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Control News from Europe December 2007
Andrew Bond reports on process controls
By Andrew Bond, Industrial Automation Insider
Honeywell Does Austria
Salzburg, for the second time this year and the third in 20 months. This time it was the EMEA Honeywell Users Group or HUG Conference. Despite a reported record attendance this seemed a slightly more subdued event than either last year in Seville or 2005 in Prague. But if this years event seemed a little short on major announcements, there were plenty of less headline-grabbing developments which, taken together, could be said to add up to some important shifts in emphasis. Arguably the most significant of these is a renewed interest in, one might almost argue a rediscovery of, field devices or, as Honeywell likes to put it, Level 1 in the Purdue model.
As one Honeywell executive put it to INSIDER in a subsequent conversation, HPS has had to make its mind up whether it is going to be in the field device business as a serious player or whether it should simply get out of it altogether. The decision to take it seriously, he suggested, had reenergized a section of the company which had hitherto been, or at least felt it had been, treated as a poor relation.
One of the key factors in this change in emphasis has been the recent acquisition of Enraf, and it was former Enraf vice president of international sales and marketing Tony Tielen who was tasked not just with explaining the Enraf acquisition, but with presenting the new strategy.
However, it is also clear that wireless has proved a catalyst, raising the profile of field devices as vehicles for delivering added value. No surprise, therefore that, in Honeywell speak, were no longer talking about field devices, but field solutions.
Look for Honeywell to make more acquisitions in this space, said EMEA vice president and general manager Paul Orzeske in what would have been his opening presentation, had his flight from Chicago arrived on time. What kind of acquisitions? Were changing the business model about how we deliver solutions in Level 1. Were migrating from a pure technology to a solutions provider and were looking for acquisitions which bring solutions.
Custody Transfer
That seems to be exactly what Enraf has delivered; for example, not just specific technology for,
level gauging, but complete solutions for tank inventory management, blending and additive injection, loading systems and custody transfer. According to Tielen, the aim is to enhance the field device portfolio to include not just all the main process measurements but, more importantly, to add differentiating technologies such as on corrosion measurement, wireless and weights and measures. Combining these technologies with domain expertise will enable the company to excel in the deployment of next generation instrumentation.
That will in some cases mean acquisitions; in others, collaborations such as that with Krohne to develop the recently announced VersaFlow range of mag flow, Coriolis and ultrasonic flow transmitters. These, Tielen emphasized, arent just rebadged devices but joint developments, with Honeywell in particular adding its wireless expertise. The result is a rapidly developing know-how in level and flow, with a particular emphasis on custody transfer.
No one is seriously expecting Honeywell to be challenging the Rosemounts, Yokogawas or even
Endress+Hausers of this world as field device vendors in the near future, but there is nevertheless a clear determination to make an impact at Level 1, something which Orzeske believes is essential for a Main Automation Contractor (MAC).
But Level 1 is certainly not the only area where Honeywell seems to have shifted its stance somewhat. Another is the still highly contentious area of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) where Honeywell has spent the last couple of years perched on the fence between the advocates on the one hand of full integration of BPCS and SIS and, on the other, of total separation.
Closer integration
Now, while theres no lurch in one direction or the other, there are signs of a discrete shuffle toward the integration end of the spectrum. Inevitably Honeywell argues that its always been able to provide a degree of integration, and it still stops well short of an ABB or Yokogawa style solution based on a common hardware platform, but the next release of Experion, R310, due in early 2008, will not only include new hardware for Safety Manager, but also a common HMI across BPCS, SIS and Fire & Gas. EMEA director of sales support, Jean-Marie Alliet, stresses that what were talking about here is Operational integration which avoids common cause faults.
That common HMI is also a major theme in the drive to improve operator effectiveness, based on Honeywells involvement in the Abnormal Situation Management (ASM) consortium. While much of that is already familiar, whats new is data showing, for example, a 38% improvement in the ability of an operator to recognize the development of an abnormal situation before the first alarm and a 35% to 48% improvement in the speed of response. This work is now extending into a key area for improved safety through the introduction of automated procedures for infrequently performed operations, such as start up and shut down. With procedural operations implicated in 30% of all reported incidents, the aim is to use automation drastically to reduce, if not eliminate, human variation and the dependence on operator experience. Its an approach that echoes the view of exida co-founder Rainer Faller who, in a keynote safety address, suggested that the continuous process world has much to learn from the batch world when it comes to the safe execution of procedural operations.
And what of wireless? Jack Bolick, speaking via video, described it as a watershed event and Jean-Marie Alliet predicted that it would usher in a technology step change like the DCS 30 years ago. Honeywell, claimed Tony Tielen, was the number one provider with the largest installed base and was endorsing and driving SP100. Missing from any of these pronouncements, not surprisingly, was any mention of the standard that dared not speak its name, at least in those surroundings. Indeed OneWireless senior product manager Yu-Gene Chen managed to get through an entire one-hour wireless presentation without using the word WirelessHART once. So where does Honeywell now stand on the issue, and why did they oppose the release of HART 7.0 and with it WirelessHART in September?
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Brasil Foods: Focused On M&A? Citi Upgrades TP To $30
Non-organic growth is a strategic imperative for Brasil Foods (BRFS) and lately M&A rumors flared up again. Local newspapers made references to a potential dairy asset sale and some deal discussions in Indonesia.
Citi analysts Alexander Robarts and Marcelo Inoue discuss the potential for an M&A:
With the 2-year merger-related synergy program coming to a close, and with most of the senior executives in place since the August 14 appointment of a new CEO, we suspect that management is sharpening their focus on M&A opportunities. We also note that the US$ interest rate interest rate environment is still relatively attractive.
Regarding the dairy assets (4% of consolidated EBITDA), we note that they have the lowest margin and lowest return among Brasil Foods's four operating segments. A large portion of sales are in long life milk, which has we estimate has a low single-digit long term industry sales growth rate. However, a 2012 joint venture with Carbery, a producer of whey products, could imply that Brasil Foods may want to keep the higher margin processed part of the dairy portfolio, including cheese. [Barron's: It reads to me Citi is shutting down that idea, what do you think?]
In Indonesia, where Brasil Foods exports, there could be attractive opportunities to strike a joint venture or make an acquisition, in our view. Indofood Sukses (INDF.JK; Rp6,700; 1), is one of the largest food companies in the country. Among its four businesses is a distribution company it uses for its noodle, pasta, cooking oils and margarines. Moreover, as our Indonesia-based consumer staples analyst, Margarett Go, highlights, the owners of the company have recently entered the Brazilian market in agribusiness. In our view, striking a distribution joint venture with Indofood Sukses could add value to Brasil Foods akin to the Federal Foods JV deal in the Middle East. We note that CP Indonesia (CPIN.JK; Rp3,950; 1) is the leading poultry company in the country with a 55% market share in processed chicken. [Barron's: Indonesia sounds like more plausible.]
Earlier this week, Citi raised Brasil Foods's price target to $30. This stock is trading at $25.


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Editor's Note: Patricia Ravitz of Novato, a delegate at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., is reporting her observations for the Independent Journal this week.
What a day! I could write 10 pages and still run out of room to tell all the wonderful and crazy stories of our adventures in Charlotte.
Tuesday at breakfast we heard from our great Sen. Barbara Boxer, California Secretary of State Deborah Bowen and State Controller Betty Yee.
Then I was off to the Women's Caucus — I was so excited to hear from one of my personal heroes, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, chair of the Democratic National Committee. She is the first Jewish congresswoman from Florida and the first woman to chair either major political party.
She told us of finding a lump in her breast while in the shower one morning and her journey through breast cancer at 41. Even with this terrifying blow, she knew she was fortunate because she had good health insurance. This is one of the many reasons why I support Barack Obama, because thanks to him being a woman is no longer a pre-existing condition. It's not "ObamaCare," it's "Obama cares."
This election year is personal for every woman. We've seen what Republican control means for women. We are not going backwards. The caucus ended with one of the best political videos I've seen. It was the story of how "fired up" became the call to action of the Obama campaign. By the end of the video there was not a single person sitting. We were once again shouting the chant, "Fired up, Ready to Go." There can be no doubt the women of America will be game changers in this election.
We were headed back to our hotel when we heard police sirens. We turned around to see police cars racing up behind us and officers pouring out onto the street. We realized quickly there was a huge protest up ahead and that being behind the police line was where we should stay. As things progressed we realized there was no way we were going to make it back for rest and re-grouping.
We hunkered down, and I found a semi-quiet place to begin writing this blog. But soon it was time to head over to the site of the convention and the pressure was on. I saved a seat and went in search of a place I could collect my thoughts. What was that up ahead? It looked like a place set up for reporters. What the heck. I was on deadline, so gave it a shot.
I approached the woman in charge and said, "I'm on deadline. Can I grab a spot at the table?" She asked me who I was with and I said, the "Marin Independent Journal." She said, "grab a chair." It was only after a woman shouted from over the barricade, "I love you guys!" that I asked what the sign said on the other side of the barricade. "NPR" she told me. No wonder I felt right at home.


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Airbus's inauguration ceremony for the A350 final assembly line in Toulouse last Tuesday marked a key milestone in the company's 40-year history of widebody production and the latest step in its pursuit of a market segment dominated by Boeing for the past decade and a half. More than 1,000 representatives from customers, suppliers, partners, along with elected officials and other invitees bore witness to the 800,000-sq-ft factory next to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in southwestern France, where Airbus houses the program's first static test airframe.
Sized as an A350-900, the ground test unit sits at the final assembly line's Station 40, where the company has assembled the fuselage and installed the wings and vertical tail plane. At the adjacent Station 50, Airbus has joined the fuselage of the first flight-test airplane–also an A350-900–and plans to mate its wings and tail "in the coming weeks." Last Monday Airbus rolled out the vertical tailplane for the first flyable A350 (MSN 1) from its Toulouse paint hall. The first A350 component to sport the Airbus livery, it stands some 33 feet tall and will join with the fuselage via what the company calls an innovative, lighter and more aerodynamic connection.
Plans call for the start of assembly of a third A350 XWB before year-end, first delivery in 2014 and a production rate "ramp up" to 10 aircraft per month by late 2018.
Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, signs continued to point to a launch of a new version of the 777 by that time. Speaking last Wednesday during his company's third-quarter earnings call, Boeing CEO Jim McNerney referred to an entry into service "at the end of the decade or the beginning of the next decade" for the airplane now known as the 777X–widely seen as a direct competitor to Airbus's A350-1000, scheduled for EIS in 2017.
Calling it a lower risk endeavor than, most notably, the 787-8, McNerney talked of "harvesting risk" the company has absorbed over the past decade.
"One of the options with [the 777X], and we are discussing this with some of our customers, is to put a composite wing and a new engine on the current airframe," said McNerney. "Building a composite wing of this size would not have been thinkable a decade ago. We now know how to do that and I can't think of anyone else who does. So that would be an example of harvesting 787 applied technology in a second-generation form, combining it with a current system…to come up with something pretty special."
keesje (not verified)
October 29, 2012 - 11:36am
"We now know how to do that and I can't think of anyone else who does."
It seems underestimating the other guys has become symptomatic..
OneCleverSpaniel (not verified)
October 29, 2012 - 6:53pm
...to come up with something pretty special... I see, so that's and old aircraft then with plastic wings.
Hmmm...think someone should roll out the drawings of an old tupolev design with 6 engines and send it to Mr. McNerney - then at the next press conference I would bet he comes up with a 777-6x!
I bet he doesent know how to use Catia (or Autocad for that matter) so why do Boeing put people like this at the front of a company, it beggars belief.
American engineering? just compare an awful looking Jeep to a Range Rover or Toureg not quite in the same league really.
BoeingBeatsAirbus (not verified)
October 29, 2012 - 8:49pm
It's clear by your comment that you have little to no understanding of how dominate Boeing's 777 is and how big of a hill Airbus has to climb. There is far more to an airplane than what it's made out of. The 777 is a 17+ year old design and Airbus has yet to make a plane that can compete. The 777x will leap over Airbus's A350 XWB when it is introduced, even if the fuselage is aluminum. Finally, your comparison of how a car 'looks' in relation to how an airplane is built is all the proof anyone needs to know that you are clueless about airplane design or maintenance. Shall we even talk about how expensive a VW or Land Rover is to own? They may look nice (to you, that is a subjective opinion) but that doesn't mean they can perform. Stick to cars, you don't know anything about airplanes.
Aspiring Aviator (not verified)
October 30, 2012 - 10:31am
That is a very good note to take into consideration. It truly is remarkable how dominant the design of the 777 is, even in today's markets. Alas, it will be interesting to see how successful the A350 performs. Will it dominate the long haul markets for the next decade, or not? We'll see...
le bon vivant (not verified)
October 31, 2012 - 3:56am
"We now know how to do that and I can't think of anyone else who does." This is what sets Boeing above the rest.
The 787 is built of a monocoque composite frame while the AB350 is made of composite pannels riveted on an aluminum frame.
Troughout aviation history, boeing has led and Airbus copied. The boeing 737 led, the A320 followed, The boeing 767 led AB 330 followed, The 747 led A380 followed, the 787 led AB350 followed.
As of now Airbus has no clue on how to build an aircraft with the economics of the 787-10 but believe me, whether they like it or not, they will have to follow after seeing the runaway success of this aircraft.
Now, one keesje and a cluelessSpaniel can dig that.
Andy Dancer (not verified)
October 31, 2012 - 4:40am
Out of the blue, with no mention of Airbus? the spaniel seemed to start a lot of comments here.
777 - 17 ½ plus years... I see, and 1,350 ish orders.
The spaniel told me 558 orders and counting for the new 350 aircraft & yet to fly – seems like its going to do OK.


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ancientbuddhism wrote:Looking for the Vinaya: Monastic Discipline in the Practicle Canons of the Theravāda, by Anne M. Blackburn
pilgrim wrote:Copyright issues aside, the entire PTS translation of the Tipitaka has been scanned and is available as pdf files here.
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Pali-English Dictionary, T.W. Rhys Davids and William Stede
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Kindred Sayings (5 vols), tr. Mrs C.A.F. Rhys Davids and F.L. Woodward
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Designation of Human Types, tr. B.C. Law
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Why CM Punk turning heel isn't that big of a deal.
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So for weeks, the build up to 1000th Raw had been made into a momentous occasion. While it was fun seeing the old faces for a little reunion, something big needed to happen for the show itself to be memoriable and lead into a exciting angle to lay out through out the summer. With much speculation in what this big angle is going to happen, it was WWE champion CM Punk 'turning his back on the fans' attacking The Great One and thus presumably turning heel.
The actual transaction is very popular amongst the fans, Everyone has been craving for Punk to go back to his old self as the complaints for his stale face promos were increasing by the numbers. However the after effect on the whole picture of a heel Punk isn't all that exciting for several reasons.
Let's face it, Everyone wanted to see a Cena heel turn, including me. Taking aside all the consequences to the business like merchendise sales and going against his ethos, A Cena heel turn would've been one of the most shocking things ever. Most fans who don't use the Internet would've never seen it coming and that this moment would've been etched in their heads forever. When these fans grow up and think about memorable Raw moments they'll talk the night the great Cena turned heel, very much like the Hogan heel turn that most wrestling fans saviour.
WWE has opted out of making that risky move and have gone with the safe easy option in turning CM Punk heel. That's the problem with WWE now is that they don't take risks, they stopped Ryders push, they haven't made Ziggler leave Vickie, they never let Cena get beat by Lesner, they teased a new heel but went with the basic Big Show monster character, the list is endless.
So now that Punk turning heel is the major angle WWE have gone with for this summer (along with Brock/HHH), how will it all pan out? Well for starters, the pros of Punk turning heel are that 1) From what we've seen in the past, Punk is an excellent heel. His excellent mic skills allow him to express his comedic wit in an all out rage when degrading an opponent. The innovator of the Pipe Bomb, famous for breaking the 4th wall promos, now Punk will be able to literally whatever he likes and that should bring the Punk everyone first loved. And 2) WWE is in need of a major heel that draws. Jericho was probably the biggest heel but him not winning anything after the hyped up return has turned him abit stagnant, Show is just doing some typical monster punch everyone because I'm a meanie etc, ADR hasn't managed to rise to the occasion. So Punk has got the popularity and measures to be an effective heel.
However what goes against the heel turn is that: How will the fans react to a baddy Punk, the guy is so popular now that if he carries on with the Anti Hero stuff, he can only get more popular. The amount of fans booing him will depend in which direction he decides to take, if it's the ripping apart backstage politics stuff, not caring about anything he says, reminiscent of an Anti-Hero then I'm pretty sure that we'll have a 'Tweener' in our hands. It could be possible that he'll become a cheating type heel which will get heat from fans but somehow I don't see that happening. Whatever the character aspect he takes, it's looking to be a Cena v Punk feud again. Which brings me to my point of the prospect of this being the summer of Punk's heel turn isn't that significant.
Here you have a wrestler who was born to be a heel, return back to his old self. Whereas if you had Cena heel turn, well I've already talked about the impact of that. And I don't want to sound like a moaner going on about I want Cena heel turn, I'm fine with Punk's heel turn but there's nothing that really shocked me about it. I expect to see a Cena v Punk and maybe Big Show at the SummerSlam PPV with Punk probably cutting good promos about Cena overshadowing him while he was champion and Cena doing the usual stuff.
I would like to point out Im a fan of Punk, I wrote a blog about it actually, so this isn't a Punk bashing blog. I'm more complaining about creative not taking bold moves, not being risky. Like Cena winning MITB, it was all too safe. Agree or disagree, this is just the state of mind I'm currently at.
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It seems like after a dissapointing Pacers/Pistons duel, the upcoming Pacers/Knicks battle is not all that interesting.
Anyone else feel this way or is it just me?
Lets see, we have to go 4-1 to reach 60
we are facing IT's new team
this team acted like they won the championship last time they beat us
JO as well as the rest of the pacers said "we'll remember this"
I sure hope they remember, then combine our spanking on sunday and we could really drill the knicks tonight.
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As the food and agricultural industries strive to feed a growing global population while reducing resource use and environmental impact, waste is a significant issue. A new report from Rabobank's Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group (FAR), titled "Don't Waste a Drop!" outlines how a convergence of factors are driving food and agriculture companies to transform waste from a liability to a revenue source.
According to the report, global food and agricultural supply chains generate about 1 billion tons of waste each year, with about 2,000 cubic kilometers of water used to produce the wasted food.
The report identifies categories of factors driving companies to change their approach to waste. "Push" factors include resource scarcity and regulation. "Pull" factors include consumer expectations and potential new revenue. "Enabling" factors include technology and scale. Given these combined forces, companies are finding ways to reduce waste, and to turn waste into revenue-generating byproducts such as livestock feed, fertilizer, energy or other products.
The authors note that in developing countries, most food waste tends to occur in the production and post-harvest phases, while in developed countries, waste occurs at the consumption end of the chain. A chart in the report shows North America and Oceana with relatively small levels of waste during agricultural production, processing and packaging compared with other parts of the world. At the consumption end of the chain, however, North America and Oceana account for a significantly larger portion of food waste, although Asia accounts for the largest share.
The report provides examples of waste-reduction or waste-use efforts underway at several companies based on company sustainability reports. Coca-Cola and Mars Food, for example, have targeted zero waste and 20 percent and 25 percent water reduction respectively. Walmart has targeted zero waste and 100 percent renewable energy, but without a target date listed in the report.
Nestle' is using 800,000 tons of waste coffee grounds from its factories around the world to generate 3.5 percent of its energy consumption. Starbucks is exploring the use of enzymes to break down coffee and food waste into sugars and subsequently into succinic acid, which can be used to make bio-based products such as plastics.
Paul Bosch and Justin Sherrard, Rabobank analysts who authored the report, say, "There are now examples in all sectors and all parts of the supply chain of waste being utilized to access new markets for energy and materials, and to generate higher returns in the process. While there are different business models and success criteria that apply, we believe that more food and agriculture companies will follow because the drivers behind this shift are too important to ignore. Leader and early adopters are most likely to get the best returns."


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OAKLAND — Alameda County is in talks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to streamline the way sexual assault evidence is processed and hoping to become a model for other jurisdictions around the country.
Under the pilot program, rape kits–semen, hair and other DNA evidence — that are sent to private labs would undergo a streamlined review after they are processed, in an attempt to speed up cases.. In instances where the suspect is known, DNA profiles will be used to see if the perpetrator has committed other crimes, said Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley.
"We're going to bring tomorrow's technology to today's solutions and tap into the resources that exist today and are not being utilized in many of our jurisdictions," O'Malley said Tuesday.
Earlier this year, O'Malley's office identified about 1,900 untested rape kits sitting on crime lab shelves. Today about 270 kits considered top priority remain, which the county hopes to analyze and prosecute soon. Of the kits tested, half have been linked to a perpetrator within 72 hours of uploading the information.
Nationally, an estimated 500,000 rape kits remain untested as a result of inadequate funding or departments that prioritize other crimes. Often, rape kits where the assailant is also known are not tested, especially if the rapist admits fault. That's a problem, said O'Malley, since even known rapists can be linked to other crimes.
In one such case involving a Cleveland woman who had been raped by her brother-in-law, the rape kit was never submitted because the assailant was known. More than 20 years passed until Cleveland police finally submitted the kit, matching the man to the rapes and murders of two teenagers.
Under the program, private labs will run some DNA samples from crimes, freeing up government labs to take on other kits, doubling up on the testing, O'Malley said. A percentage of the samples tested by private labs will be reviewed by government labs for quality control.
Clearing the backlog of rape kits has been a priority for O'Malley and Representative Mike Honda, D-San Jose, who recently helped secure $42 million in federal funds to address the backlog. That money will now be used to set up new cold case units and hire additional detectives to investigate sex crimes.
"Victims endure emotional trauma of the rape and then undergo an invasive forensic examination to collect DNA samples," Honda said. "Knowing that the kits remain untested and their case not prosecuted because of administrative issues only adds to the victim's pain and suffering."
Natasha Alexenko, who was raped and robbed at gunpoint on a New York City street in 1993, said Alameda County's program is at the forefront of the nation when it comes to bringing sexual assault cases to justice.
"Communities where every kit is tested have seen a dramatic difference in arrest rates," Alexenko said. "Our leaders are recognizing that it's an issue and the new funding that will allow cities to create infrastructure that works to bring justice to victims.
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The Best Raw Card Ever? A Look Back...
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Hi all,
I recently voiced my 2 cents on the current WWF product as an Attitude Era Fan who has began watching wrestling agin after a few years away from the tv shows.
I got a lot of reactions over my comments surrounding the weaker aspects of the attitude era that history seems to overlook, and highlighted some of the glaring similarities between the product then and now, even though I'd count myself as a massive attitude era mark.
But when trawling through some old episodes online, I came across an absolute gem of the era, an edition of Raw that I believe contains one of the most impressive cards to my memory, a card that could easily be a PPV line up.
In a time when Raw is extending to 3 hours, episodes are bogged down with prolonged promos and skits to pad out the time, and matches are coming in for a lot of criticism for their short length, non-finishes, stale pairings and above all else - the actual number of matches per show - If there were ever an episode of Raw to watch and learn from, where finishes arent clean but still serve a purpose, where the announcers convey genuine excitement and plug the entire card, rather than someone's job evaluation, and we actually get to see matches we haven't seen before THAT WE ACTUALLY WANT TO SEE?!
For me this was it.
September 14th 1998; Two weeks after Summerslam, and building towards Steve Austin vs Kane vs The Undertaker for the WWF Title at Breakdown IN Your House. This show came after perhaps one of the most underwhelming episodes of Raw in the era (main event edge v jeff jerrett - when both were firmly in the mid card, following a summer slam that caused quite a few minor injuries among to top talent) and in my head, this was the WWF paying the fans back.
Opening Segment; PPV Build and Raw main event set up
An excellent opener with two of the best talkers in history. Aggressive, engaging and purposeful. And look! No script! Awesome. Above all else it establishes that Austin is anything but invincible.
Match 1; Road Dogg vs Jeff Jerrett
Remember when factions fought other factions? Remember ringside brawls? Remember tag team wrestlers in singles matches being a bit of an unknown quantity? Remember vicious looking weapon shots? Sundaycall remembers. Strong opener and if your an older fan you'll remember the fun that was had by billy gunn in selling road dogg's injury.
Match 2; THE ROCK VS KANE!
The start of the rise of the biggest baby face star of the new millennium. The first sledgehammer shot on Raw. Two main eventers clashing for the first time. A massive win for the rock and JR makes sure you fucking know it!
Match 3; Intercontinental Title match Triple H vs Owen Hart
Never mind that it's two of the best performers of their generation, never mind their in ring chemistry, never mind the prestige of the title and how the announcers and fans respect that prestige, never mind that once again it progresses a stable war - it's a chance to see Owen hart vs triple H, in a tv match, and look at what you can do with 7 minutes. RIP Owen.
Match 4; The Undertaker vs Mankind (No Holds Barred)
Did you read the title?! Oh and development of the story on the night, the turn of the rock and the first glimpses of the rock/mankind rivalry and even the rock n sock connection. Stiff shots and a freaky sell-job by Kane. Awesome.
Match 5 (wow 5 matches) Edge vs Gangrel
Ok, a typical tv match. And the story didn't really go anywhere for a while afterwards (until Christian debuted )
Match 6 Sable vs Jackie (evening Gown Match)
A pretty good women's match. And frankly if youre gonna fill time before the main event, it may as well be ladies in their underwear. AWOOGA.
Match 7; Steve Austin vs Ken Shamrock for the WWF Title
The only time these two faced off on television. From memory, Shamrocks only title match one on one and frankly it's a pretty good match. You'll never see Stone Cold deliver a power bomb anywhere else! Shame Shamrock regressed back to the mid card afterwards.
I have a lot of love for this episode, for the style of matches, the opponents that were paired together and above all else THE CROWD. Back when Raw could draw 14,000 fans, and those fans were very very loud. Listen to the noise when wrestlers are in rest holds for example...
Also this announce team in these roles blow everyone else away.
Anyway folks that's my pick. I just wanted to highlight what I loved about the era after admittedly bashing the attitude era in my last blog. I'm interested to hear what others remember as the best episode of Raw, for matches, special moments or for good memories over the years.
This is mine.


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There are few parts of the Constitution more clear than, All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments as on other bills (Article I, Section 7, Clause 1).
The capital gains tax on everyone was raised from 15% to 20% and there were other adjustments of the tax code as well.
This bill definitely did not originate in the House of Representatives as required by the Constitution.
So, does anyone care?
The Senate then forwarded their revenue raising bill to the House the day after the deadline, presenting them with a single choice, be blamed for taking the country over the so-called fiscal cliff or not.
With no way to modify any of its provisions and the bell having already rung ending the tournament, they agreed.
It is true that the House had not presented to the Senate any revenue raising solution as it opposed the same, largely because President Barack Obama had made it clear that he would not sign any law that did not raise revenue on the rich. Still, the House is the only body that had authority to do so and their intention not to support a tax increase, by not originating one, should have stood regardless of what the Senate and President thought or wanted. Allowing these other bodies to do so for them has weakened this part of the Constitution and House authority. Henceforth, past practice wrongly will be used to legitimize future revenue raising by the Senate and this part of the Constitution, in effect, will be obliterated.
So why should you care?
For thousands of years, until the Constitution, governments taxed their citizens whenever and whatever they wished. If the pharaoh in Egypt wanted bricks without straw from the Israelites, for instance, so be it. In our republic we have two legislative bodies, the House to represent the people, and the Senate to represent the individual states.
Prior to 1913, the state legislators elected the Senate so that it could protect the interests of the states from the federal governments natural inclination to grow, absorbing state functions. This is called federalism shared government. The House was to protect the interests of the people as its first and major concern.
The power of the purse (both taxing and spending) is one of the most important powers of the Constitution. The Founders resolved that it should be left with the representatives of the people; all bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives (Article I, Section 7).
This made it impossible for the people to be overtaxed for more than two years as all members of this body come up for reelection on the same date every two years.
Addressing this subject, James Madison, the father of the Constitution, observed, This power over the purse may, in fact, be regarded as the most complete and effectual weapon with which any constitution can arm the immediate representatives of the people, for obtaining a redress of every grievance, and for carrying into effect every just and salutary measure.
The U.S. Constitution mandates that the House of Representatives cannot only refuse, but they alone can propose the supplies requisite for the support of government.
This power alone he added, can overcome all the overgrown prerogatives of the other branches of the government. They, in a word, hold the purse
(The Federalist 58).
Taxes, the historic grievances of the masses of all ages, were left to this body alone to originate or initiate.
The significance of this placement cannot be over-stated. In the Constitution only the masses could originate taxes as all revenue for the government came from the backs of the people.
In the United States it is impossible to be over-taxed if we are following the Constitution. No other nation in all of history, as far as we know, had this protection from their government.
This may seem like a small thing given all the hype on the fiscal cliff, but the people really do not want to surrender their freedom from excessive taxation, which, prior to this document was virtually unheard of in the history of the world.
Losing this is far more serious than what pundits said would be the worst-case scenario of the cliff because, once gone, it is unlikely to be retrieved. Members of Congress are doing so incrementally by not insisting that the government stay within its bounds and honor the document that they individually have sworn to uphold.
No one will destroy the Constitution all at one time but by their ignorance or worshipful loyalty to party, they are doing so one piece at a time.
If your representatives voted for this please send him a copy of this article so that he/she will be more sensitive to this issue in the future.
Dr. Harold Pease has taught history and political science from this perspective for over 25 years at Taft College.
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Pemetrexed (Alimta®)
Pronounced: pem-e-TREX-ed
Classification: Antifolate Antineoplastic Agent
About Pemetrexed (Alimta®)
Pemetrexed works by blocking three separate enzymes that cells need to replicate. These enzymes, needed for folate-dependent metabolic processes, are required for DNA replication. Therefore, inhibiting these enzymes inhibits cellular growth.
How to Take Pemetrexed
Pemetrexed is given by intravenous (IV) infusion. It is typically given once every 21 days. The dose is based on the patient's height and weight. A steroid medication is often given before pemetrexed to decrease skin rash. Folic acid supplements should be given for at least 5 out of 7 days prior to the first dose of pemetrexed, throughout treatment and for three weeks after the last dose is given. An injection of vitamin B12 should be given before the first dose of pemetrexed, and then about every 9 weeks during treatment. These vitamin supplementations will decrease the side effects you experience. Speak with your provider concerning the specific dosing of steroids, folic acid and B12 and timing of these medications.
Let your healthcare provider know all medications, vitamins and supplements you are taking as some can interfere with pemetrexed. Be sure to notify your care provider if you take any form of NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as aspirin or ibuprofen because, taken in conjunction with pemetrexed, can cause kidney problems.
Possible Side Effects of Pemetrexed
There are a number of things you can do to manage the side effects of pemetrexed. Talk to your doctor or nurse about these recommendations. They can help you decide what will work best for you. These are some of the most common side effects:
Low White Blood Cell Count (Leukopenia or Neutropenia)
White blood cells (WBC) are important for fighting infection. While receiving treatment, your WBC count can drop, putting you at a higher risk of getting an infection. You should let your doctor or nurse know right away if you have a fever (temperature greater than 100.4), sore throat or cold, shortness of breath, cough, burning with urination, or a sore that doesn't heal.
Tips to preventing infection:
- Washing hands, both yours and your visitors, is the best way to prevent the spread of infection.
- Avoid large crowds and people who are sick (i.e.: those who have a cold, fever or cough or live with someone with these symptoms).
- When working in your yard, wear protective clothing including long pants and gloves.
- Do not handle pet waste.
- Keep all cuts or scratches clean.
- Shower or bath daily and perform frequent mouth care.
- Do not cut cuticles or ingrown nails. You may wear nail polish, but not fake nails.
- Ask your doctor or nurse before scheduling dental appointments or procedures.
- Ask your doctor or nurse before you, or someone you live with, has any vaccinations.
Low Red Blood Cell Count (Anemia)
Your red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to the tissues in your body. When the red cell count is low, you may feel tired or weak. You should let your doctor or nurse know if you experience any shortness of breath, difficulty breathing or pain in your chest. If the count gets too low, you may receive a blood transfusion.
Low Platelet Count (Thrombocytopenia)
Platelets help your blood clot, so when the count is low you are at a higher risk of bleeding. Let your doctor or nurse know if you have any excess bruising or bleeding, including nose bleeds, bleeding gums or blood in your urine or stool. If the platelet count becomes too low, you may receive a transfusion of platelets.
- Do not use a razor (an electric razor is fine).
- Avoid contact sports and activities that can result in injury or bleeding.
- Do not take aspirin (salicylic acid), non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as Motrin®, Aleve®, Advil®, etc. as these can all increase the risk of bleeding. Unless your healthcare team tells you otherwise, you may take acetaminophen (Tylenol).
- Do not floss or use toothpicks and use a soft-bristle toothbrush to brush your teeth.
Nausea and/or Vomiting
Talk to your doctor or nurse so they can prescribe medications to help you manage nausea and vomiting. In addition, dietary changes may help. Avoid things that may worsen the symptoms, such as heavy or greasy/fatty, spicy or acidic foods (lemons, tomatoes, oranges). Try antacids, (e.g. milk of magnesia, calcium tablets such as Tums), saltines, or ginger ale to lessen symptoms.
Call your doctor or nurse if you are unable to keep fluids down for more than 12 hours or if you feel lightheaded or dizzy at any time.
Decrease in Appetite
Nutrition is an important part of your care. Cancer treatment can affect your appetite and, in some cases, the side effects of treatment can make eating difficult. Ask your nurse about nutritional counseling services at your treatment center to help with food choices.
- Try to eat five or six small meals or snacks throughout the day, instead of 3 larger meals.
- If you are not eating enough, nutritional supplements may help.
- You may experience a metallic taste or find that food has no taste at all. You may dislike foods or beverages that you liked before receiving cancer treatment. These symptoms can last for several months or longer after treatment ends.
- Avoid any food that you think smells or tastes bad. If red meat is a problem, eat chicken, turkey, eggs, dairy products and fish without a strong smell. Sometimes cold food has less of an odor.
- Add extra flavor to meat or fish by marinating it in sweet juices, sweet and sour sauce or dressings. Use seasonings like basil, oregano or rosemary to add flavor. Bacon, ham and onion can add flavor to vegetables.
Fatigue is very common during cancer treatment and is an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion that is not usually relieved by rest. While on cancer treatment, and for a period after, you may need to adjust your schedule to manage fatigue. Plan times to rest during the day and conserve energy for more important activities. Exercise can help combat fatigue; a simple daily walk with a friend can help. Talk to your healthcare team for helpful tips on dealing with this side effect.
Your oncology team can recommend medications to relieve diarrhea. Also, try eating low-fiber, bland foods, such as white rice and boiled or baked chicken. Avoid raw fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, cereals and seeds. Soluble fiber is found in some foods and absorbs fluid, which can help relieve diarrhea. Foods high in soluble fiber include: applesauce, bananas (ripe), canned fruit, orange sections, boiled potatoes, white rice, products made with white flour, oatmeal, cream of rice, cream of wheat, and farina. Drink 8-10 glasses on non-alcoholic, un-caffeinated fluid a day to prevent dehydration.
Mouth Ulcers (Sores)
Certain cancer treatments can cause sores or soreness in your mouth and/or throat. Notify your doctor or nurse if your mouth, tongue, inside of your cheek or throat becomes white, ulcerated or painful. Performing regular mouth care can help prevent or manage mouth sores. If mouth sores become painful, your doctor or nurse can recommend a pain reliever.
- Brush with a soft-bristle toothbrush or cotton swab twice a day.
- Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol. A baking soda and/or salt warm water mouth rinse (2 level teaspoons of baking soda or 1 level teaspoon salt in an eight ounce glass of warm water) is recommended 4 times daily.
- If your mouth becomes dry, eat moist foods, drink plenty of fluids (6-8 glasses), and suck on sugarless hard candy.
- Avoid smoking and chewing tobacco, drinking alcoholic beverages and citrus juices.
Skin Changes/Rash
These include dryness, itching, and rash. You should use a moisturizer on your skin and lips, but avoid moisturizers with perfumes or scents. Your doctor or nurse can recommend medication if itching is bothersome. If your skin does crack or bleed, be sure to keep the area clean to avoid infection. Rash related to this medication typically occurs between doses and resolves before the next dose. A rash can result in blistering or peeling of the skin. Notify your oncology team if you develop a rash.
Other Side Effects
Some less common side effects that have been reported include: shortness of breath, blood clots, and an allergic reaction to the medication. Report any side effects to your healthcare provider.
Reproductive Concerns
Exposure of an unborn child to this medication could cause birth defects, so you should not become pregnant or father a child while on this medication. Effective birth control is necessary during treatment. Even if your menstrual cycle stops or you believe you are not producing sperm, you could still be fertile and conceive. A woman should stop breastfeeding while on this medication because it is unknown if the medication can be passed through breast milk.


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Detective Jones arrived to find the murder scene taped off, and the police questioning two suspects. The library of the old mansion was large, and the body of George Henderson was laying face down in front of the fireplace.
Jones asked the police officers to brief him on the case. "John Henderson over there, says that he heard 3 gunshots come from the library, and ran in here with his own firearm to find his brother George dead on the floor," the officer said.
"Henry Henderson says that he heard 3 gunshots come from the library, and ran into the library to find his uncle lying dead on the floor, and John standing over him with a gun," continued the officer as Detective Jones looked at the scene.
Lying on the floor, in the middle of the library, were 3 shell casings. The detective picked one up with his pencil to see that they had been .44 magnum rounds. George Henderson had been shot in the back, 3 times. "Let me question the suspects," Detective Jones told the officer.
"I was just sitting in my bedroom, listening to music, when I heard 3 gunshots come from the library," stammered Henry, the 22-year-old nephew of George Henderson. "I ran into the library and found Uncle John standing over him with his gun. He shot Uncle George!"
"Do you own any firearms, Henry?" Detective Jones asked the young man.
"Just one. I have a Desert Eagle in my bedroom."
Detective Jones took a few notes, then continued on to talk to John.
"I was getting ready to go shooting, out in the wash, when I heard 3 gunshots come from the library. I already had my revolver in hand, so I ran into the library to see what was going on. I found my brother George, dead on the floor. Right after I got there, Henry came running into the room, and started yelling that I had killed him," said John, sounding rather upset. "I didn't, I really didn't! I don't know what happened!"
Detective Jones asked to look at the firearm that John had been holding. The officers on the scene showed him a Ruger Redhawk, .44 magnum revolver.
"Grab Henry, and search his room for a weapon. We're going to take him in for questioning," Detective Jones told the officers.
Why Henry?
HintRead the title.
AnswerA revolver, like the Redhawk that John had been carrying, would not have ejected its brass onto the floor. A Desert Eagle, which can be purchased in .44 mag caliber, is a semiautomatic, and would have ejected the shells as they were fired.
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The world and European champions overcame a turgid start and a spirited Irish outfit to seal a 2-0 win at Yankees Stadium ahead of this Sunday's Confederations Cup opener
Goals from substitutes Roberto Soldado and Juan Mata ensured Vicente del Bosque's side the victory, but they needed to overcome a determined Irish outfit to seal the win after a sluggish start to proceedings on the East Coast.
With the reigning world and European champions opening their Confederations Cup campaign in four days' time, the onus was on La Roja to perform admirably against the Irish ahead of the tournament, and the opening exchanges proved to be a distinctly slow affair.
Andres Iniesta fired a shot narrowly over the bar after a brilliant attacking phase in the early stages, but even though Del Bosque's side were typically dominating the possession count, they lacked the potency to trouble David Forde in the Ireland goal.
Nevertheless, the Boys in Green displayed plenty of fight to frustrate their more esteemed opponents - a far cry from last summer's capitulation at Euro 2012, and could've even taken the lead. Gerard Pique's indecision on the ball was punished by Sammon, who fired agonisingly wide when put one on one against Victor Valdes, in the half's best chance.
Spain, however, recovered from their poor opening, as Ireland began to open up. Pique's header had earlier been cleared off the line by Paul McShane, before a neat pass from Pedro in towards David Villa was intercepted at the last moment by the Hull City defender.
Giovanni Trapattoni's men were beginning to ride their luck, and were fortunate to not fall behind. Xavi teed up Pedro, who expertly turned away from his marker before firing a thundering shot off the underside of the crossbar, before David Silva struck hopelessly over the bar from the rebound as Ireland breathed a sigh of relief.
The second half proved to be an equally dogged affair, as Ireland continued to frustrate their opponents. The flurry of substitutions just before the hour allowed the world champions to add a new dimension to their attack, and it almost paid dividends as Jesus Navas tested Forde, before Pique's shot was thwarted by the goalkeeper.
Ireland's resistance was to be broken, as they finally folded. Darren O'Dea's poor clearance was picked up by Alvaro Arbeloa in an advanced position, before substitute Soldado struck cleanly past the impressive Forde to hand La Roja the lead. It could've been two seconds later, had Jordi Alba not struck narrowly wide.
The visitors had a goal chalked off for offside, in controversial circumstances. From a corner, which was helped on into the path of Simon Cox, in an offside position, before the ball was poked home by Sean St Ledger, sending the sizeable Irish contingent inside the stadium into raptures which soon was dashed by the referee's interjection.
Spain rallied from that scare, and finished strongly. Santi Cazorla saw a dipping effort from distance tipped over by substitute Darren Randolph, with Sergio Ramos heading narrowly over the bar from the resulting corner. Juan Mata wrapped up the game with a finely worked second goal, with a delightful chip over the goalkeeper on the back of a fine assist from Santi Cazorla.
Spain take on Uruguay in their Confederations Cup Group B opener on Sunday at the Arena Pernambucano in Recife, as attention turns towards the tournament in Brazil.


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Discussion in 'Texans Talk Archive' started by Ryan, Jan 5, 2012.
Sounds like he wants to be a head coach again to me.
Sounds like he wants to be the head coach of Texans.
Wants to be a Head coach and does not wanna leave Houston....lol
Yeah...It actually does...
When I first heard Wade had taken the job here as DC after being fired from his Dallas HC job, one thing came to mind.
He thinks Kubes will likely get fired soon and will be able to move up to the HC spot. You would have to be a fool to not think that talk didn't come up while McNair was interviewing Wade for the DC job.
Little did he know, by helping improve our defense, he has secured Kubes future here for at least another year.
I know Wade did not mean it this way, but yeah, it does sound like he'd like Gary's job. I thought the above quote was just funny in a devious-in-my-mind sort of way.
I hope we see a Gary/Wade coached team for at least another 3-4 years based on this season. Keep adding players and experience, and anything can happen.
+1 Definitely the way I feel.
Oh, I bet Kubes gets more than one year.
Can't have a Kubes without a Wade. I hope Wade will give it at least another year to get a SB ring and I think they can do it with both coaches at the head and some healthy players.
Phillip's calming influence has really helped Kubes this year well, the whole team actually but you can tell the difference in the play calling, time management - all sorts of ways. When Wade was gone, Kubiak reverted to his old ways faster than you could say gall bladder. The bottom line is that we need Wade.
Two guys running a business with a third guy working the banks and connections as silent partner. you see it work all the time as long as they respect one another and tolerate one another's idiosyncrasies. Wade can run operations for a few years while Gary runs sales. Bob is the silent partner.
If the two operating partners don't produce the bottom line results, switch positions and reload. That would be so cool. McNair is a pretty good businessman. He understands corner office bullies don't survive. Low key hard workers always have a job.
I would be curious to know when this interview was done. It seems to me the media is trying to sabotage us bringing this crap up now. Trying to make it sound like he is concentrating more on becoming a head coach than on winning this year.
Why else would they be bringing this up now?
Bad timing... really bad timing.
Thank tebow he is not going anywhere:
Got this from SI.com
What, pray tell, is the Hog Index? First I've heard of that one.
This (the bolded) ^^^^^ I'm reminded of something Bill Worrell says a lot: "If the right hand don't get you, the left one will!"
BTW, while Wade might entertain another HC job, I think it speaks volumes that "Daddy" aka O.A."Bum" Phillips will be leading the Texans on the field Saturday!
Team Wary (heh, not as negative as it once was, huh?) will stay here and win a Super Bowl then let Bum hoist this --> during the victory parade down Kirby.
....hey, it's my fantasy. leave me alone.
Any bets on what kind of raise Wade receives if he remains here?
Solution? Make Wade the highest paid D coordinator. I would love to have Wade as a Jim Johnson the rest of his years in the league here in Houston.
I think he's already the highest paid defensive coordinator.
Wade deserves another shot as an NFL head coach. He won't get one. That has more to do with the NFL mindset than Wade's abilities.
Wade is the head coach of the Texan defense just like Kubiak is the head coach of the offense. In this age of specialization, what the Texans need now is a head coach of clock management. All bases would be covered.
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"Back to School with Megaforce" Kicks Off August 25...
Saban Brands has announced today the Power Rangers Back to School with Megaforce UK mall tour beginning August 25 in Braehead, Glasgow. Working exclusively with Intu Shopping Centres, the tour will travel to seven different malls across the UK in celebration of Sabans Power Rangers 20th Anniversary as well as the Power Rangers Megaforce UK launch on Channel 5. The UK tour is just the beginning of a larger European mall tour continuing with stops in France this Fall.
The tour is packed with exciting activities perfect for the whole family, offering exclusive meet & greets and photo opportunities with the new Power Rangers Megaforce! Each stop will have a dress up area where kids can wear costumes by Rubies Masquerade and have their photos taken on an action background with Power Ranger props. In addition, a fashion show will showcase the latest Power Ranger products from a variety of licensees including apparel, bedding, toys, and much more. Guests will also have the chance to get their faces painted as their favorite Ranger and enjoy a coloring station.
As a part of the Power Rangers emPOWER program, a few lucky guests will participate in on-stage demonstrations of martial arts Ranger moves! The emPOWER program teaches kids and families how to put into action the core Power Rangers values of teamwork, confidence, friendship, standing for what's right and health & physical activity. The program also provides parents and community leaders with the tools they need to work together to raise healthy kids.
Another highlight of the tour will be the toy discovery area, where kids can play with the latest Megaforce action figures and toys from Bandai and Mega Bloks. Guests will also be given the opportunity to demo the Power Rangers Megaforce Nintendo 3DS video game adaptation from Namco Bandai Games. Lastly, one lucky guest will win the ultimate POWERED UP weekend family trip to London, while others will walk away with the latest toys and back-to-school items for free!
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- August 25th Braehead, Glasgow
- August 26th Eldon Square, Gateshead
- August 27th Metro Centre, Newcastle
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- August 30th The Glades, Bromley
- August 31th Lakeside, Essex
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Facebook News Feed & Other Changes: Good For Brands
Today Facebook's f8 Developer Conference kicks off and expectations are high. Major changes to Facebook are set to be announced, on the heels of the recently deployed and significant adjustments to the News Feed and Friends Lists, and the addition of the Subscribe button.
To give you some perspective, take a look at how Mashable's Ben Parr described the upcoming announcements in a recent column, titled Prepare Yourselves: Facebook To Be Profoundly Changed:
"I have seen what Facebook is launching on Thursday, and it's going to change the world of social media. And while I won't talk about the mind-boggling things Facebook will be launching, I will say this: The Facebook you know and (don't) love will be forever transformed. The news that will come out of Facebook during the next few weeks will be the biggest things to come out of the company since the launch of the Facebook Platform."
All-righty then. Big things are coming. I'll do my best to synthesize key aspects for communicators here.
The News Feed changes in and of themselves are pretty significant, and (I think) will be helpful to brands using Facebook to communicate with their audiences. In a nutshell, Facebook has removed the "Top News" and "Recent News" views. Instead, the news feed you see when you log into Facebook is adjusted automatically according to the last time you accessed your Facebook page. Ostensibly, these changes make it much less likely that you'll miss items from friends (and brands you follow). If you've not checked your Facebook account for a while, the news you see will the "top news" (I'm assuming "top" is still a function of interactions) from your network. If you check Facebook more frequently, you'll see more timely news. "Top" news items are designated with a little blue flag.
Facebook has also instituted a scrolling news ticker, displaying status updates from your friends and the brands you follow in real-time. So, even if it's been a while since you checked in, and Facebook is showing you top stories that are a little less timely, the News Ticker will display current network activity.
I think Facebook's approach is a pretty slick way to handle the status-update/time conundrum, and I like the way content from brands receives equal footing. Simply put, I want to hear from the brands I follow on Facebook, and I appreciate the fact Facebook respects that. All in all, I think these changes will benefit brands that are using Facebook effectively.
Brief summary of the other recent changes:
Friends Lists: The Friends Lists debuted years ago but have seen little use. The current deployment added a lot of new functionality for Facebook users, and has automated the task of organizing Friends. Best of all, you can now share content exclusively with a specific group of people – Facebook allows you to select which list(s) you want to share posts with right in the Status Update box.
Other changes include:
– Smart Lists: Facebook is creating lists automatically, based upon criteria in your profile (e.g. your alma mater, or where you live) and then creates friends lists automatically from those criteria. As a user, I think this is a great feature – I can easily see activity from my high school or college friends, for example. You can also edit these lists, enabling you to fine tune them.
– Close Friends: If you don't want to miss a single post from a person, add them to the "Close Friends" list. Their posts will jump to the top of your News Feed.
– Acquaintances: Adding people to the Acquaintances list means you'll see fewer posts from them. Only important news, which Facebook currently describes as things like marriages or moves, will be added to your news feed.
Subscribe: Enables you follow the public updates of others, whether or not you're "friends." It's kind of like following people on Twitter.
Photos: Photos gain more prominence in the News Feed, with larger thumbnails and a more visually engaging display of images in the news feed. Images are popular fodder on Facebook – people love to share and see pictures of people, pets, weird stuff and cool products. Facebook has recognized this.
More updates from Facebook are coming, and I'll be doing my best over the next few days to synthesize and summarize what those changes mean for PR pros and marketers right here.
Author Sarah Skerik is PR Newswire's vice president of social media.
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I hope in the long term this is correct. As of now since Facebook made its changes we have seen a 52% drop in activity across our brand page. That's significant and even more of a resaon why I'm interested in what Google+ has to offer. Allan
Allan you are rigth… my activities drop also in 60-75%.
I cannot stand Timeline and I am deleting contacts as they move their facebook to it. Feels to cluttered and spread out all over the place. Basically, my eyes just want to scroll down not zig-zag around feeds and other info.
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you dont 'allow' me to say anything....
I'm allowing you to keep a shred of dignity. Be thankful for that.
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Monmouth University Reports Meningitis Case
A case of meningitis has been reported at Monmouth University.
The Star-Ledger reports that the university's president sent a letter to the school community saying an employee of the campus controller's office is hospitalized in grave condition.
The school says state and regional health officials have been notified, and they are in touch with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help guide the school's response.
A university spokeswoman says it is unclear which strain of meningitis the employee contracted.
The case comes as Princeton University is dealing with several reported cases of meningitis.
Princeton officials said earlier this week they've been given permission by health officials to make available a vaccine for type B meningococcal bacteria that hasn't been approved in the U.S.
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