (called the lingula) and to actually lightly touch the bone with the needle tip before injecting. That might give a little sting but the injection should work.As for the feeling that you might be passing out, it could have been from your normal fear that something was terribly wrong. Because the signs and symptoms, called facial droop, are the same as when a person is having a stroke or Bell's palsy, the dentist rightfully was concerned enough for you to go the the emergency room to make sure this was not serious.
Joel M Weaver, II, DDS, PhD
Faculty Emeritus
Dentistry Administration
College of Dentistry
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Hmm..well if we've learned from the past then we KNOW it will at least be faster, should have NFC(been waiting for years), A7 chip is natural progression(no brainer)...Im hoping for something else a wow factor. Haven't seen one since Siri and Siri is not much of anything as of yet. I skipped the iPhone 5 and kept my 4S. Can't wait to see what is in store for the 5S..keep us posted!
Wifi problems still when update to 6.0.2. Hope jailbreak come when 6.1 is realized.
I never had wifi problems I've had cellular problems and thought 6.0.1 would fix it but it didn't and then thought 6.0.2 would fix it but no. Hoping 6.1 seals the deal
This is a question that's been on my mind for a while is NFC really THAT wanted?
I am still using my iPhone 4. I skipped over the 4s, just because ok it had some more performance, and the included siri, My sister had 2 of the 4s and I tried one for a week, didn't really care for it, Plus you know if I wanted siri I could always use some jailbreak tweak, then the iPhone 5 came out, I was then going to buy it.
I liked how it had the 1-gig of ram, new and improved speaker, noise cancellation, and better camera. Then I started to see people complaint about the screen/keyboard glitch, the camera issues, and how they hated the apple maps and on top of that no JB. so then I backed off yet again, and I am thinking of backing off of the iPhone 5 and then buying the 5s, yeah my phone is outdated, but hey it WORKS, plus it has a untethered JB!
Anyway I do think, that the finger sensor will be nice, I am always in meetings and with the little ones running around the house grabbing anything and EVERYTHING they can, I would be nice to see there faces when them try to use the 5s and cant play games without daddy's fingerprint..LOL!
but the thing is, will the iPhone still keep in there regular price ranges or will they jack up the prices for more added security?
I don't know but I do know this for sure, I do hope I will see better reasons to upgrade..LOL.


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What's CommonThese brain teasers rely on your ability to recognize groups of common attributes. For each of these puzzles you'll need to figure out why the words or letters are grouped as they are. Sometimes you will be asked to pick the odd-one-out or to place a new word into the correct group.
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A person
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Sep 14-15: Limitations and Exceptions Network Workshop
Copyright reform is under active discussion at the national level in numerous countries. The goal of the Global Research Network on Copyright Flexibilities in National Legal Reform is to produce draft language for a flexible limitation and exception that could be included in national legislation. We expect to offer this language, which may include more than one model provision, to legislators and civil society advocates in countries contemplating copyright reform. Additionally, we aim to develop an online "tool kit" to assist these deliberations.
The impetus for this project was discussion at the August 2011 Global Congress on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest. Its final communiqué, the "Washington Declaration," includes a section on "Strengthening Limitations and Exceptions," stating:
- "limitations and exceptions are under threat, especially from efforts to recast international law as a constraint on the exercise of flexibilities in domestic legislation,"
- "efforts [are needed] to defend and expand as appropriate the operation of limitations and exceptions in the years to come," and
- communities of scholars and advocates should "[p]romote discussion of employing 'open-ended' limitations in national copyright legislation, in addition to specific exceptions."
The project launched at a December 2011 meeting by the Institute for Information Law, University of Amsterdam and the American University Washington College of Law Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property. Our next meeting will be held September 14-15 in Washington D.C., where we hope to come to agreement on draft legislative language, and review of a draft white paper on the Three-Step Test and its relationship to flexible limitations and exceptions. It will further include a discussion of the positive cases where flexible limitations and exceptions are enabling innovation and development.
The final product from the project – in the form of an online tool-kit promoting open limitations and exceptions, will be released at the 2012 Global Congress on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest. The Congress will include a half day L&E track to discuss the forums where L&Es are being considered, strategies for promoting open L&Es within those forums, and the identification of research and analysis needs to contribute to the deliberation in those forums. We are hoping that many of you will be able to join us there for the presentation and dissemination of this work.


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Every industry needs better collaboration. And companies that use Cisco TelePresence solutions are redefining what working together really means. Explore below to find your industry and learn how telepresence and our other collaboration technologies are transforming how we live, work and learn.
Telepresence, next-generation video conferencing, is used for distance learning, virtual field trips, professional development and extending the reach of major educational institutions.
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The Big Exchange
Membership Has Its Privileges!
The BIG Exchange gives members of participating organizations reciprocal admission at 20 organizations throughout San Diego County! Show your current membership card and get free entry to the organizations listed below. The BIG Exchange is sponsored by the San Diego County Membership Managers Collaborative.
Participating Organizations
Explore where the wonders of the ocean come alive!
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
Preserving Our Surfing Heiritage
312 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA
Coronado Historical Association
Explore Coronado's unique history, art and architecture.
1100 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA
Learn more about Japanese heiritage and customs in a peaceful garden setting that promotes well-being and serenity.
Balboa Park | 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA
Where wonder comes naturally on San Diego Bay
1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA
Art of the People
Balboa Park | 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Providing public access to contemporary art, artists, and the creative process
700 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Celebrating the rich history and future of music making
5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA
Museum of Photographic Arts
See the future. On view today at MOPA.
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Contemporary and Modern Art in North County
704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA
The social and technological past, present, and future of motorized vehicles
2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
Collect, preserve and share the Chinese American experience and Chinese history
404 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Our City, Our Story
Balboa Park | 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Bringing California's Railroad History to Life
Balboa Park | 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Collect, preserve, interpret and display the finest works of art that men and women have created throughout time
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA
San Diego Natural History Museum
The third oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi.
Balboa Park | 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Save Our Heritage Organisation
Twenty Years of Preservation Efforts in San Diego
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Think. Play. Create.
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The family said they're finally getting some closure after Florida Highway Patrol investigators have arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with a crash that killed an 18-year-old woman last year.
Fredrick Andrews, of St. Augustine, is charged with DUI manslaughter in the death of Shae Burchfield. Andrews was arrested Friday and booked into the St. Johns County Jail.
State troopers said Burchfield was riding a dirt bike northbound on Wildwood Drive at South Winter Hawk Drive about 2:30 p.m. on July 8, and Andrews was driving a pickup truck southbound when the front of the pickup struck the dirt bike head-on, killing Burchfield.
Burchfield's grandmother, Gloria Burchfield, has been reminiscing about her granddaughter since her death. "We're getting ready to close one book and open another," Gloria said.
Troopers said witnesses saw Andrews driving erratically before the crash. They said FHP investigators took a blood sample from Andrews at the scene of the crash to determine if alcohol or drugs were present in his syste.
Investigators said an extensive blood analysis showed that Xanax, cocaine and methadone were in Andrews' system at the time of the crash, and investigators determined Andrews was under the influence of drugs while he was driving.
Burchfield was yards away from her home when she was killed.
Burchfield's family said even though they will always have to live with the pain of her death, they don't wish any bad on the person responsible for taking her life.
"I don't want to necessarily see [Andrews] go to prison for the rest of his life," Burchfield's grandfather, Carl Burchfield said. "But, I would like to see him get some help and get him off the streets for a while."
While Burchfield's grandfather still tries to cope with the tragedy, he offers these words of advice:
"When you say 'Goodbye,' make sure the last words are, 'I love you,'" Carl said. "That happened between Shae and I, and I'm thankful for that."
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A mother fears she will become "isolated" if she is forced to move because of regeneration of council housing.
Nadine Holt, of Haverland Court, Stonegrove, has been living in a house in Edgware managed by Barnet Homes with her son Logan, three, for four years.
With the property due to be demolished as part of a regeneration project, the 24-year-old was told she would have to find alternative accommodation.
She opted to stay with the housing group instead of finding a private landlord, so was offered a flat in Kingsley Drive, Hampstead Garden Suburb.
But with her son's childminder in Edgware, her job in Watford and her hairdressing college in Borehamwood, she says her life will become a "complete struggle".
She said: "They're playing with people's lives and I feel so frustrated. They don't understand how hard I'm trying to live a normal life, and how impossible living in Hampstead Garden Suburb will be.
"It's so stressful. I am going to be so isolated there. It's miles away from anywhere. I feel as though I am being dumped in the middle of nowhere. I refuse to go.
"I'm not sleeping or eating and all I feel like doing is crying. It's an awful situation to be in and I hate that my son has to go through it."
Her son's family all live in the Edgware area and have provided her with a "tremendous" amount of support – something which they will not be able to do if she moves across the borough.
She also claims she specified she did not want to move to the Colindale or Grahame Park area due to family history.
She added: "I don't want to live in privately rented accommodation as you only get 12-month contracts. It would be too unsettling for Logan to have to move.
"Barnet Homes also offered me a flat in Hampstead Garden Suburb but I specifically requested a house because I've got a dog and a cat for security.
"They told me I could find another job or get another childminder – it doesn't work that way.
"I'll lose my whole support network. I'll be completely on my own."
Barnet Homes full statement
"Nadine had stated that she would like a property in Edgware and was told that secure properties are very rare in the area and there are only private properties available. She told her Decants Project Officer that this was OK and that she was willing to move into private as a last resort and look for her own housing under the local housing allowance rate. Therefore she was originally invited to view two private properties in Edgware, being fully aware of the lack of secure properties in the area. The first property was offered to another client and she was unable to attend the viewing of the second property on two occasions due to her work. Her Projects Officer had also been looking for properties within the west of Barnet to be close to Edgware, such as Burnt Oak and Golders Green, as unfortunately Nadine is unable to move into Colindale and Grahame Park areas in the west of the borough due to previous history.
"She was then nominated for a property in Hampstead Garden Suburb on 27 June as this was the only available 2-bed property for that week. This property is an assured Housing Association property (assured tenancy) which is about the most secure form of tenancy available. She was nominated for this property as she had told her Decants Project Officer in her assessment that she drives so he believed she could easily drop off her son to the child minder and then proceed to her work in Watford. The time this would take her by car was measured at 16.3 miles taking 27 minutes. She was encouraged to view this property.
"She telephoned the Barnet Homes Housing Service Manager last week where it emerged in the course of the conversation that she had given the car to her father so no longer had use of it. She was clearly advised by the Manager of the steps she can take if she is not happy with the offer. 1 That she has the right to ask for an initial review of the offer through her Projects Officer. 2 If he decides the offer is reasonable, she can either accept the offer or formally appeal against it (Section 202)."


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo men's swim team toppled Nova Southeastern University on Saturday afternoon at the Marion Bowman Aquatics Center, out-swimming the Sharks by a final score of 136.5-1234.5.
The Lions opened strong, taking first place in the 200 Yard Medley Relay as Pawel Trenda, Jose De Jesus, Matheus Assis, and Milton Alberto-Requejo earned a total time of 1:30.42. The combination of Jackson Hall, Justin Wulff, Michael Marino, and Vashaad Fincher picked up fourth place, completing the event with a time of 1:42.64.
Trenda continued his success into the individual events, taking home a first place finish in the 100 Yard Butterfly with a time of 48.97. He continued to build momentum into the 100 Yard Backstroke, where his time of 50.65 was good for his second top finish on the afternoon. The Oswiecim, Poland native rolled through his competition once again in the 100 Yard IM, finishing in first with a time of 51.57.
Alberto-Requejo had a solid home opener, earning a first and second place finish on the afternoon. The Buenos Aires, Argentina native touched at the 1:45.22 mark in the 200 Yard Freestyle, good for second place, before taking home first in the 100 Yard Freestyle with a time of 47.57.
Fincher saw success in the 50 Yard Breaststroke, touching first with a time of 27.57, before taking home the top slot in the 100 Yard Breaststroke with a mark of 1:00.76, touching the same time as NSU's Thomas Aycart.
Rhet Rheinlander earned a second place time of 25.21 in the 50 Yard Backstroke, before picking up a third place time of 54.35 in the 100 Yard Backstroke. The Sarasota, Fla. native went on to complete in the 50 Yard Butterfly in 24.23, good for third place, as he finished behind Assis and Keown.
Assis completed the afternoon with a pair of top finishes, touching first in the 50 Yard Free with a time of 21:01, and in the 50 Yard Butterfly with a mark of 23:15. Keown was right behind Assis in the 50 Fly, finishing with a mark of 24:06, good for second.
Dillon Kasson earned a second place touch in the 500 Yard Freestyle, hitting the wall with a time of 4:48.43.
The Lions hammered it home in the 200 Yard Freestyle Relay, with the combo of Assis, Keown, Rheinlander, and Alberto-Requejo taking home the top slot with a time of 1:24.42. The relay team of Kasson, Marino, Wulff, and Hall touched with an overall time of 1:32.37, finishing fourth.
The Lions return to the pool deck on Friday, October 25, when they host Florida Southern. Start time against the Mocs is slated for 4 p.m. at the Marion Bowman Aquatics Center.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo men's swim team, be sure to visit SaintLeoLions.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Lions news by following Saint Leo Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube.


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Library History
The $365,434 budget vote was held on June 9 and passed 1435 to 1243. An additional proposition of $25,000 for books was approved 1405 to 1236. Bruce Johnson was reelected to another five year term as a Trustee.
In September the library celebrated its first year anniversary in the new building. Wilhma reported that Joe Grady joined the staff as a "security watcher " on October 1st . She also noted that parking in the downstairs area was a problem again. Rick Fensterer joined the staff as a page on November 9th.
The library held a Bake Fest on December 12 and one hundred and twenty five people attended the event.
A comparison of statistics from 1966 and 1976 shows that circulation more than tripled, going from 67, 830 to 232, 836 in ten years.


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Arizona State Credit Union awarded $34,000 in scholarships to 18 individuals – a combination of both college students and recent college graduates of Arizona schools.
The scholarships were awarded through Arizona State Credit Union's Community Leaders Scholarship and Loan Reduction program.
The Community Leaders Scholarship provides help for students to pay for tuition, books and other academic expenses, whereas the Load Reduction Grant helps graduates pay for student loans. The graduates were awarded for their academic achievements and commitment to the community.
Recipients of the scholarships are from various Arizona schools, including Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona, University of Phoenix, Gila Community College, Mesa Community College and Paradise Valley Community College.
"I commend each of these students for the commitment they have made to their education," said David E. Doss, President/CEO of Arizona State Credit Union.
These scholarships are only one part of the scholarships and grants that Arizona State Credit Union supports. The Credit Union is a supporter of sustainability and providing assistance to the Arizonans and local communities that it serves.
Arizona State Credit Union is a non-profit, statewide financial cooperative. The company has 21 branches across Arizona that provides financial products and services.
The 18 award recipients are Casey Lee Green, Brigitte Steinken, Eric Lehnhardt, Mathew Wadsworth, Maria Pina, Sawsan Hamad and Kevin Denhardt, all of Arizona State University.
Camille Adkins-Rieck, Daniel Cheek, Noam Dorr and Alegra Savage are the recipients from the University of Arizona.
Timothy O'Donnel and Chelsea Wilson are of Mesa Community College, James Burgos and Angela Towner are of the University of Phoenix, Jacquelina Blanch of Gila Community College and Joseph Cook of Paradise Valley Community College are also recipients.
"It is a privilege to be associated with some of the state's brightest and most deserving individuals," Doss said. "I am certain their dedication will enhance not only their futures but the future of Arizona as well."
For more information about Arizona State Credit Union or its Community Leaders Scholarship and Loan Reduction program, please visit www.azstcu.org.


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Visionaries in Technology: Thayer Distinguished Speaker Series
Miguel Nicolelis, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Neurobiology, Biomedical Engineering and Psychology and Neuroscience; Co-Director, Center for Neuroengineering, Duke University
Friday, November 15, 2013, 3:30pm
Spanos Auditorium
Thayer School's Visionaries in Technology series honors engineers and scientists whose insights have benefited humanity through revolutionary engineering solutions, paradigm shifting scientific advances, novel fields of inquiry, or policy shaping debate. The 2013 series speaker is Miguel Nicolelis, M.D., Ph.D., the Duke School of Medicine Professor of Neurosciences at Duke University; Professor of Neurobiology, Biomedical Engineering and Psychology and Neuroscience; and founder of Duke's Center for Neuroengineering. He is also Founder and Scientific Director of the Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute for Neuroscience of Natal. The title of his talk is "Principles of Neural Ensemble Physiology and How They Apply to Brain-Machine Interfaces."


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Leonardo DiCaprio Lists His Beachside Bachelor Pad
Leonardo DiCaprio Lists His Beachside Bachelor Pad
If you thought dropping $75,000 a month to rent Leonardo DiCaprio's Malibu beach house seemed excessive, imagine scrounging up $18.9 million to take it off of his hands for good. The Great Gatsby star is rumored to have his eyes on a much greater prize (hint: it involves the quietly listed property of a media tycoon). While the decorating scheme of DiCaprio's seven-bedroom, six-bathroom beach house lacks inspiration – to say the least – it's the 4.4-acre hillside spread overlooking the ocean that makes this property a hot ticket. Keep reading to peek inside this sprawling seaside estate!
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Ever marveled at the thought of making your own homemade pasta? What about your own homemade cannelloni?
Kelsey Nixon's making it all from scratch on the premiere of her new show Kelsey's Essentials today at 2:30pm ET. Learn the basics of homemade pasta and get mouth-watering recipes like her Italian sausage, spinach and ricotta cannelloni.From the pasta to the sauce, Kelsey will show you how to make everything from scratch.
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Over the past several years as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal, I have received constant inquiries concerning the Journal's impact factor, or lack thereof. I would then need to explain that to receive an impact factor, several years of tracking by Thomson ISI was required. Now, I no longer have to provide that explanation because last month, the Journal received its first impact factor from Thomson ISI, a very respectable 3.232. This ranks the Journal as third among the 7 non-review sleep journals receiving impact factors.
While the Deputy Editor, Associate Editors and Editorial Board as well as myself are pleased with this impact factor, I would like to reiterate that it is not the sole criterion for a scientific journal's success. The impact factor is an indicator of how often papers in a journal are cited by other papers. Thus, it is one marker of whether the content of a journal is being disseminated and used by scientific investigators. In this regard, it would appear that papers published in the Journal are of some relevance to the sleep research community. However, the mission of the Journal is to help serve the needs of the membership of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; the vast majority of whom are sleep clinicians. Thus, much of the content of the Journal is devoted to information that can be used in clinical practice. Consequently, for the Journal, the primary metric for success is whether or not the membership values and reads its contents. In this regard, I was pleased to learn that a recent membership survey gave the Journal high marks. Given the Journal's mission, this is more important than a high impact factor.
As the Journal moves forward, a respectable impact factor will be valued, but the Journal will not succumb to the seductive lure of pursuing a high impact factor by employing policies targeted to inflate it. Rather we will continue to publish papers, reviews and commentary relevant to the practice of Sleep Medicine and of educational value to the membership of the Academy.
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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - A man who is accused of kidnapping an elderly woman from a grocery store and killing her in 2010 has fired his lawyers and plans to represent himself.
52-year-old Donald Williams was caught on surveillance video leaving a Leesburg Publix with 81-year-old Janet Patrick, who he had just met. About a week later, police found Patrick's body in Poinciana woods.
The trial for Williams, who could face the death penalty, begins in less than two weeks. He told the court he plans to tell jurors he was temporarily insane at the time he allegedly kidnapped and murdered Patrick.
Williams underwent a mental health evaluation earlier this year, where a judge ruled he was competent to stand trial and competent to defend himself. Williams fired his public defender and will act as his own attorney.
Last week, Williams issued subpoenas to two Lake County doctors who specialize in sleep disorders.
"Sleep disorders for myself have been clear for 40 years," Williams said in court. "Weeks at a time I've been awake."
The judge ruled that the doctors would not have to testify, in part because they have never spoken to Williams and do not want to assist him as expert witnesses.
Williams continued, saying he wasn't thinking clearly when he gave statements to police and media.
In a jailhouse interview, Williams said he was present when Patrick was murdered in the woods but says someone else did it, calling it a carjacking. He said while Patrick was giving him a ride home another man carjacked the two of them, tied them up and locked them in the trunk. The gunman then beat Patrick and forced Williams to dispose of her body, he said.
Williams said on Wednesday he no longer wants jurors to hear that version of the story, instead saying a brain injury may be to blame for his actions.
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Yes. We do have two different types of finish on the Tai Chi Balls: Clear Coat and Wax. This is a
run that is going to be clear coated. I love the clear coat finish. It is very durable and makes the balls look great!
Most of the clear coat polyurethaned Tai Chi Balls head off to classrooms. They are very easy to clean... always a good thing.


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This week we're looking at some council 'gaffes' of the past - with some sagas still ongoing even today.
How many of these can you remember? Have we missed any off the list? email email@example.com, tweet @Bournemouthecho, or leave a comment below.
The Surf Reef
Once described as "a £3m flop" and "white elephant", the Boscombe Surf Reef has, to put it mildly, had its fair share of problems including the fact that it simply never worked as it was intended to.
We could give you an entire rundown of the saga, we'll point you towards our Surf Reef section as it will probably take a lot less time!
The reef is expected to take on new life as a marine reef and will be opened up to snorkellers with dedicated zones for kite and wind surfers when the UK's first multi-purpose coastal activity park opens in Boscombe.
Christmas decorations are banned
Bournemouth Council banned Christmas decorations for 6,000 staff in 2002, including at day and residential centres, because they were deemed a "fire hazard" during the fire service strikes.
Winter Gardens knocked down after the Liberal Democrats are elected to save it
Closed down, up for sale, saved by a change of administration, under review and then demolished.
The Winter Gardens was another of the hot political topics of Bournemouth's past.
Years of campaigning to save the Winter Gardens came to an end when councillors voted for the much-loved concert hall to be knocked down to make way for a car park.
The Lib Dems pledged to listen to the thousands who signed a petition to save the building but after gaining power and commissioning further reports they voted to demolish it.
The building, which was once home to the BSO, was knocked down in 2006.
The IMAX
Once branded 'Britain's most hated building', the IMAX was fully demolished last April after years of controversy.
Built in 1998, it would be 2 years and 8 months until the Waterfront complex would open with residents labelling it an 'eyesore' due to it blocking the much-loved sea views from the top of Bath Hill.
Less than three years after the IMAX cinema opened, it closed in 2005 for refurbishment and never re-opened.
The four-storey glass-fronted building, which was also once home to a nightclub, a KFC, a pub , Chinese restaurant and children's soft play area, was bought by Bournemouth Council for £6.5m in 2010 so it could be demolished.
The site was used as an open-air events space last summer with council leader John Beesley saying an Imax replacement would 'not be rushed'.
Poole's 'Christmas Cone'
Back in 2009, Poole's 33-foot artificial Christmas tree caused quite a storm. The tree, which cost £14,000, was branded a waste of money and compared to a giant green traffic cone.
The conical creation caused a wave of protest, was lampooned in the national media and even resulted in the formation of a Facebook site dedicated to slating it.
After just two weeks in Falkland Square, the tree was taken down and replaced with a real tree much to the delight of its critics. The tree went up for sale in 2010, we wonder where it is now...
Food bins are binned
More than 100 brand new food waste bins were carted off to landfill after Bournemouth council staff accidentally threw them away. Refuse workers forgot to remove the food caddies that were clipped into residents' 'little bins' and emptied them into the truck – food caddies and all.
Chips in bins
In 2006 there was outrage when 70,000 wheelie bins delivered to Bournemouth households were tagged with hidden microchips. The council warned curious householders who removed the "passive" computer chips that they could pick up a £28 bill for a replacement bin.
The news sparked accusations that the council was acting "like Big Brother" with councillors and residents demanding to know why they were kept in the dark over the devices.
Christchurch council's sandbags U-turn
Christchurch council was forced into an embarrassing climbdown after it refused to provide flood-hit residents with free sandbags or plastic sheeting.
Residents said they requested sandbags from the council but were told they would have to purchase Floodsacks at £30 for a pack of four.
The U-turn came after Prime Minister David Cameron publicly stated that no councils should be charging for sandbags. The council subsequently pledged to refund residents and offered to help them protect their properties.
Poole council spies on family
In 2008, Poole council used powers intended for anti-terrorism surveillance to spy on a family for three weeks to check whether they had lied about living in the catchment area of a top primary school. They hadn't.
Jenny Patton won a landmark legal ruling in 2010 when the Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruled the council acted illegally.
Christchurch raises glass to St George... in no alcohol zone
Christchurch councillors gathered with the mayor to taste a free glass of beer in celebration of St George's Day in 2009 only for it to be pointed out that they were drinking in an alcohol-free zone. Whoops.
Casino saga
In 2007, a deal was signed on the eve of polling day committing Bournemouth to a £59m scheme for a new casino next to the Pavilion.
A major row erupted when the Conservatives won control of the council from the Liberal Democrats and discovered that the deal with the Trevor Osborne Group had been sealed that same day. It was later declared legal after an inquiry.
Bournemouth elects Labour mayor for first time in WWII
Until the 1990s, the only time Bournemouth council had allowed a Labour member to become mayor was in World War II – when Hitler had vowed to have all Britain's mayors shot.


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WINTER PARK, Fla. - Seven individuals have been selected for induction to the Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame. The Class of 2012-13 will be inducted to the Hall of Fame on June 17, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. This year's SSC Hall of Fame and Honors Banquet will be sponsored by S3 Design.
The newest class of SSC Hall of Fame inductees is comprised of six former student-athletes and one former SSC administrator. Named to the Class of 2012-13 were: Nicolas Boisvert (Lynn baseball), Megan Brown (Florida Southern softball), Denyve Duncan Boyle (Saint Leo softball), Elias Gonzalez (Tampa men's cross country), Emelie Karlsson (Barry women's soccer), Malana Winskas (Tampa women's soccer), and Gregg Kaye (former SSC associate commissioner).
This year's inductees represent the 21st class to be selected to the SSC Hall of Fame. A total of 179 student-athletes, coaches, and administrators have previously been inducted into the hall since the inaugural class of 1991-92.
The Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame was founded in 1991 to honor those persons who have made outstanding contributions to the conference. Its purpose is to perpetuate the memory of those who brought distinction, honor, and excellence to the SSC.
Denyve Duncan Boyle - Saint Leo Softball (2002-05)
Duncan began her career by being named SSC Freshman of the Year in 2002 and would conclude her tenure as a four-time All-SSC performer. Duncan was a first-team selection in 2002 and 2004 and garnered second-team all-conference honors in 2003 and 2005. She was a National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-American in 2002 and 2004. Duncan was also tabbed the SSC's Player of the Year in 2004. She concluded her career as the Saint Leo career leader in a number of statistical categories, including hits (269) and stolen bases (87). Named to the SSC Silver Anniversary Softball Team, she also ranks among the top five of the league's career leaders with 269 hits. Duncan's talents extended beyond the softball field, as she was a four-time member of both the NFCA All-America Scholar squad and the SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll. Duncan was inducted into the Saint Leo University Hall of Fame in 2011 and works in the development office at her alma mater, where she also serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the Lion softball squad.
To read more about the other six inductees, please visit the official website of the Sunshine State Conference at www.sunshinestateconference.com or click here.


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The word on the street was that the salted caramel pecan babka roll ($3.50) at The Sycamore Kitchen is stunning, and it turns out the word is right on. On the outside, it resembles a sticky pecan bun more than a babka roll. Toasted pecans are held in place by a thick layer of sticky sugar, which gives the outer layers of the roll a little crunch. Inside, the roll is a recipe-perfect image of a cinnamon bun. The inner layers are soft, with the enticing smell of yeast bread. Though it never gets overly sweet, this is definitely a no-holds-barred roll, meaning every bite is intense. Order some Stumptown cold brew coffee to help cut through the sugar, then take a seat by the window and enjoy.
The Sycamore Kitchen143 South La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map); (323) 939-0151; thesycamorekitchen.com
About the author: Sarah Woo is a pasture-raised, California girl paired with slow-grilled Santa Maria tri-tip and piquant Korean kimchi. Check out her kitchen adventures at Winner Celebration Party. You can also follow her on Twitter at @wcpartyparty.


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Westhoff says Jets' handling of Tebow was a 'mess'
Published: Friday, January 11, 2013 at 5:07 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, January 11, 2013 at 5:07 p.m.
NEW YORK — Mike Westhoff, the Jets' recently retired special teams coordinator, tells a Florida radio station that the way the team handled Tim Tebow was "an absolute mess."
Westhoff tells WQAM in south Florida on Friday that he was "very, very disappointed" in the Jets' lack of use of Tebow, the popular backup quarterback acquired last March to be a key part of the offense. Instead, Tebow barely got on the field in most games and never started at quarterback — even after Mark Sanchez was benched.
Westhoff adds that he's "still waiting for the unveiling" of the game plan that included lots of Tebow. The quarterback tried to hide his frustration throughout the season, but Westhoff says he could see a change in his demeanor and "that swagger that got out of him a little bit."
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Divans With Décor DirectionMay 06, 2014
The Canvas
Whether you're fortunate enough to find yourself with a blank canvas (be it a first home or a floor-to-ceiling revamp) or you simply wish to embellish your interior picture, personalised home furnishing concept The Canvas believes it can help. The ultimate playground for décor devotees, the upstairs space in the former French Concession showcases a curated selection of furnishings and home accessories (think scented candles from Voluspa and vases from Southeast Asia), and they even hold weekly workshops and offer one-to-one consultations with an 'Interior Artist'.
Canvas' specialty lies with sofas, divans and armchairs – very much inspired by the old-school English and French aesthetic – turned out in plush mocha, purple, grey and blue velvets. Models vary from the modern and undulating Belfort winged armchair in Persian blue or geometric print, to the classic wood-trimmed Resplendent Louis, and the studded two-seat Chesterfield on wooden and brass casters – but in case you're worried your living space will resemble a rendition Liberace's dressing room, Canvas cleverly offsets these luxurious pieces with modern minimalist coffee tables, dry-brushed consoles, simple mirrors, and ethnicky totems and sculptures. Meanwhile, workshops are orchestrated in both English and Chinese – this spring saw a flower arranging and 'easy-fix' interiors focus that included materials, afternoon tea and take-home bouquets to brighten up your own canvas.
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What does a picky eater 3-year-old have in common with a 70-year-old grandparent? Popcorn is their favorite whole grain snack! At my cooking demonstration at the American Museum of Natural History's Global Kitchen Exhibit for over 800 participants I made my wildly popular Popcorn with Brain Butter using an air-popper and I learned a lot about this beloved snack! Here are some interesting observations:
- Most people (at home or at work) pop their popcorn in microwaveable bags loaded with partially hydrogenated oils and artificial flavorings (make sure to ready the ingredients) or buy it ready-to-eat – both can be very high in sodium. And, as a result, most kids couldn't identify a corn kernel!
- There was a big taste difference between freshly popped popcorn kernels and the ready-to-eat varieties. With the freshly popped getting double thumbs up!
- An air-popper is a novel appliance with many people wanting to put it on their wedding registries or buy it as a great gift. It uses air, not oil which keeps the fat level low.
- Many people didn't know it was considered a healthy, whole grain snack – what a bonus!
Growing up, my sisters and I always popped popcorn old school on the stove on Friday nights in the "burnt" popcorn pot (with parent supervision!). Every time we popped the corn kernels it was always an exciting experience and the wonderful aroma signaled movie night at our house! These simple memories made family time, fun-time. No need to burn a pot if you have an air-popper.
I'm a big fan of the Cuisinart Popcorn Maker because it pops most kernels and doesn't make a mess of popcorn lose all over the place (I've gone through many air-poppers to find the perfect one!) My favorite corn kernels are Bob's Red Mill because they are GMO-free and have a delicious taste whether it's the white or yellow corn kernel varieties. And, this delicious whole grain snack adds needed dietary fiber to keep our digestive tract in tip-top shape!
What are you waiting for… let's get popping! Here's my recipe to unjunk this wildly popular whole-grain snack food that boosts good nutrition, too! I've remade this much-loved snack by using an air-popper to pop the corn kernels and then adding flaxseed oil instead of butter. Flaxseed oil's yellow color looks like butter, but this healthy fat rich in omega-3 fatty acids protects our hearts and sharpens our brains. Add a few pinches of sea salt to taste and munch away.
Popcorn with Brain Butter
- Place popcorn kernels in air popper and pop following manufacturer's directions.
- In medium bowl, drizzle flaxseed oil over popped corn and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat evenly.
Makes 4 serving (1 cup per serving).
Nutrition Facts per serving: 70 calories; 4g fat (0g sat fat, 1g mono, 2g poly, 0 g trans); 0mg cholesterol; 8g carbohydrate (2g fiber, 0g sugar); 1g protein; 30mg sodium; 4% Daily Value (DV) iron.
What's your favorite topping on popcorn?
– Stacey Antine, MS, RD, author, Appetite for Life, founder, HealthBarn USA, co-host, Family Food Expert Internet Radio Show, and recognized as top 10 dietitians nationally by Today's Dietitian magazine for her work with HealthBarn USA.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - In an hour-long debate hosted by WJCT on Monday morning, Florida's District 4 Senate candidates Republican Aaron Bean and Democrat Nancy Soderberg sat down to sound off face to face.
At times, they interrupted each other to draw a stark contrast. The topic of conversation centered around the candidate's campaign platforms, each arguing they can offer something different.
"I'm running as a common-sense moderate that's going to change the conversation among the career politicians in Tallahassee and grow this area, get jobs and education moving again," Soderberg said.
"Well, I would work to repeal Obamacare. We're not going to have more spending from the government, we're going to give people more choice, let them keep more of their own money and have more freedom," Bean said.
The concern for many people who called in questions revolved around the economy. Bean, a former state representative, promoted his record while serving in the Legislature.
"We spent more money overall for those eight years, education rose, spending for education rose, jobs came to Florida, came to Jacksonville and northeast Florida. We've got a great record to run on," Bean said.
Soderberg, a professor at the University of North Florida, challenged the status quo.
"Where are our incentive packages? Where has Tallahassee been in trying to grow that port, expanding it to the standards and make sure that we keep the 3,000 retired military personnel that come out of the service every year on the First Coast? Soderberg said. "I'll do just that in Tallahassee."
In their fifth appearance together, both candidates made it clear education is a top priority.
"My priorities are to get a jobs plan going as soon as possible and to try to make sure that we have educated students, our kids for the 21st century economy," Soderberg said. "That means technology, science, math, make sure that we're at the top of the states in this country."
"I want for everybody to have choice in their education system," Bean said. "One size doesn't fit all. Public school is great. I've got kids in the public school and that's great, but if it doesn't work for them, we want them to have other choices where they can go to a private school or be homeschooled or go to a charter school."
The candidates are set to meet again on Channel 4.
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It's Friday again and time for another question created by The Imperial Library.
Here's today's question:
"Which Redguard saint is shown with a sword through her halo?"
As with last week, we'll be giving out a signed copy of The Infernal City. See rules after the break…
TESting Your Knowledge – Contest Rules
- Send your answer to [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name, email address, and mailing address.
- Only one entry per person. The first submitted answer will be your official entry, additional entries will be removed and not considered for the random drawing.
- All entries must be received by 11:59 pm EST on Monday, January 25th, 2010. Any entries submitted after the Cutoff Date will not be considered.
- The winner will be chosen in a random drawing of correct answers received by the Cutoff Date.
- All participants must be 18 or older to enter and verification may be required before winner is announced.
- The winner will get a copy of The Infernal City signed by Greg Keyes.
Good luck!


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Love and LogicRiddles are little poems or phrases that pose a question that needs answering. Riddles frequently rhyme, but this is not a requirement.
The greatest minds will stop to wonder,
The morose spell that I cast asunder,
Sometimes, there is great joy that I can bring,
Or cause thoughts that swirl in a mental din.
The symbols of love and logic, divided,
An essential respect for each, abided,
With fear or dread I am often met,
And faced with hope to not be misled.
But with me, to understand, you must,
I'm not always a cause for boom or bust,
Equally, peace and delirium may be found,
But only upon a champion's espouse.
A trivial matter or a grave proceeding,
Can you articulate this riddle's meaning?
AnswerA decision
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Mini-Me's ex breaks the silence on making amateur midget porn: A woman's journey
Cashing in while the iron's hot, Verne "Mini-Me" Troyer's ex-girlfriend and sex tape co-star Ranae Shrider sat down for an interview with News of the World to openly discuss the couple's sex life. I will never, ever in my entire life write anything as funny as the unintentional hilarity that comes out of Ranae's mouth. This chick should do Vegas:
"So I'd lie on the bed and Verne would crawl up my legs to have sex with me. And as he did it his feet would be tickling my knees! It wasn't quite as passionate as sex with a normal-sized man but he did his best. He didn't wear a condom. There was no point, they're all too big. On the whole though, he wasn't short of sexy skills and tried his hardest to make up in technique what he lacked in size."
On their first time and the Mini-Me's magical rebound skills:
"I had no complaints. But the whole thing was over in three minutes. It was strange having sex with someone who couldn't reach to kiss me at the same time, except for my tummy that is! I was so relieved it was over. But minutes later Verne was ready to go again. That night we made love three times in 20 minutes, which most bigger men only dream about doing."
On why midget's prefer sex on dry land:
"I thought it would be fun to do it in the tub," she said. "Sadly I almost killed him. While Verne was watching TV I ran the bath, emptied a bottle of bubbles in it and called him in. But the bubbles were so thick and high that once he climbed in he got lost under the water and I couldn't see him."
Mini-Me almost drowns trying to do his girlfriend in a bubble bath. Jesus. *hangs up keyboard* Sorry, guys, you just can't follow something like that. I'll be simultaneously laughing/crying/inhaling White-Out in the supply closet until the next post. Hold my calls.
UPDATE: I'M A PTERODACTYL! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH! P.S. We're out of White-Out.


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John Clayton Testamony for Coleman Clayton, 1832
19 Sep 1832 — Person County, North Carolina
State of North Carolina, Person County
On this 19th day of September in the year 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said county John Clayton of said County aged 74 years (B: 1758) who being duly sworn maketh oath that in the year 1781 this affiant was drafted in Caswell County N. C. to serve three months in the militia that he was placed under the command of Capt. Hardin & Lieutenant Barnett and marched to Ramsay's Mill on Deep River in North Carolina to guard the public stock of provisions at that plan against the Tories; that he remained at Ramsay's Mill until his term of service expired and then returned home; that this affiant is well acquainted with Coleman Clayton of Person County and that he will knows that said Coleman was attached to the aforesaid company and performed the like service as this affiant.
His mark, John Clayton
Sworn to subscribe this day & year aforesaid
Dickens Clerk


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I must call the executable "pdftk" inside a python script loop to merge
pdf files into a single pdf.
The shell command is: pdftk file1.pdf file2.pdf cat output file3.pdf
(the existing files file1.pdf and file2.pdf are merged into the new file file3.pdf)
pdf files are correctly created by gnuplot calls inside the python script via the command:
subprocess.Popen("gnuplot /path to gnuplot script.../dofit.gnu", shell = True)
I tried with the commands:
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os.environ['old'] = "/path to file../file1.pdf"
os.environ['new'] = "/path to file../file2.pdf"
os.environ['sum'] = "/path to file../file3.pdf"
subprocess.Popen("pdftk $old $new cat output $sum", shell = True)
The error messages are:
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Error: Unable to find file.
Error: Failed to open PDF file:
the same command executed in bash shell works well.
The syntax of "subprocess.Popen(..." is probably wrong...


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Of course I'm part naughty and nice! And I'm not afraid to admit it. I think it's a good combination! LOL! Don't you? Torrid thinks so!
Below you'll see me in two different outfits from Torrid. One is my "naughty" look and the other is my "nice" look. In both outfits I'm rocking Torrid boots, which run big by the way. Make sure you get a chance to try them on. Just an FYI. Get the details on the outfits at the end of the post.
The "naughty" look reminds me of a fun night out for the holidays. Nothing too formal and my "nice" look is very much sitting by the fireplace drinking hot cocoa. That's my idea of casual by the way LOL! Which outfit do you like more? I'm kind of leaning towards the naughty look!
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68S — By Alan Harper —
September 2004
It's Hip to be Square
Part 2: Azimut's designers were able to start the 68S with a clean sheet of paper.
It's this kind of thinking that reminds you that there is one important advantage to having been out of the express yacht game for so long: Azimut's designers were able to start the 68S with a clean sheet of paper. And they clearly enjoyed the challenge. Unlike rival boats from other European yards, there is no saloon on the lower deck. With the hardtop, optional four-piece glass doors across the cockpit, big retractable TV, and comfortable seating for six, the deck saloon serves perfectly well. The space saved by this decision has been put to excellent use not just in the owner's stateroom, which occupies nearly half of the available lower-deck space—the raised dinette on the starboard side, right by the picture window, is a truly superb conception—but also in a usefully proportioned twin-berth guest suite on the port side and, of course, in the big, bright VIP suite in the bow. In the stern, meanwhile, there's space for a 10'6" tender garage or optional crew cabin.
Then there's the interior decor, which is also clearly intended to catch the eye. It has been carefully thought through, from the silk blinds to the naturally dark wenge wood used for the furniture and worktops as well as optionally on the floors. The overall effect, with so much emphasis on horizontal planes, stark right angles and a minimalist use of light, is fashionably cool and Asian and puts the 68S in the vanguard of current European boating style—up there with "signature" vessels like the Wallypower 118. But with cheerful upholstery and the funky use of glass in the head compartments, she's not taking herself too seriously, either. It's as if the designers wanted to remind their style-conscious customers that boating is meant to be fun. After all, this is a boat with a bright-red hull.
Performance is another area where Azimut had to go back to first principles and consider weight, power, and hull shape. The 68S's hull is narrower than its 68-foot flying-bridge sistership as well as somewhat lighter. The hull sections are also noticeably deeper at the forefoot, even though the deadrise aft declines to just over 15 degrees. The basic power package of 2,300 total horsepower is good for speeds in the mid-30-knot range, but my test boat was the first to be fitted with the more powerful (2,600 total hp) MTU TE94s, which gave lively acceleration and a respectable top speed of more than 37 knots. V-drive gearboxes and hull tunnels keep the shafts at a reasonably shallow angle, and there seemed to be little of the penalty in turning circle that this arrangement often entails. The 68S handled as nimbly as you could expect of a boat displacing over 30 tons, and that fine forefoot sliced confidently through the wake of the 50-foot chase boat, which were the only waves of any size we managed to find. She may be Azimut's first in 20 years, but she's an express yacht all right, with poke and poise. It's a fun drive.
From the dock to the open sea and back again, it is impossible not to be impressed by Azimut's achievement with the 68S. In re-entering the express market, the company knew it was taking on a difficult task. Corporate pride as well as the realities of the marketplace inevitably decreed that the new boat would have to be an attention-grabbing, stylistically original tour de force. And she is. But those same commercial realities also demand handling and performance qualities of a higher order than those of a high-end million-dollar motoryacht, which is Azimut's stock in trade. Here, too, the 68S delivers.
Just one question remains in my mind: Will anyone take up that challenge, and actually start fitting square topsides windows on their boats? Somehow I doubt it.
Azimut Phone: (39) 011-93161. www.azimutyachts.com.
Next page > Azimut 68S Specs > Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
This article originally appeared in the August 2004 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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INSTANT FUNK! .:Jul 03 09:.
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Join us at the rhythm lounge on July 12th, where DJs THUMBPRINT and DOPESHOES will be turnin it out with disco, boogie, and funk all night long!
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Exile & DJ Day...MJ Tribute .:Jul 02 09:.
Yet again another DJ Day and Exile vid....tt seems like they can't ever do wrong.
- Jo_iLL
Do The Right Thing-20 Years .:Jul 02 09:.
When I think of a provocative sensibility to film making a name on the top of the list is Spike Lee. Do The Right Thing
for me is the quintessential cinematic piece of Spike Lee's collected
work that holds the most provocation. Without getting into all of the
countless political and socio-economic underlying messages in Do The Right Thing (which
would take a whole blog dedicated entirely to this movie and endless
chapters/entries) I would like to acknowledge the impact that this film
had. From critics saying this film would incite riots to being
mentioned as the best film from the 1980's Spike Lee had a huge impact
on the way we see each other with this film. Roger Ebert said this
about the release of the movie:
'Spike Lee has given more genuine and varied images of black people than in the last 20 years of American movies put together.'
Never Can Say Goodbye .:Jun 27 09:.
The rental's loaded up and I'm READY TO ROLL!!! .:Jun 27 09:.
See you in Los Angeles!!!