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The Bearcats helmet for the Belk Bowl ...
I do really like the helmets.
The stadium, meh. If it gets them a real conference invite, then it works.
How do we know he's not Mel Torme?
The good news for UC is that they'll move a lot of product solely on people wanting to get in on the ground floor and be the first people to own a box or purchase premium seating. If they're smart, they'll offer the boxes on 5-10yr leases, which will buy them time to sort the conference situation out before the leases come up for renewal.
Cincinnati Here We Go.
26 Years and Counting...
I do wish they will extend the club seating to the full-length of the pavilion prior to finalizing the plans (assuming they can do so within structural and code limitations).
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What if this wasn't a rhetorical question?
All models are wrong. Some of them are useful.
How do we know he's not Mel Torme?
That was a fun game. Duke went from about to go up a touchdown with 2 minutes left in the game to losing by 2 touchdowns.
Great way to end the year.
"In our sundown perambulations of late, through the outer parts of Brooklyn, we have observed several parties of youngsters playing 'base', a certain game of ball. Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our close rooms, the game of ball is glorious"
-Walt Whitman
Tommy Tuberville... Making friends...
When all is said and done more is said than done.
Meh, its hard for me to worry about this one. Tommy Tuberville and Co. will have no problem getting recruits IMO. If one coach isn't happy with him because he may have pulled a scholarship offer then fine. Honestly, there has to be something else to that. If memory serves, Kempt was reported to have reopened his recruitment really early in the process. He claims to have decommitted only after his offer was pulled, which may even be technically true, but he was reportedly already planning to visit other schools, including Tennessee, before his official "decommitment." It is no suprise that Kempt would reopen his recruitment to include the school where Jones, and more importantly Kempt's brother, ended up. The coaches obviously felt that he would not end up at UC, so they moved on to other QB targets. Something tells me this may be a coach looking for attention or a reason to be mad at UC.
Tubs hasnt changed:
Within the last couple of months, new Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville has been accused of going postal on an assistant coach, leaving Texas Tech recruits in the middle of dinner to accept a new job, and now running off longtime recruits at Cincy (AP)
Pebblebrook High School defensive back Demetrius Monday de-committed from Cincinnati on Thursday after never hearing from new coach Tommy Tuberville.
I think its messed up, his father, Bryant Monday, told the AJC. You wait until a few weeks before signing day to say something? They could have told us a month ago.
Now were left with less than a month until signing day to figure something out. He had other scholarship offers but he hasnt talked to other coaches in six months since he committed to Cincinnati on July 25.
Its really disappointing.
The 5-foot-10, 180-pound Monday said he committed to Cincinnati over Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Ball State, Ohio and Georgia State, among others, last summer. Tuberville was hired by Cincinnati on Dec. 8. After not hearing from the new staff, the elder Monday finally called up the football offices this week.
They told us to look other places, Monday said. Im in Los Angeles on vacation, and I just got the bad news.
The thing is, weve talked to some other kids committed to Cincinnati. They say the same thing, that they havent heard from the staff. Basically (Tuberville) isnt calling anybody, hes trying to get the kids to de-commit on their own.
Its a bad situation.
He did this at Auburn and Texas Tech.
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The Beatles, June 9, 1963
The Fab Four were at the top of both the album and singles charts when they played two shows in one night. Over 4,500 screaming fans paid up to 10/6 for a ticket. Among the support acts was a certain Roy Orbison.
David Bowie, May 31, 1973
The Brits man of the hour was touring the world as Ziggy Stardust, one of the most iconic images in rock. With trusty collaborator Mick Ronson on lead guitar this is the show above nearly all others which music fans claim to have been at. But were they really?
Robbie Williams, May 28, 1998
Having gone solo from Take That, the master showman was at the peak of his popularity with the Ego Has Landed tour and, literally, brought the house down. A sold out crowd got so excited that the balcony in the venue began to bounce alarmingly. Later inspections showed structural damage and the concert hall being closed down for repair.
The Clash, July 13, 1978
Joe Strummer and Co were promoting their White Man In Hammersmith Palais single and arguably the hottest band in the country at the time. Tickets were £4. Equally notable was that support band, US duo Suicide, then on their first tour of Europe, were arrested on suspicion of possession after the gig. The 'drugs' turned out to be seasoning and the charges dropped!
The Jam, December 12, 1979
Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler visited Blackburn several times as they achieved chart dominance. For this show tickets were £3. Last month a ticket stub for the same concert sold on eBay for £67.99 to a collector. If you went, get rooting through those drawers.
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Blondie, February 23, 1978
Debbie Harry, the ultimate pop pin-up, and her band were on their first tour of Europe. On the Thursday night they played Blackburn they also appeared on Top of the Pops when they performed Denis for the first time. It became their first UK top 10 hit.
Joy Division, October 23, 1979
Concertgoers paying £2 to see New Wave pioneers The Buzzcocks little realised that they really should have got there in time for the support band. Joy Division's lead singer, Ian Curtis, tragically took his own life just over six months later.
Slade, May 8, 1974
At the time of their Crazee Nites tour, the Wolverhampton rockers who had trouble spelling throughout their career had been voted the best - and loudest - live band in the world. But what happened to their support band, Beckett?
Pete Doherty, August 25, 2011
With The Libertines and Babyshambles behind him, many wondered if the trouble genius would even show up. He did, fashionably late, and produced a set which included three performing ballet dancers and an Amy Winehouse cover.
Steven Seagal, March 3, 2007
Probably the only Hollywood action hero to play live at King George's. The martial arts master was a surprisingly shy figure as he played guitar with his blues band Thunderbox. Most notable was a man sat on the front row dressed in full martial arts garb who cradled a Steve Seagal action figure throughout the show.


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the average is around 10% ... and the pitcher generally has little control as s tends to fluctuate from year to year. It was one reason I was so bearish on Stanton in 2007, he a 2% rate.
Reds relievers due for a correction in 2008?
Weathers 4% in 2007, Burton 4% and Coffey 18%.


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Happy Earth Day from the folks at Crutchfield!
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Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
It's that time of year again when we all plant a tree to help our planet and make a New Years-like resolution to re-use and recycle more. Perhaps you already have a successful recycling system at your house, or maybe you'd like to start one. But did you know that recycling goes beyond your old newspapers and food packaging?
The unfortunate facts about E-waste
An estimated 50 million metric tonnes of electronic waste or "E-waste" is produced each year. E-waste is made up of everything from personal computers and televisions to disc players and cell phones. Part of the problem is that we don't buy electronics with the expectation that they'll last forever. Just think of the HD DVD player you may have bought a couple of years ago — where is it now? Technology changes very rapidly. It's always improving and usually costs less with each new model, so that it's easy to forgo your DVD player, no matter how new, for that even better Blu-ray player that came out this year.
But the bigger problem is that electronic waste already makes up about 2% to 5% of U.S. solid waste. Might not sound so bad, right? Well about 70% of the heavy metals found in landfills comes from E-waste — including mercury and cadmium, which can seep into groundwater and cause a number of environment problems and public health threats.*
If you're thinking twice about throwing your old VCR in your dumpster, then you should be. But don't worry — we can help!
Recycling your old gear
Here at Crutchfield, we share your passion for the "new and shiny." But we also recognize the need to protect our Earth for future generations. That's why we offer a Consumer Electronics Exchange program (CExchange for short). It's really simple. You just go to our website, tell us what kind of gear you have, and we'll give you a prepaid label to ship it to us. Best of all, you get a Crutchfield gift card for the current value of your old gear, so you can replace it with something new.
Trying to get rid of something we don't take? Check out our article on recycling in the Learning Center to find out how to reuse or where to donate or recycle your old gear.
Want to go green? We can help.
We also offer a number of "green living" products to help you stick to your Earth Day goal. Like Perf® Go Green™ batteries, which feature batteries and packaging made from recycled materials and contain 0% lead, mercury, and cadmium. Perf also offers a really cool mail-in recycling service that's free.
Or how about our Monster GreenPower™ Digital PowerCenters™. These surge supressors guard against potentially damaging dips and spikes in your AC power to protect your computer and other gear. Plus, they cut power to components when you're not using them to reduce wasted energy and lower your monthly electric bill.
We also offer a pretty neat Blue Line wireless power monitor. It gives you real-time electricity consumption data, in dollars and in kilowatt hours, so you can make smart, informed decisions about energy use in your home. It's a great solution if you're looking for ways to save money on your next power bill, or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
And don't forget to look for the ENERGY STAR logo on your gear to lower your power consumption and help save the environment. We offer a number of ENERGY STAR-certified products, including Samsung's LED TVs. They use up to 40% less power than conventional LCDs, and are built without using mercury, lead, or Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Plus, those ultra-slim design don't just look good — they reduce packaging materials and transportation costs, too.
We also try to do our part to take care of the environment. I won't go into all of our efforts, since you can read all about it here, but I will say that the coolest thing we do is use biodegradable peanuts. Instead of the old polystyrene packing peanuts that you usually get in the box to keep your gear safe, we use biodegradable starch-based peanuts that dissolve in water or in a compost pile.
In fact, when I first started working here over two years ago, I was told during a tour of our Distribution Center that the new peanuts are made using the same process as Cheetos. And I can say from first hand experience that they definitely don't taste like Cheetos — they don't really taste like anything — but you don't have to worry about your child or dog ingesting one!
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Snowboarding in urban areas is neither common nor advisable, but boy does it look impressive on film when captured by a skilled director. Portland's Joe Carlino has put in work with Transworld and Videograss, and now turns his attention to making "a cool edit with snowboarding at the forefront." His effort results in a resounding success with the first chapter of The Nike Snowboarding Project, a video that splits time between scenic appreciation and delocated shredding. Click through to see the video in full, which seems to suggest Chapter 2 will be set in Japan, and stick with Sneaker News for updates.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC9ebrW4dwY
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Pension Rena
Situated 400m from the port in Parikia and near the beach, Pension Rena is in a perfect location for all our guests.
We're just a short walk from restaurants, the supermarket, post-office and bus station for easy access to the rest of the island.
Our accommodation consists of 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bed rooms, well kept and clean with private shower and toilet, refrigerator and balcony (some with sea view). Also rooms are available with TV and air-conditioning (on request). We offer daily cleaning service, Wi-Fi, laundry facility, luggage storage and reduced off-season prices.
Rena and Georgios can give you all the information that you might need about the island; we speak English and Dutch. Guests can enjoy a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel at home. We aim make your holiday experience enjoyable and unforgettable!
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Robert Mathis and Reggie made it
Andrew luck is first reserve QB
btw lol at jeff saturday getting in the pro bowl dude looks 100 percent finished.
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Robert Mathis and Reggie made it
Andrew luck is first reserve QB
btw lol at jeff saturday getting in the pro bowl dude looks 100 percent finished.
Counting down the days untill DJ Augustin's contract expires.
Jeff Saturday = First Pro Bowler benched by his own team...... LoL
Can you say retirement is in his near future
Saturday making it tells you all you need to know about the Pro Bowl. The AFC safeties are pretty awful too.
Luck will be in in all likelyhood. One of Manning, Schaub, and Brady will be representing the AFC in the Super Bowl.
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I believe Luck should have been ahead of Schaub, based on what he's had to do for the Colts and comparing the talent level around him vs Schaub's offense. But yeah, he's going to get in. There's no way there would be a SB without Manning, Brady, or less likely Schaub.
Unless it had Luck.
Don't ask Marvin Harrison what he did during the bye week. "Batman never told where the Bat Cave is," he explained.
Schaub over Luck. GTFO. Pro Bowl is a complete joke
Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel
Luck takes over a 2-14 team, loses his coach, and leads his team to the playoffs. Sounds like a pro bowler to me
Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel
You guys know how I feel about this stupid game.
Schaub: 64% completion percentage, 22 TD's 10 INT 92.4 rating for the potential number one seed in the AFC
Luck: 54% completion percentage, 21 TD tied for league lead with 18 INT, for a wild card team.
The pro bowl is all about stats, a d Schaub's are way better. It doesn't matter anyways though, the pro bowl is a joke
I agree with this. I like everything Luck has done, but in no way is he more deserving that Schaub.
Like the NBA All-Star Game, totally pointless but there is no way it will ever stop being played.
I care about the pro bowl as much as I care about the girl I dated for two nights back in 1892.
I wish they would stop playing the stupid game.
RG3, Lorenzo Alexander, and Trent Williams made it for us.
How the hell Morris didnt make it IDK. He is co MVP with RG3 this year IMO
Schaub has a top 3 RB, a top 5 WR, and had his head coach the entire season.
Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel
Morris has been great but the NFC RB position is pretty well covered.
Adrian Peterson and Marshawn Lynch were locks. Frank Gore had a pretty good year on a really good team.
Even after that, Doug Martin would have a pretty good case as the 4th best RB in the conference ahead of Morris.
Personally, I think Martin should have gotten the third spot. 1,766 total yards, 11 TDs, 1 fumble. Pretty impressive.
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"I had to take her down like Chris Brown."
-Lance Stephenson
Every good QB who has ever been effective has had weapons. No QB with terrible receivers, no OL and no RB could be successful.
For what it is worth Luck had #87, which is a pretty darn good weapon himself.
The rushing is ranked 22nd in the NFL with 1,590 yards. Take out Luck's yards and they fall to 1,336 and 27th in the league. They're tied for 17th in the NFL with 10 rushing TDs. Take out Luck's 5 and they fall into a tie for 29th. Think about that. Alfred Morris has more yards and twice as many touchdowns as all of our running backs combined.
"I had to take her down like Chris Brown."
-Lance Stephenson
The Pro Bowl is not about who you play with or your story in the sesaon. It is supposed to be about the guys who played the best in the season. Yes, Andrew had a great ride this season, but statistically speaking Schaub had a much better year. Luck's interceptions and completion percentage is pretty awful so I cannot really see him getting in above Schaub.
Ultimately who cares about the Pro Bowl? Saturday being voted in after being benched says enough about the validity of that game.
Just a waste of time for everyone.
The Chiefs have more pro bowlers than wins lol.
This right here is why the pro bowl is a joke.
You, Never? Did the Kenosha Kid?
They should make it into a skills competition or just stop the whole thing. Just nominate pro bowlers each year to give the honor and then leave it as is.
Don't ask Marvin Harrison what he did during the bye week. "Batman never told where the Bat Cave is," he explained.
Pro bowl is not about stats... YOU LIE.... lol, but honestly it is a combination of stats, perception, and popularity..., more than anything it is popularity, especially on defense.
Why so SERIOUS
you must be the oldest dude on the internet.
Maybe they should turn it into a flag football game instead.... might be kind of interesting, still big plays, but less contact...
Why so SERIOUS


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Friday Reds @ Astros 1:05pm EST
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Reds' Spring Traing Games on TV
Fox Sports Ohio
March 19-20-21
Thursday Red Sox @ Reds 7:05pm EST
Friday Reds @ Astros 1:05pm EST
Saturday Pirates @ Reds 1:05pm EST
Great timing right when the NCAA tournament starts.
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The timing sure is bad. Ratings will be minimal I would guess.
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Free Starz weekend on DirecTV.
For those of you not in the local area the Thursday and Friday telecasts will also be shown on the MLB network.
I'll be watching all three games. I believe Arroyo is pitching Thursday night while Cueto is going Friday and Homer Bailey on Saturday.
Sounds like its time to break in chat. Anyone interested?
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What's this basketball you speak of...
Seriously. Basketball is probably the only sport I don't watch...
I will watch tonight and Saturday, but have to work tomorrow so I can't. (But I've got opening day scheduled off so I can watch. )
In those things which we commit to practice we can master, and with mastery we have the freedom to use these skills whenever we desire, without this practice we are slaves to our inability.
Any word on the HD schedule for pre season OR for regular season?
Is there any better sight than the Reds in high definition, I ask you? Besides Megan Corkrey dancing, of course.
I have a love-hate relationship with Albert Pujols. Mostly hate.
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In this great hobby of ours there are collectors... and then there are COLLECTORS. Put simply, some people take their passion of pop culture collectibles very seriously; where only the best is worthy for honored display. Back in the mid-2000's United Cutlery tapped this corner of the market with not one, but two high-end collections of swords officially licensed from the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. For a couple hundred dollars, fans could pick up faithful replicas of these Weta Workshop-designed fantasy blades. While nice, these swords featured false edges and tempered 420 J2 stainless steel, a far cry from something you'd wield in battle. We are talking about serious collectors here. This is where the Museum Collection comes in.
This prestigious limited edition series of swords were all crafted using only the finest materials available, including high carbon Toledo spring steel, semi-precious stones, and even genuine silver plating. And yes, they were sharp. United Cutlery's Lord of the Rings Museum Collection weren't just top-of-the-line prop replicas... these were authentic swords.
Years have gone by since these fine replicas were released and finding one on the secondary market today can be costly. These retailed for nearly $1000 back in the day and the continued popularity of Lord of the Rings movies has only grown. Luckily for die-hard fans that missed the Museum Collection the first time around, Redford Films have secured a small run and are charging only a fraction of their original cost. These include Bilbo's magical blade Sting and the blade up for review today: Gandalf's sword Glamdring, Foe of Morgoth's realm, Hammer of the Orcs.
Glamdring is one of the more popular weapons in the Lord of the Rings trilogy thanks in part to the character that wielded it: Gandalf. Perfectly played by Ian McKellen, Gandalf instantly found himself as a fan favorite character, his sword Glamdring flashing on the screen in epic scenes such as his fight with the Balrog of Moria and the concluding Battle at the Black Gate. The beauty of these weapon's designs is in their elegant simplicity. Glamdring, like the majority of swords seen in the films, were all crafted to look as if they might have been used back in the Middles Ages, albeit more sophisticated medieval times. There's nothing overly "fantasy" about them, with dragon wings and what not. Instead, it is the addition of subtly etched runes and the graceful curve of the blades that broadcast the mystical origins of these weapons. The two-handed sword Glamdring is a perfect example of this design ethic, familiar, yet incredibly fantastic.
As mentioned earlier, everything about this sword is real. Handcrafted in Spain, the sword features a solid metal guard and pommel, plated in genuine silver with a weathered and distressed finish to match the actual movie prop. The sword is also adorned with genuine sapphire jewels (one on each side) and features a comfortable leather-wrapped grip. The tempered, full tang 36-inch long blade was forged from high carbon Toledo spring steel... and it's lethal sharp. If a burglar ever breaks into my house, I know which prop weapon I'm reaching for. As for the inscribed runes, these are in the Elven language Tolkien created and translate to read "Turgon, King of Gondolin, wields, has and holds the sword Glamdring, Foe of Morgoth's realm, Hammer of the Orcs". It's all amazing fantasy without rubbing your face in it.
The best part of the Glamdring Museum Collection Sword, aside from owning the most authentic version of the blade ever created, is the price tag: $399.99. That's 66% off the $800 Redford Films originally sold these for. Limited to only 1000 pieces back when it was first released in 2005, that's a real deal for this now hard-to-find replica. The only downside, if you want to call it that, is that these Glamdring Museum Collection Swords do not include their Certificate of Authenticity or the original display case they shipped with.
As for the COA, serious collectors can put their concerns at rest knowing that the series AND edition number are stamped on the back of the blade itself. This is the real deal - this permanent branding much more authentic and convincing than a piece of paper. The display case, on the other hand, is an unfortunate loss. According to Redford Films, the swords were forged by Marto in Spain for United Cutlery while the COA and display cases were produced separately by another company. Alas, the small run Redford managed to acquire did not include the latter. Still, Redford Films is making up for that small omission with the sword's amazing price. With over $400 in savings, a fan can easily purchase a sword case or mount and still have plenty of money to spare. With that low of a price and so few of these in circulation, I don't see how many fans can complain. Best of all, Redford Films includes free shipping. A bargain, indeed.
Beginning next year, fans will soon discover how Gandalf acquired Glamdring in the The Hobbit, Peter Jackson's two-part prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Demand, as hinted at earlier, for the Glamdring Museum Collection Sword is only going to skyrocket. Don't wait. For those wanting the most authentic Glamdring replica produced, Redford's deal is the way to go.
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I have not sensed hate coming from you, but I have from others. I do not mind being corrected as long as it is being done with love behind it. I DO know when it is hate being sent my way, though. I may have not been sure of many things in my life, but I do have a good sense of discernment.


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I can't seem to find a particular sutta about speech which deals with praising other extensively, praise oneself in brief (and only if asked), reveal fault in others in brief (and only if asked) and reveal faults in oneself extensively.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Led by a courageous effort by seniors Jordan Hasay, Alexi Pappas and Katie Conlon, the Women of Oregon captured their first NCAA cross country national title since 1987 Saturday at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park.
"In one way or another every runner for Oregon stepped up and ran in a way they hadn't before," said head coach Robert Johnson. "I am so proud of our women's team and the job done by assistant coach Maurica Powell.
"We are absolutely thrilled to be able to bring this national title back home to the State of Oregon."
Hasay led an impressive pack of Ducks who were in the race's top 50 nearly the entire 6,000 meter distance. Oregon ended up winning easily with 114 points, followed by Providence with 183, Stanford with 198 and Florida State with 202.
Hasay looked strong in the lead pack throughout, only falling to Iowa State's Betsy Saina and Abbey D'Agostino of Dartmouth at the tape. After a sprint to the finish, Saina was the 2012 individual champion in 19:27.9, followed by D'Agostino and Hasay both in 19:28.6.
"I wanted to win, but I wanted to the team to win more, so I'm pretty happy about that," said Hasay. "We've been trying to win this meet ever since my freshman year, so it's great to be able to do it with these girls who have been supporting each other for so long."
Hasay, from Arroyo Gande, Calif., willed her teammates around the course in impressive fashion. Pappas, a transfer from Dartmouth, ran just a step off the lead pack the entire race, and finished eighth in 19:43.9.
"It was a fast race," said Pappas, from Alameda, Calif. "I just kept pushing and tried to the do the best I could for the team."
Conlon was the surprise of the day for the Ducks. The transfer from NAIA Jamestown College in North Dakota had been the Ducks' fifth or sixth runner during the regular season, but put on a strong kick over the final third of the race, passing a couple dozen runners to place 39th in 20:15.0.
Then it was freshman Allie Woodward coming to the line as Oregon's fourth runner. The Green Bay, Wis., native was 44th overall in 20:19.5. Freshman Annie Leblanc capped the scoring for the Ducks, finishing 68th in 20:31.5
Oregon also had senior Sarah Penney 105th in 20:50.7 and freshman Abbey Leonardi 162nd in 21:12.2.
Initially, the Ducks' first title in 25 years wasn't quite as easy as it ended up being. Due to a timing error in the results, Providence was initially credited with the win. Almost immediately, it became apparent that Pappas and other runners had been omitted from the final standings. After about 30 minutes the results were corrected and Ducks were indeed the national champions.
"It was a bit of a rollercoaster there," said Conlon. "But we knew we ran a good, strong race. It was kind of a shock when they said we didn't win, but now, we're good. I guess never really let myself think about winning a national championship. It's pretty amazing."
It is the third NCAA women's cross country title in school history. The other came in 1987 and 1983 under coach Tom Heinonen.
Overall, it is the 20th NCAA championship in the University's history, 19 of which have come in track or cross country.
The men of Oregon had someups and downs in their return to the NCAA meet after missing the Championships in 2011. The Ducks took 20th with 472 points.
Oklahoma State won with 72 points, followed by Wisconsin with 135 and Colorado with 158.
Senior Trevor Dunbar was the Ducks' top finisher, taking 41st in 30:04.8. Freshman Matthew Melancon from Eugene had a strong first run at the NCAA meet, placing 97th in 30:41.2. Oregon also had Ryan Pickering 144th in 31:04.3, Ben DeJarnette 154th in 31:07.9 and Jeramy Elkaim 159th in 31:12.2.


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Sen. Deb Fischer voted no Wednesday on a Congressional resolution to spend $1.1 trillion to fund the federal government, saying the resolution contains more pork barrel spending, had gimmicks and was crafted behind closed doors.
Fischer said:
A number of cost-savings included the bill are the result of legislative gimmicks, not meaningful spending cuts.
The legislation was crafted behind closed doors and jammed through the Senate by the Majority Leader, who limited opportunity for senators to amend and improve the bill.
It failed to include needed flexibility for federal agencies to target automatic budget cuts required by sequestration at wasteful spending rather than critical government services.
The legislation funds the implementation of the controversial healthcare law.
More than 126 amendments were proposed in the Senate, before leaders took negotiations off the floor because of time constraints, the Washington Post reported.
Without the resolution, the government would have shut down on March 27.
Passage was slowed by a familiar disagreement about how many amendments the chamber should consider for a bill that outlines spending priorities for every federal agency for the final six months of the fiscal year, the Post said.
A handful of amendments made it to the floor. One, proposed by Sen. Tom Coburn would have re-opened the door to public tours of the White House, Yellowstone National Park and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — HanesBrands has appointed former PetSmart chairman and CEO Robert F. Moran to the company's board of directors.
Moran, 62, whose term runs until the 2014 annual meeting of stockholders, will serve on the board's audit committee. With Moran's appointment, the Hanes board has 10 members.
Moran's international career in the retail industry spans four decades. He retired last month from PetSmart, where served as COO from 2001 to 2009, prior to being promoted to CEO.
"We are delighted to have Bob join our board with his wealth of retail leadership experience and a strong finance background," Hanes chairman and CEO Richard A. Noll said. "Bob's successful international career and North American retail experience will be assets to our company."
Moran has held various leadership or finance roles with PetSmart, Toys "R" Us, Sears and Galerias Preciados, the second-largest department store chain in Spain. In addition to the United States and Spain, he has led retail operations in Canada and Mexico. He is director of GNC Holdings and USA Track & Field Foundation and is a former board director and audit committee member of Collective Brands. He earned his bachelor's of science degree in finance and accounting from Villanova University in Radnor Township, Pa.
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Model Predictive Control - Past, Present and Future - Part 2
McMillan, Winer and Darby Discuss Model Development and Tuning
Stan: In this multipart part series, Mark will share his thoughts on the scope of model predictive control (MPC) applications. The focus in Part 2 is on model development and tuning, but we are free to roam. Since models are only as good as the data, what are recommendations for testing?
See Also: Model Predictive Control - Past, Present and Future, Part 1
Mark: You need to test at not only the nominal operating point, but also near expected constraint limits. Pre-tests are an accepted practice to get step sizes and time horizons. We also need to verify that the scan time is fast enough, and the trigger level is small enough for data historians and wireless transmitters. We prefer that compression and filters be removed so we can get raw data. A separate data collection to get around these limitations is commonly used.
Greg: For us the pre-tests, which we called bump tests, were separate steps to one manipulated variable at a time held long enough to see 98% of the response for self-regulating processes or to see a constant ramp rate for integrating processes. We would often find improvements that needed to be made in instruments or control valves before we did the tests to build the model. For example, we would find that valves did not respond to steps less than 5%, or that a process response less than 1% was distorted by noise. As a rule of thumb, we wanted a step size larger than five times the valve dead band that gave a process response five times larger than the measurement noise band. We would normally sit down with operations and the process engineer to get an idea of permissible step sizes. We wanted the largest possible step, but since you are not on closed-loop control, you need to be careful you don't drive the process to an undesirable state. However, often the first opinion in the control room is rather conservative, so you need to look at the typical changes in the manipulated variable of a trend chart and have a respectful, realistic conversation. What type of automated testing is used?
Mark: Manual methods are still used, but automatic testing approaches are increasingly being applied. These use random sequences such as a pseudo random binary sequence (PRBS) or generalized binary noise (GBN). Closed-loop testing approaches based on a preliminary model are also being applied as a means of keeping the process in an acceptable range and reducing the effort involved in plant testing, both for the initial application and to update the MPC model for changes in equipment or operating conditions. Closed-loop testing continues to be an active development area for the MPC suppliers.
Stan: If the testing and some of the model analysis is automated, what does the process control engineer need to do?
Mark: The intent of these enhancements is to simplify the tasks of the control engineer, not remove his involvement. The control engineer is required to make decisions regarding test specifics such as move sizes and frequency, and to determine when testing can be terminated. In model identification, decisions must be made as to which data and variables to use. Then, which models are going into the controller. For example, should you include a weak model? Obviously, this requires process knowledge and MPC expertise. A sharp person mentored by a gray hair can lead projects after several years of applications experience.
Greg: Getting back to the data, what is most important?
Mark: You want good, rich data, meaning significant movement in the manipulated variables at varying step durations, to get accurate models. But it does not end there. You need to look for consistency in the resulting models. Use engineering knowledge and available models or simulators to confirm or modify gains. Don't shortchange this step. Gain ratios are very important, especially for larger controllers. Empirical identification does not enforce relationships like material balances, so there can be fictional degrees of freedom (DOFs) that the MPC steady-state optimizer—either a linear program (LP) or quadratic program (QP)—may exploit. As discussed previously, techniques are available now to assist with this analysis and adjust gains to improve the model conditioning, which frees up the engineer to take a higher level supervisory role.
Stan: How do you get the MPC ready to go on-line?
See Also: Under the Hood with MPC
Mark: Off-line tuning relies on the built-in simulator. Most important is getting the steady-state behavior of the controller right. Simulation can also serve to identify errors on the model gains, for example, observing an MV moving in the wrong direction at steady state. You want initial tuning for the dynamic parameters to be in the ball park. Regarding steady state, you determine how you want to the MPC push manipulated and constraint variables based on cost factors and priorities, making sure you are enforcing the right constraints. Unlike override control, which is sequential picking one constraint, the optimization is simultaneous, multivariable and predictive, taking into account future violations. Some MPCs use move suppression (penalty on move), some, a reference trajectory to affect manipulated variable (MV) aggressiveness. Penalty on error is used for both constraint or quality variables (QV) and controlled variables (CV). We have evolved to not distinguish between QV and CV except as presented to the operator.
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This hotel is in a great location in central London. It is only a short walk (not even 5 minutes) gets you to the new ubermall Westfield and the Shepherd's Bush tube station on the Central line and the main line station. A short walk in the other direction takes you to Holland Park tube station, again on the central line, and further on Notting Hill (only about a 15 minute walk). Another 10 minute walk from the hotel and you are at Olympia and High Street Kensington and tube stations on the district and circle lines.
The Hilton Kensington is part of the Hilton chain and you can earn through their loyalty scheme Hilton Honour points on any stays here.
I have stayed in this hotel on many occasions when in London for both work and pleasure and have always found it to be a good base.
The hotel is reasonably modern with a large lobby area with plenty of seating and a bar area with Costa Coffee. If you are checking in or out at popular times be warned you could be waiting a while and unfortunately they have never had a room ready for me when I have checked in a bit early even when I have previously requested an early check in, I think this could be perhaps due to the fact that they have such a high occupancy and turnover rate at the hotel. One word about the receptionists, they are not I find the friendliest or perhaps most charming I have come across and I tend to find them often quite brusque and sometimes rude.
The hotel is nice probably a 3 to maybe 4 star hotel in my view. The facilities include a restaurant, which I have only ever used for breakfast, when it is included in my stay. The breakfast has a good buffet which includes a good variety of hots and colds, fruits, cereals and pastries. Also available in your room is a comprehensive in room dining menu that caters for most tastes and needs, throughout the day. If breakfast is not included I would recommend walking along towards Holland Park Tube station where there is plenty of cafes and coffee shops who do fab breakfasts.
The hotel has a gym which is opened 24 hours a day and has a variety of cardiovascular equipment, weight machines and a selection of free weights. There is also a sauna and steam room for some relaxation after a workout and towels and mineral water is provided in the gym.
There is also for anyone staying at the hotel on business a handy business centre which is also open 24 hours a day and offers a variety of business services and assistance (some with a fee attached).
The rooms aren't huge, but by London standards they are not bad. All rooms come with reasonably comfy beds, a flat screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and in room safe. The bathroom is fairly standard with a bath and shower and Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries.
The price varies dependant on the season and whats on but it is roughly around the £80 - £90 and upwards mark per room per night. You can also get offers on stays at Hilton's on a regular basis so it is worth checking out their website for any special deals available.
This hotel is in a great location close to Westfield and plenty of good restaurants and cafes as well as the all important tube stations. It is in a nice neighbourhood which is reasonably quiet and is a great location to base yourself for a stay in London whether it be for work or pleasure.
Travelling around London with a suitcase, wedding present and 10-month old baby Josh in a pushcair can, believe me, be a traumatic experience! I'd booked the Kensington Hilton for an overnight stay since Josh's Godparents were getting married at the Chelsea and Kensington registry office. Convenient, I thought. A bit further out of town than I'd planned, as it happens! That said, the location would certainly suit most people - it's by Holland Park and the local street is delightful, rather like a village within London, with charming shops and an attractive pub nearby; perfect for a stroll if you've got the time. When the underground system works, it's very good but - for the time being - forget it and use taxis. We did; it made much more sense. Less encumbered without an infant, you'd find this a most convenient base from which to explore London by tube. Just avoid the circle line! We arrived, anyway, and enjoyed a totally hassle-free, early check-in. We had to be in Chelsea by noon and had thus arranged to check in ridiculously early at 11am. We'd been told that this shouldn't be a problem and that - if our room were not ready - our bags would be stored for us and taken up later. As it happens, the room was indeed ready and we were able to "take possession" almost instantly of our 6th floor executive room (a complimentary Hhonors upgrade for a Gold member). It was all a bit of a rush, but that was only of our making, and the hotel staff co-operated in a friendly and efficient manner. Our nicely air-conditioned room felt a little small at first (but then our last hotel stay, the week before, had been at the Conrad Brussels in a huge duplex suite) - not uncommon in London, but it was very comfortably and smartly furnished. A personal welcome message was displayed on the screen of the television; a common Hilton touch, but a nice one. We later found the bed to be extremely comfortable and enjoyed a perf
ect night's sleep. The minibar was very well-stocked and, had the wedding not been such a good one, I am sure that we would have enjoyed exploring all it had to offer! A comfortable chair was next to the occasional table with complimentary fruit basket. We'd ordered a cot (or crib) for Josh and this was provided. He's too young to make comment but he slept like a log in it, much to our relief! The bathroom was well-furnished and the toiletries were superb - Amanda loved the moisturiser! The famous Hilton fluffy bathrobes added that extra bit of luxury. I enjoyed a late night drink in the comfortable and welcoming "am / pm bar". Very pleasant, but why DO hotels insist in charging so much for bar drinks? UKP 7.00 for a large whisky is not exactly unusual in an hotel - but it is still rather more than one would pay elsewhere! It's about the price of half-a-bottle! Breakfast, included in the extraordinarily reasonable room rate, was superb. Josh was provided with a high chair and enjoyed chewing a croissant whilst I took a fairly minimalist cereal, tea, OJ and toast approach. Amanda enjoyed the full English cooked breakfast. And the waitresses obviously enjoyed Josh! He got lots of attention! Checkout was efficient and effortless. This is the most efficient and friendly member of the Hilton family I've stayed in so far. Highly recommended. If only the transport system were more child-friendly. The hotel most certainly was! PS....I like to give praise when it's due, so we filled in the customer-comment card positively and handed it in to reception at check out; we'd been very well looked after. A week later, I received a letter at home from the Operations Manager, Patricia Mahon, thanking us. THAT, in my book, is quite exceptional customer service, and certainly beyond the call of duty. Andrew
The Kensington Hilton is probably one of the most famous Hilton's in London, the first being the Hilton Park Lane for it's grandeur if nothing else. The Kensington Hilton is situated in Holland Park, a charming and exquisite area of London minutes from Notting Hill, Earls Court and Shepherds Bush. Public transport is abundant within this area of London, Holland Park Tube Station is east of the hotel while Shepherds Bush is west of it. Only one bus passes by the hotel and that is number 94, although the number 49 stops just round the corner in Holland Road. The Kensington Hilton, according to their website has 603 guestrooms, executive floors which include their own check in, and suites which boast a living room as well as an impressive king sized bedroom. This particular Hilton also has three restaurants and a bar, which are open to all visitors as well as guests of the hotel. I have driven past the Kensington Hilton many times on my way to various destinations in West London and hardly noticed the modern pleasantly lit building anymore. Although I had been meaning to visit the Hikoro Japanese Restaurant within the hotel for a long time. What with me being a celebrity junkie Hikoro is somewhere worthwhile to visit. As a treat recently my partner and I decided to stay in the hotel for a night, and even though check in is usually 2pm the hotel staff found us a room at 10am. The staff were incredibly helpful, if a little slow, and informed us of the option of becoming a Hilton Member. This service has the advantages of The Hilton keeping members details on file making future reservations and booking easier and quicker. The process of joining is easy and efficient. All you have to do is fill out a form allowing them to put your name, address and requirements in to their computer system. In return they give you a member number, which you quote in future reservations and bookings. The standard advertised price of a single pe
rson staying is between £75 and £85 a night, with two people sharing the price is slightly higher. Obviously the executive floors are more expensive varying between £109 and £190 a night, and suites start at £200 a night. Do check with the reception desk at the hotel though as usually you will be able to get a better deal. Also don't forget to check the Hilton website for any special offers. ( www.hilton.co.uk ) Our room was not on the executive floor, but was of a higher quality than a standard room. We paid £90 a night for our room and I considered it to be a bargain. Later in the day we decided to bring our children to the hotel and treat them too. I phoned down to reception and asked if we could have a twin room for our 8 and 13 year old daughters. I was asked if I would like the children near me and of course I said yes no more than two doors away. After waiting for a few minutes for reception to ring back we were told that the hotel had managed to give us the room next door for our daughters. Now I could relax. I decided to give the rooms the once over and I will give you a brief description… Our room had a double bed, a large Television encased in it's own wooden cabinet, writing desk and chair and in the corner of the room by the window was an armchair, behind which was a standard lamp. The décor was simple, beige and cream walls and a red patterned carpet. The bathroom consisted of a bath with a shower a vanity sink a toilet. On a closer inspection I noticed that there was a large wardrobe and inside was a trouser press. An extra pillow was inside and enough hangers for a short stay. Next to the wardrobe was a fridge and on top of that was a tray with a small electric kettle and sachets of coffee, tea sugar, and little pots of crème. The bed had white crisp sheets, a blanket and a red bedspread that matched the carpet. Over the bed on each side were wall lamps within easy reach and with a
pleasant night-light. Also, on either side were two bedside tables each with their own phone. The carpet in the room went up the wall and it had no skirting boards. The bathroom had a heavy-duty floor and even though the showerhead was loose it had a powerful spray which could be set wider or thinner by a small knob on the showerhead itself. The wall above the sink was completely mirrored, and next to the door was a big brown box. On further inspection this turned out to be a hairdryer, it wasn't very powerful but it did the job. On the side were complimentary soap, shower gel and shampoo. However, if you were thinking of staying at the Hilton I would suggest taking your own conditioner as I found the shampoo alone inadequate. The twin room was exactly the same as the double except it had twin beds. Both rooms had fully adjustable air conditioning, which was easy to use. As my children were staying there I decided to phone down and ask if the adult Television channels could be turned off, and the fridge which was a mini bar locked. Both were done, but it took staff at least half an hour to lock the bar. Thankfully my daughters heeded my warnings about playing with the bar in the meantime. My husband and I had both taken showers and the room was in a bit of a mess, so I decided to see what happened if I hung a room cleaning sign on our door. We headed out for a while and upon our return the room had been cleaned. Fresh towels, new soap and the room hovered. I had left a magazine on the desk and it was gone. I hadn't read it so I rang housekeeping informing them that my mag had been swiped. I was told that the housekeeping manager would look into it and bring me a new one of mine could not be found. Less than 15 minutes later the manager was at my door with my magazine telling me that the maid thought it was rubbish. She obviously had because the cover was all wet and soggy, but he didn't offer me a new one.
The room all seemed very nice so I thought I'd make a phone call to a friend to tell her where I was. Hanging on the phone was a list of charges and I can tell you they weren't cheap. Local calls were charged at 69p a minute while mobile and international calls were charged at a whopping £4.23 a minute. I thought I'd look at the room service and mini bar prices after seeing what the phone cost. The mini bar was very expensive, considering that we'd already paid a near enough a hundred pounds for the room, A coke cost £1.80 for a small bottle and over £3.00 for a sprit. There was a warning on the price list. "Please note that our mini bar is fitted with sensors. If you remove an item from the bar it will automatically be charged to your account. Therefor it is advised that our guests do not use the bar for their own items." The room service menu was much the same with a sandwich priced at over £6.00, and meals at around £15. But we were treating ourselves so we ordered the children some ice cream, my husband a pizza and I had a piece of chocolate gateau. I certainly couldn't complain about the portions and the presentation of the food, but the quality I felt was poor. The children's ice cream was good, although a little rich for them. The pizza looked good but it tasted like a frozen pizza from Sainsburys. My gateau was poor in flavour and soggy, and I felt not worth the £6.00 I'd paid for a thin piece. We booked a wake up call for 7.30am, which cost us two pounds, and I slept like a log. The hotel was quiet and the bed very comfortable. The temperature of the room we set using the air conditioning and even though I opened the window the room was not cold. To be honest I could have stayed another couple of nights, but our budget wouldn't allow it. All in all and enjoyable experience, although I felt that with the prices of the room that the little extras like the mini bar
could have been a little more reasonably priced. I'd say that if I were going to stay at the Hilton in the future I would take in my own snacks. Perhaps we'll try a suite next time.
Location: convenient to Westfield London Shopping Centre and Royal Albert Hall, within close proximity of Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and Electric Cinema / Location: convenient to Westfield London Shopping Centre and Royal Albert Hall, within close proximity of Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and Electric Cinema / Number and type of rooms: 601 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. High-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as direct-dial phones with voice mail / Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities: Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness facility. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare / Dining: Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge / Business, Other Amenities: business center, limo/town car service, and an Internet point. Event facilities at this hotel consist of banquet facilities and a meeting/conference room. Parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.


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Gambero Rosso Road Show
I was strolling around the banquet room, tasting white, and then red, wines. We had just finished our seminar, a very adventurous wine tour across Italy. There were experts on the panel and experts in the audience. I was in my observer mode, eyes at the camera screen, looking for the definitive shot which would say, "Ah here's the expert." Unfortunately the camera memory ran out rather quickly. There were so many experts around me.
A few days later I was looking at a speaker's bio for a wine fair in New York. One of the speaker's curriculum vitae noted that he was "the foremost authority on Italian wines in America." Those words exactly. I read it again. Was he really? It seemed I was finding foremost authorities all over the land, out West and back East.
Back in the room in Santa Monica, as I sampled the wines, I started listening to the conversations people were having with each other. It split into two camps; the Italians and the Americans. Both with different points of reference. This was getting confusing to me. There were experts, everywhere.
I recalled Vinitaly with all the knowledge and interest in Italian wine, in such a concentrated time and space. I was starting to hyperventilate, thinking about the insignificance of one's life in this area. I should have gone into gardening, or law. Or maybe forestry. As to Italian wine expertise, no, I would never make it to the mountain top.
And then there was the travel advice I had just given to a young bicyclist in Napa Valley. She spends three months a year training in Lucca. She asked me if I had any special tips or places that she shouldn't miss. I fired off an answer modified from one told to me by a photographer. I told her to pay special attention to what it right in front of her; the Italy that she is witnessing in the present moment is just as good as it gets, and if one could stay in the now she could get a feel for the real Italy. Or words like that.
How about if I took my own advice, with regards to expertise? Let's look at this, shall we?
What would one accomplish by being the foremost authority on Italian wine? Would that mean one knew everything there was to know about it? There is a computer somewhere that holds all that information. What about sensing trends and being an influence on the changing state of Italian winemaking? That would also be part of that omniscience one would need to be considered one of the giants in the field. I cannot imagine only one person being able to fit into those shoes. Maybe six, or twelve or twenty experts, but one? Count me, and anyone that I know, out.
Then there is the passion in the pursuit. Enthusiasm is not an elective in the building of the pyramid of perfect knowledge. But there was more than one Pharaoh, one Caesar.
Taking a break from the process of analyzing this, I crawled back into my mortal shell and walked around the pavilions of the past Vinitalys' I had been to. One of the first ones, in 1984, I remember seeing an elderly Italian man, a sommelier, who everyone seemed to love and respect. For years I saw his name in trade publications, occasionally spotting him in an important dinner or tasting in Italy. Then he passed away. Did all that knowledge and ardor pass with him? Did he have acolytes? Are they now foremost authorities on things Italian?
I remember feeling overwhelmed about the prospect of never "getting" Italian wine to a point where I could look back and say to myself, "I have arrived." First the language would be a barrier; my Italian couldn't open certain doors. I daresay that would also be the case if I had been born in Italy. But there were so many opinionated people, some who have spent many years in the study of this Italian wine thing.
How would I reconcile this with respect to my significance to this matter? And why was it so darn important?
Honestly, I don't think I ever will. But I am getter better acclimated to accepting that there is a place for many of us at the table.
I am saying this because there are people that ask me how I ever got to this point where I could teach and talk and sell Italian wines in the way that I do. They seem to think it is so daunting, that they will never be able to grasp it.
But I ask any of you reading this, who has those concerns, to put them aside, like I have. Take off your blinders of apprehension and slowly open your eyes to the light. Take a deep breath. And listen. This is where you are. This is where we all are. It isn't perfection, but it is a good place to start and to be. You will forget many things and you will learn many more. But we aren't building a rocket ship to the perfect spot in the universe. We are merely living life on a small planet with some wonderful smells and colors and flavors. And people.
And that's just gotta be good enough.


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Why Companies Need to Rethink the Digital Czar
MICHAEL WOLF: Over the last years, many companies appointed a "chief digital officer" (CDO) as a solution to the avalanche of new technology coming their way. The objective was to consolidate all things digital into one corporate group, charged with making all digital decisions and, in many cases, running all digital businesses. Today, however, the concept of a "centralized digital department" is quickly becoming an anachronism. Traditional organizations that need to compete with newer, digitally native companies are losing the idea of the CDO as a digital czar and instead recasting the chief digital officer as a strategic partner to senior managers and change agent across an enterprise.
Increasingly, separating digital innovation into its own department is a sign of failed cultural change. It signals to the rest of the organization that digital is something on the side, and not part of the core of their business. At the same time, it fails to address the need for everyone in an organization (not just an elite few) to prepare for the perfect storm of search, mobile technology, the cloud, big data and social media. Finally, the mere idea of a centralized power is antithetical to a company's need to succeed in a networked economy.
Since the chief digital officer is a relatively new title, it's not surprising that the position will evolve with the needs of traditional organizations as they transform themselves for the digital world. Today, there is a real requirement for knowledgeable technology resources to help every part of a company exploit the opportunities in digital, from user experiences to functionality to web development–and everything in between. Digital is the core and needs to be embedded within all businesses. The role of the CDO will be to coach, facilitate, organize and strategize–essentially playing a role across a company rather than managing his or her own fiefdom.
Michael J. Wolf is founder and CEO of technology and strategy consulting company Activate Inc. He formerly served on the Yahoo board of directors and as president and chief operating officer of MTV Networks.
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MCV can exclusively reveal that this 'compact' PS2 will hit the US at just $99 in the New Year – a reduction of $30 from its current selling price of $129.
If a similar percentage cut is introduced in the UK, retailers can expect to sell the revamped system for just £75 – or maybe lower.
The new version has a built-in power supply – unlike the current Slim model – allowing the platform holder to manufacture it more economically and sell it at the bargain price.
The news will surely come as a blow to Sony rivals Nintendo and Microsoft, who have see sales of PS2 suffer somewhat due to the introduction of Wii and Xbox 360 in recent years.
PS2 this week celebrated its seventh anniversary, during which time it has sold over 120 million units worldwide. Yet this cut demonstrates Sony's belief that the system's market is far from exhausted.
Last month, publisher bosses from the likes of Eidos, Ubisoft and Atari suggested to MCV that a price cut on the console could massively reinvigorate its sales figures.
A Sony spokesperson refused to comment when contacted by MCV.


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Archer eagerly awaits matchup with Yankees
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Chris Archer is excited about starting against the Yankees on Sunday in Tampa, Fla., since facing a division rival is a good litmus test for how he's progressing this spring.
However, the right-hander really hasn't reached the point of Spring Training where he's pitching like he would during the regular season. Archer allowed that would come later in the spring when "you really start honing in" and when he needs "to practice things that I'm going to use" in regular-season games.
"I'm not just going to throw 2-0 offspeed every time," Archer said. "I think it's a little later in Spring Training."
Like most starters, Archer's priority is to stretch himself out for the season so he can pitch deep into games that count. But while that's a priority, there are certain things about his nature that dictate how he performs.
"I'm always trying to compete and always trying to execute," Archer said. "I don't view [a Spring Training start] as just practice, because I'm still trying to not give up hits. So I'm still trying to execute pitches always, maybe not in the same ways that I am during the season, but I'm still trying to execute."
Given the fact he's pitching against the Yankees on Sunday, and that he will likely face other American League East rivals this spring -- since all of them conduct their spring operations on the west coast of Florida -- Archer was asked whether he worried about those appearances allowing the hitters to gain some familiarity with his pitching, how he might set them up, etc.
"I think there's two ways you can look at it," Archer said. "You can look at it either as they're going to see me and get more familiar with me, or I'm going to see them and get more familiar with them. And that's how I choose to look at it.
"I'm getting familiar with [some] of the teams that we play the most throughout the season. And I'm going to take something from each and every at-bat and say, 'All right, if I give him a pitch, I know where I can go with this guy,' because I've had success against him in the past."
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Good afternoon,
Yes. Drugs are not good for the mind. They clutter etc. Having said that I have smoked in the last 3-4 weeks but not sooner. I have taken some over the counter tests and i pass them. i.e they return a negative result for the presence of THC.
Even though my test is still next week. I still find myself worried about it a little. Incessant research, buying drug tests, etc..... Even though I am continuously getting a passing test result.
I was recently working on antidotes to the hindrances. And I am curious what issues I am dealing with. I want help with this. Specifically it seems like their is attachment to the result? but then again my wife mentioned that there could be some self-centered/pride involved as well due to the shame i might feel at not passing etc. I want some help about what antidotes or things to focus on so that i can just let things play out as they will. In some ways also i feel as if there is a false (or real) sense of karma going on to. Can anyone help with this?


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A National True Crime Bestseller
"At a moment ripe for a new kind of media-savvy preacher, in a place where parsons wielded guns as confidently as they toted their Bibles, radio minister and mega-church pastor J. Frank Norris emerged as the archetype of his day. In his riveting tale of Norris's 1927 trial for murder, David Stokes explains just how it is that this "Texas Tornado" became such a star…and lightening rod for controversy. Through rich and compelling narrative, a sharp eye for the quirky as well as the profound, rigorous research, and a commanding sense of the big picture, Stokes offers his reader a rare, exhilarating look at this notorious individual. In the process, he opens up fresh ways of understanding the local culture that vaulted Norris and his Texas-style fundamentalism onto a national stage." – Darren Dochuk, author of From Bible Belt to Sunbelt: Plain-folk Religion, Grassroots Politics, and the Rise of Evangelical Conservatism
"This excellent book chronicles [a] court case that captivated the nation - even if it's barely remembered today - and makes its central player, Norris, as compelling and multilayered as any character from fiction. . . . The book is engagingly written, in an immediate, you-are-there style, and the story is as compelling and surprising as any Grisham thriller. Top of the line." - Booklist (starred review)
"Readers will enjoy this oversize tale—a snapshot of a fascinating time in American and Texas history—that reads like fiction. It will appeal to those interested in true crime, the history of fundamentalism, and the early days of Texas" – Library Journal
J. Frank Norris was the pastor of a "mega-church" before the name itself existed. He was famous, and to many he was a righteous and inspiring hero. By others, however, he was thoroughly hated. His endless crusades frustrated both businessman and politicians in Fort Worth, TX. Norris was also a publicity hound who was brash and abrasive. His enemies knew that he was a formidable foe. On July 17, 1926, Norris shot and killed an unarmed man in the church office. David Stokes's The Shooting Salvationist offers the complete story of the shooting, the criminal trial, and their aftermath Eighty-five years ago, this event captured the attention of the entire nation. Modern readers will likewise be enthralled by David Stokes's skillful presentation of this shocking crime. The story is simply incredible, yet every word is true. And you won't put this book down until reach the end! — Chris Rose, Andover Bookstore
"For all the colorful characters who became part of Fort Worth's history, surely none surpassed J. Frank Norris, the fiery fundamentalist preacher at Fort Worth's First Baptist Church in pure outlandishness. His oratory and penchant for publicity brought thousands into his congregation and at one point, First Baptist was among the largest churches in the world, a mega church before the phrase was coined. Unfortunately, for all his oratorical skills, Norris' horizons were limited by several criminal indictments brought on by his tendency for violence.
In this book David Stokes tells the J. Frank Norris story.
If I hadn't grown up in Fort Worth, I would have thought someone made all this up but no one did.
It really happened." - from the foreword by Bob Schieffer (CBS News)
"Everyone loves a good story, and David Stokes has unearthed one from history's archives and served it up with style and verve." - David Pietruzsa, author of 1920: The Year of Six Presidents
"David Stokes has written a book that both entertaining and informative." – Jim Pinkerton, Newsday Columnist and FOX News Contributor
"David Stokes combines his meticulous research with a writing style which makes you feel as though you are that fly-on-the-wall witnessing history as it unfolds." - Bob Hamer, Author of Enemies Among Us
"Thank you for sharing this fascinating story!" - Former President George W. Bush
"Reads like a page-turning novel, but is built and based on fact and not fiction. I became more and more enthralled with each passing page." - O. S. Hawkins, Southern Baptist Convention
"Like J. Frank Norris himself, this book moves briskly from one controversy to another. A fascinating read about a fascinating man." - Barry Hankins, Professor of History, Baylor University and author of Jesus and Gin—Evangelicalism, The Roaring Twenties, and Today's Culture Wars


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