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While we all agree that social technology is becoming a greater part of global society, it is easy to get carried away. I've noticed that rational arguments about social technology can quickly become quixotic pseudo-spiritual prognostications.
There have been a half-dozen articles since the huge media flurry over Twitter and the Iran elections that attempt to curb our enthusiasm about the prospect that social media is going to change the world. Here are just a couple from Wired, Slate, and Forbes:
"Iran: Before You Have That Twitter-Gasm . . ." (Wired Magazine)
Let's not get carried away about Twitter power's role in Iran's demonstrations. (Slate Magazine)
Information Is Overrated: Twitter's not gonna change our world. (Forbes Magazine)
Toward the end of my last post, I believe I grew a bit vague, relying on Peter Daou's mystical vision of the "collective turning-outward of human thought". It sounded good at the time . . .
Now I'm going to admit to you that I'm not entirely convinced that social technology is making us smarter. This weekend I got a chance to visit my father in Chicago and one of the things we talked about was Iran and Twitter.
My father knows nothing about Twitter. He's only learned of Twitter's existence from newspapers like The New York Times. He was born in Iraq and lived there until his twenties. So while he doesn't know much about Twitter, he happens to know a lot about dictators. He lived under the regime of Saddam Hussein.
I'm less inclined to believe that social technology is making us smarter after having talked with my Dad. But I still believe we are becoming smarter through the use of blogging, Twitter, and the vast number of social networking sites. The reason for this is so simple I overlooked it in my first examination.
Social technology, at its core, enables, encourages, and expands collective intelligence. And so, it may seem like splitting hairs, but the real argument is that collective intelligence trumps individual intelligence. Social technology does not make us smarter; we are already smarter in large groups. Because social technology creates the network for collective intelligence, we tend to think it is causing the intelligence but the intelligence was there all along, we just never tapped into it.
Let's put this into a global perspective.
"What allows a dictatorship to function is its ability to isolate the people. To keep the people from communicating. That's how every dictatorship works."
My father continues, "In our country, we had a right-wing hold on the government for eight years. How did Barack Obama get elected? Not because of Bush's failures. It was because Obama's campaign took advantage of the Internet. Obama learned that he could accomplish incredible things using these new technologies."
"Whatever the outcome of the Iranian elections, it's not as important as the fact that the protest occurred and a threshold has been broken. Authoritarian regimes will have a harder time suppressing their populations. The momentum of electronic communications and media is growing every week, every day, creating a massive counter-movement to the traditional practices of dictatorships such as China and North Korea."
In my first article, "Is Social Technology Making us Smarter?", I mentioned an "inscrutable" aspect of social technology. I was unable to pin down what made Twitter a phenomenon on a large scale. I used the word "inscrutable" because I didn't have an answer at the time.
Now I know that the mystery behind Twitter is collective intelligence itself. As I said before, social technology does not make us smarter; we are already smarter in large groups.
From the "Afterword" in The Wisdom of Crowds, James Surowiecki writes:
The growing interest in collective wisdom is the product of a host of different factors, but I think in many ways it's directly connected to the increased importance of the Internet. In part, that's because I think the ethos of the Net is fundamentally respectful of and invested in the idea of collective wisdom, and in some sense hostile to the idea that power and authority should belong to a select few. Many of the Net's most distinctive landmarks--Google, Slashdot, Wikipedia--are the products of the wisdom of crowds, and more generally, the Net, almost by its very structure, seems antihierarchical. It provides a vivid demonstration every day that systems can work smoothly and intelligently without having any one person in charge.Surowiecki believes that the conditions necessary for a crowd to be wise are: diversity, independence, and a particular kind of decentralization. Social technology seems to embrace all of these conditions, which is why I may have initially seen it as the cause of augmented intelligence. But this is looking at the world through a grain of sand.
We are intelligent, we are collectively wiser, and our latest technologies only reveal this truth more.
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Golden Ticket, who finished third to eventual dual classic winner Point Given in the 2000 Hollywood Futurity (gr. I), has earned $136,275 from a career record of 12-4-0-2.
Robert and Beverly Lewis' Composure, looking to make amends for her second-place finish as the 1-5 favorite in the Dec. 14 Hollywood Starlet (gr. I), worked five furlongs in :58 4/5, handily, at Santa Anita Tuesday morning. The daughter of Touch Gold will again meet up with Elloluv, who owns a one-win advantage in their only meeting that resulted in a four-length score in the Starlet (gr. I) "She's ready," trainer Bob Baffert dubbed Composure following the move. The Las Virgenes will be Composure's first start at Santa Anita since winning the Oak Leaf Stakes (gr. II) back in October. She also counts a runner-up finish in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) among her three career black-type placings. Currently her record stands at 6-2-3-0, $431,300.Another top filly set to return to action this weekend is Headley and Leung's Got Koko, who rocketed to the top of the Southern California Distaff division with back-to-back wins in the La Brea Stakes (gr. I) and El Encino Stakes (gr. II) in her last two starts. The Texas-bred daughter of Signal Tap, getting ready for Sunday's Santa Maria Handicap (gr. I), worked five furlongs in 1:04 4/5, handily, for trainer Bruce Headley. The work, which was mostly a maintenance move, was the 39th fastest of the 40 who worked at the distance Tuesday.Affluent, who won the Santa Monica Handicap (gr. I) in her last start Jan. 25, worked for the first time since that victory on Tuesday, logging a half-mile in an easy :50 2/5, handily. Trainer Ron McAnally hasn't said where the five-year-old daughter of Affirmed will start next.Grade 1-placed Golden Ticket, who was haltered for $20,000 by trainer Cliff Sise Jr. for owner Glenn Holsinger back in August, is expected to start next in an allowance race at Santa Anita on Sunday, which may be used as a springboard to a return to graded stakes company. The 5-year-old chestnut has won three of his five races for his new connections, including his last two in starter allowance company by a combined 11 lengths."He's doing super," Robert Sise, assistant to his father, said. "If all goes well Sunday, then he'll probably start in the Big 'Cap (gr. I, on Saturday, March 1)."

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Karim Benzema's agent has warned Barcelona they have no chance of signing the Lyon striker just yet.
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Karim Benzema's agent has warned Barcelona they have no chance of signing the Lyon striker in the summer.
Reports have claimed that Barca are ready to offer big money to capture the France international ahead of Manchester United at the end of the season.
Barca's sporting director Txiki Beguiristain watched Benzema in action during Lyon's French Cup win over Metz earlier in the week.
But the youngster's agent Karim Djaziri has confirmed that the promising forward is not looking to quit Lyon in the immediate future.
Still young
"He is not going to leave Lyon," Djaziri told Marca.
"I know that there are a lot of interested clubs, but he is still young and wants to stay and gain more experience.
"Next season he will continue to play for Lyon and then we shall see.
"He does not want to leave and that is why we renewed his contract a few weeks ago.
"There is no buy-out clause included as he does not want to move and Lyon do not want to sell."


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The Cartwrights ride again. Paramount has released another extras-laden set (unusual, considering most of these vintage TV releases drop the "extras-as-bait" after the first season) for the single most successful network series of the 1960s: Bonanza. Bonanza: The Official Second Season, Volume 1, a five-disc, 18-episode collection of the first half of the 1960-1961 season, finds the series (which was already confident and brash right from the start) further refining the characterizations of the four central leads, while consistently producing strong, layered, and extremely well-constructed one-hour playlets that hold up with the best dramatic anthologies from that time period. A must-have for lovers of vintage TV.
In my two reviews for Bonanza's first season, I wrote extensively about the series' inception, its production, and the aesthetic and thematic framework underpinning the show's construction. So I won't cover the same ground here...an unnecessary task, anyway, since the show, at least during its first half this season, remains largely unchanged from season one (you can click here to read those reviews for context). Themes that were first introduced in the previous season are expanded in this go-around, including the notion that the Cartwrights are somehow different and "special" compared to the average settler or farmer out in the West; that the sheer magnitude of their wealth engenders both awe and envy from outsiders (sometimes negatively coloring that "special" status the Cartwrights enjoy); that violence in the Old West is to be avoided at all costs if civilization is to come (although it remains a necessary evil); that cultures will clash in the forward expansion of the West; and that the Ponderosa itself is an almost mystical source of bounty that must be protected--heady themes for a TV genre that is often dismissed by newer critics as the domain of mere shoot 'em-ups.
In the season opener, Showdown, there's a funny throwaway about the Cartwrights' "specialness" that reduces that distinction to their outsized appetites. An amused woman, observing Little Joe's seduction skills and Hoss' hunger, states, "You Cartwrights: if it's not one thing it's another." The Ponderosa is the biggest land parcel out there in Nevada, and this moment suggests the men who run it have earthy passions to match that vastness. However, in episode after episode, the Cartwrights' moral superiority--carefully couched in populist humility--is shown to be far stronger than their corporeal desires, as well as being the only stabilizing force in this untamed frontier, a civilizing force for good that's remarkably unselfish when one tallies up the Cartwrights' forgiving nature in the face of wrongdoing. A good example of this is The Blood Line, written by William Raynor and Myles Wilder, where Ben, after killing a drunken rogue in self defense when the man complains about the "high and mighty" Cartwrights, takes in the dead man's son and tries to teach him that violence isn't the answer to life's tribulations...even though the boy continually vows revenge on Ben's head, and escapes time and again. Several times in the story, everyone urges Ben to have the dangerous boy locked up, but Ben refuses; he doesn't want the boy, well played by David Macklin, to believe that force and violence are the answers to a deeply troubled young man's problems--a rejection of violence on principle that wasn't as novel and unique in television westerns as some critics (who haven't actually watched these old shows) would have you believe. Other good examples of this violence-only-as-a-last-resort creed in Bonanza (a creed that certainly sets them apart as "special" in a land of quick draws and cheap death) comes in Badge Without Honor, where Dan Duryea's perverted love of efficient killing can't win out over the Cartwrights' reluctant use of force as a cleansing agent of justice, and in The Hopefuls, where pacifist Patricia Donahue can't forgive Adam's necessary use of violence--even though she knows he had no other choice--thereby scuttling their romance.
Envy and avarice for what the Cartwrights have carved out for themselves also drives many supporting characters' motivations this half-season. The best example, The Bride, written by Richard Newman, finds a local sheriff, played by John McIntire, engineering a nifty little scam with Adam West and Suzanne Lloyd to steal away the Ponderosa by setting up Ben for murder. Arriving at the Ponderosa after claiming to have been married to a phony "Ben Cartwright," Lloyd marvels at the sight of the ranch spread out before her: "Must be wonderful to live on a place like the Ponderosa. A place almost as big as an entire state," she offers, to which the proud-but-humble humanist Ben replies, "Well, Miss Jennifer, it's not what a man has that's important. It's how he got it, and what he does with it that really counts." Responding in the best class-warfare manner, Lloyd tentatively parries with, "But how does one man get so much?" to which proud Little Joe responds, in the best American tradition, "By working till his back's near broke, like our Pa did." Lloyd, continuing on in what could be a dialogue on the Congressional floor today, responds, "Other people work hard," to which sensitive, poetic Hoss replies, "Yeah, but maybe other folks don't dream like our Pa did, Miss Jennifer." So much for petulant, unearned jealousy in the face of hard work and capitalism. And just to drive home the point, forceful Adam seals the deal with, "Yeah, and fight to keep it," signaling that the Cartwrights may indeed help those less fortunate themselves--if they feel they're worthy--but they're not giving away anything out of guilt over their success. In many episodes, the Cartwrights aid anyone they see as pioneers like themselves; people willing to carve out their own destinies, while delivering justice to those misguided enough to think they can take, without having earned.
Further proof of the Cartwrights' unflinching willingness to materially aid others only if they're deemed worthy of the help, comes in the complex Day of Reckoning, written by Leonard Heideman and R. Hamer Norris. Ricardo Montalban is a Bannock Indian shunned by his brother and tribe chief Anthony Caruso for marrying Shoshone Indian Madlyn Rhue. When Caruso tries to kill Ben, Montalban saves him, as much for his Christian wife Rhue's religious beliefs as for his own conviction that Indians will have to come to terms with living with the White man in peace. In gratitude, Ben offers him a stretch of land adjacent to the Ponderosa...as well as next to a racist farmer. Tormented by his thoughts that he fits neither in the warrior culture of the Indians or the farmer culture of the White settlers, Montalban flips when his wife is killed, going so far as to torture Ben, before he's transformed by Ben's still-forgiving nature. It's an extreme example of Bonanza's overriding social and ethical tolerance (as well as another example of 60s television tackling difficult racial issues), and one that stays remarkably consistent and clear throughout the series.
As for the Cartwrights themselves, Bonanza's writers stick to the already-established personas, refining the men's characters to the point where we always know Ben will be forever-patient and paternal and understanding, Hoss will be deceptively simply yet poetic and sensitive, Adam will be mysterious and elegant and perhaps...slightly cynical in his own private thoughts, and Little Joe will laugh his way through women and gunfights. It will be interesting to see if these stereotypes will be tweaked or challenged in the coming seasons. Holding steady, as well, are the remarkably tight, thematically solid scripts that mark Bonanza as one of the best dramas on television at this point. It sounds simplistic, but the stories always have a beginning, middle and end (this is true "storytelling" in the best sense of the word: both basic and highly sophisticated in execution), while characters always have a subtext to their actions, and believable, layered motivations. While the obligatory "happy ending" will probably cause the most concern with modern viewers raised on nothing being settled in their television dramas, it needn't, when seen in the context of what networks required back then in terms of keeping viewers "contented," but more importantly, when seen in light of Bonanza's creator and producer David Dortort's stated outlook for the show: positive and eternally optimistic ("happy ending" is also a relative term; in The Courtship, Hoss is saved from a fallen woman with designs on his money...but he's not happy about learning the truth).
While there isn't a bad one in the collection, stand-out episodes this half-season (minus the ones mentioned above) include The Mission, a straight-ahead desert adventure featuring the always-good Henry Hull as a decrepit, drunk scout looking for personal redemption out on the sand dunes. One of my favorites, Dan Duryea (he gets better and better every time I see him), has a terrific showcase for his completely unique blend of intelligent anti-hero charm and perversity as the marvelously-monikered "Dude Butcher Boy" in Badge Without Honor ("Violence as such is vulgar...yet the skills and rhythms of disciplined violence, is beautiful," he purrs). Claude Akins, another familiar face I never get tired of seeing, plays against type in The Mill, belaying his often forceful, base physicality for a mentally-deranged character capable of manipulation and deception. The Trail Gang sports a typically quirky turn from Dick Davalos, who's fine as a father-hating gunslinger. The Spitfire features a memorably flinty performance by Katharine Warren as proud settler who vows vengeance on the Cartwrights after she feels they've slighted and insulted her...as well as killing two of her boys. And certainly the best episode this half-season, the remarkable Silent Thunder, written by John Furia, Jr. and directed by none other than Robert Altman, features one of Stella Stevens' finest performances (from one of the best, and most underrated, actresses of the 1960s and 1970s). Portraying a deaf mute, Stevens' turn is simple yet highly effective, playing well off Landon's sensitive Little Joe, while Altman gives us a brief yet dazzlingly expressive bit of direction when he shoots Steven's almost-rape from her POV, complete with silent soundtrack and odd, ominous framing on her attacker, Albert Salmi (you never see direction like that in most formulaic TV back then).
The popular misconception (perpetuated by always-suspicious sites like Wikipedia) is that Bonanza was almost canceled until it was moved to Sunday nights, away from Saturday night ratings giant, Perry Mason. That's half true; Bonanza was almost cancelled after its first season against Raymond Burr's classic, but by this sophomore session, Bonanza, given a second chance by NBC due to their considerable investment in this first-color Western, was not only holding its own against Perry Mason, but beating it on a regular basis by the end of the 1960-1961 season. Bonanza, which didn't even chart on the Nielsen Top Thirty during its first season, shot up to a healthy 17th for the year this sophomore session...only one notch below Perry Mason, which dropped from the previous year's 10th position, to 16th this season. And just as confirmation of Bonanza's might against the long-time legal series winner, once Bonanza moved away from it to its traditional Sunday night spot for its third season, Perry Mason shot back up in the Nielsen's to fifth for the 1961-1962 season, a spectacular comeback...but not as spectacular as Bonanza's 2nd place finish that same year.
Here are the 18 episodes of the 5-disc set, Bonanza: The Official Second Season, Volume 1, as described on the inside slipcover:
Showdown (September 10, 1960)
The Mission (September 17, 1960)
Badge Without Honor (September 24, 1960)
The Mill (October 1, 1960)
The Hopefuls (October 8, 1960)
Denver McKee (October 15, 1960)
Day of Reckoning (October 22, 1960)
The Abduction (October 29, 1960)
Breed of Violence (November 5, 1960)
The Last Viking (November 12, 1960)
The Trail Gang (November 26, 1960)
The Savage (December 3, 1960)
Silent Thunder (December 10, 1960)
The Ape (December 17, 1960)
The Blood Line (December 31, 1960)
The Courtship (January 7, 1961)
The Spitfire (January 14, 1961)
The Bride (January 21, 1961)
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Disc extras include a brief, three minute video introduction on disc one, shot in 1999, from Bonanza creator/producer, David Dortort, for the 40th anniversary of the show (it's lovely to see his charming wife humorously correct him from time to time). On disc two, there's a fascinating series of stills from Lorne Greene's and Michael Landon's promotional visit to Cincinnati "Colortown, USA" Ohio, and their appearance on the real Oprah Winfrey show: The Ruth Lyons 50-50 Club (a few parade stills from other events are included, too). As well, there's more video footage of David Dortort at his home, discussing the part historical accuracy played in the production of Bonanza. It runs 6:24. On disc three, there's a vintage on-air promo for the series, along with another video interview with Dortort, again from 1999, where he discusses the series and the importance of color. It runs 3:18. On disc four, there are a few stills of the lead actors at their homes, along with a very brief Dan Blocker interview with Richard "Cactus" Pryor (mid-to-late 60s), which only runs 1:39 (I would have liked to see the whole interview). Finally, on disc five, a brief (2:02) clip of Dortort remembering Pernell Roberts (both died very recently), along with some on-set publicity photos of the cast. That's a lot of extras from Paramount for a vintage television series...and most welcome, too.
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Time's up for historic Wells Cathedral clock-winders
The iconic Wells Cathedral clock in Somerset, in the southwest of England, was installed in the 1380s, two centuries prior to the invention of the second hand by Jost Burgi for Tycho Brahe. For generation upon generation the old clock was hand-wound, and the metal figure of Jack Blandifers toned the hour.
That's six centuries-plus of manual time-keeping, the last 90 years of which were managed by one family, the Fishers, who, it must be told, spent "an hour three times a week turning the three 250kg weights 800 times."
Now, according to the Daily Mail, an electric motor has replaced hand-winding. The motor's human counterpart, Paul Fisher, age 63, is a touch fidgety, if glad to be shot clear of the task. He related a mixture of joy and sadness.
I'm a bit sad that all these years of history are coming to an end but winding the clock by hand is just so time consuming.
By the time you have walked up all the steps and winded the weights it takes at least one hour three times a week.
I feel very proud and privileged to have wound this magnificent clock and that my family has been involved in such a historic task.
Even after my retirement I will still be keeping a watchful eye on the clock's mechanism and will look in to oil and check the time.
Here's more on the joy part of the equation, courtesy his interview with NPR's Melissa Block.
BLOCK: And you would have to climb way up into the clock tower to do this?
Mr. FISHER: Yeah, it's about 55 steps. And you go down little corridors and look out over the nave as you do this. So it's a windy journey.
BLOCK: Well, why stop winding by hand?
Mr. FISHER: Do you go to the gym three times a week?
BLOCK: Oh, I wish I did.
Mr. FISHER: And if I made you go to the gym three times a week, what would you say to that?
BLOCK: Yeah, I might not be too happy.
Mr. FISHER: It was nice to do when I was 25, but now I'm 65, or 63, actually. I'm quite happy to stop doing that.
Now, come on, dear readers: If an American web site is going to have Anglophile readers, it's got to be one like this for Anglicans. (To say nothing of our being church mice.) Ever seen the clock in question? Any abiding memories? Or just another John Henry tale of automation?
I remember the clock quite fondly. I spent a week a a member of 'the choir in residence' during the summer of 2008. What a welcoming place!
About the time I worked for the Church Information Office in London, the bishop of Bath and Wells, resident in Wells, was known for swimming in the moat of the episcopal palace.
Fond memory of Wells (30 years ago!).
I am not likely related to the Fishers of Wells (my patronym, originally from Germany, lost a "c" sometime in the last 200+ years!), but I salute them nonetheless, for a job well done the past near-century.
JC Fisher
Have been to Wells twice. I love it. I just love it. The only other one I love as much is Ely, in an apples and oranges sort of comparison, for totally different reasons.
I have been to Wells Cathedral - it is quite breathtaking in design. Here is a pix.


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ATLANTA — State Rep. Mark Hamilton (R-Cumming) was recently recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for earning a 100 percent score for his support of small businesses.
This score serves as an evaluation of his voting record on key issues during the 2013-2014 legislative term. In addition to receiving a perfect voting record score, Hamilton was the recipient of the NFIB's 2013 Small Business Guardian Award, its top award for state legislators who support the interests of small businesses.
"It has been a pleasure working with the NFIB throughout this legislative term, and I appreciate their acknowledgement and support for my pro-business legislation," said Hamilton. "We worked diligently over the last two years to form policies to promote and protect the rights of our state's small businesses. These businesses are crucial to a flourishing, free market economy, and I will continue to be an advocate for small business owners and citizens at the State Capitol."
Each year, the NFIB tracks significant legislative issues affecting small businesses to tabulate a score for each Georgia legislator based on his or her floor votes on those key issues. The NFIB voting record provides an overall evaluation of lawmakers' support for small businesses in Georgia by applying a simple score from zero to 100 percent.
Two bills, authored by Hamilton, were used by the NFIB to score legislators for this term. House Bills 714 and 154 are both reform policies aimed at saving businesses money. Both bills were subsequently signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal.
The NFIB is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association with a membership consisting of 350,000 small and independent business owners across the nation.


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Psalm147:3 - Poster by mostpatoWatch
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He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
"He healeth the broken in heart - Referrring primarily to the fact that he had healed those who were crushed and broken in their long captivity, and that he had given them comfort by returning them to their native land. At the same time, however, the language is made general, as describing a characteristic of God that he does this; that it is his character to do this."


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Jones shows grit, defends title over Teixeira
Jones Puts Away Teixeira To Defend Title
- Jones Puts Away Teixeira To Defend Title
Jones Puts Away Teixeira To Defend Title
- Castillo Lays Smackdown On Brenneman
Castillo Lays Smackdown On Brenneman
- UFC 172: Dana White Reaction
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BALTIMORE — Seven months after narrowly winning the closest fight of his career, Jon Jones returned to his dominant ways at UFC 172. Big time.
Jones (20-1) recorded his UFC-record seventh consecutive light heavyweight title defense, dominating challenger Glover Teixeira over the course of five rounds inside Baltimore Arena. All three judges scored the five-round contest for Jones, 50-45.
It was his first performance since a close decision over Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 in September, a fight that sent the 26-year-old Jones to the hospital. This return fight was not nearly as close.
"It was a lot of what we thought it would be," Jones said. "Glover doesn't always tend to be versatile. We foresaw a lot of things and sure enough, it happened that way."
[+] EnlargeTeixeira (22-3), who suffered his first loss in 20 fights, failed to challenge Jones in the way Gustafsson did — or really at all. Jones beat up the Brazilian in every which way, although he never appeared close to knocking him out.
As he always does, Jones controlled range for the entire 25-minute fight. He mostly kept Teixeira at the end of his 84-inch wingspan early, before taking the fight to him in close quarters in the third and fourth rounds.
"It was a lot of improv," said Jones, on the fight. "Game plan was to stick takedowns and pick him apart from a distance. I realized he was winding up on his punches so I switched game plans and fought at extremely close range. It worked out great."
Working behind the jab and kicks in the first round, Jones systematically outworked Teixeira in a building right down the street from MT Bank Stadium, where Jones' older brother Arthur plays defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens.
He repeatedly placed his left hand on Teixeira's forehead to obstruct his vision, which prompted Teixeira to complain in the second round of eye pokes. Referee Dan Miragliotta warned Jones, but that didn't stop him from doing it later in the fight.
One aspect of his game Jones didn't get to show was his top game, which helped capture the title in 2011. He was scored one takedown early in the second round but couldn't keep Teixeira down. That would have little effect on the fight's outcome.
After the bout, Teixeira, who said he suffered a shoulder injury, credited Jones for a strong performance.
"I did my strategy," Teixeira said. "My strategy was to try and push him — try to hit him with hooks. But hey, he capitalized. He beat me."
An elbow up the middle by Jones opened a deep cut above Teixeira's right eye in the third round. Sensing perhaps Teixeira, 34, was wearing down, Jones turned up his punching volume in the clinch along the fence with brutal body punches.
The crowd booed Teixeira in the fifth round, when his mouthpiece fell out in what might have been a good chance for him to take a break. Prior to Miragliotta breaking the action, Jones had rocked Teixeira in an exchange.
Jones, the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world according to ESPN.com prior ot the bout, extends his win streak to 11. His only loss came via disqualification against Matt Hamill in December 2009 in a fight he was clearly winning.
The Endicott, N.Y. native set the UFC record for consecutive light heavyweight title defenses in the Gustafsson win. He is three shy of former middleweight champion Anderson Silva's overall record of 10.
Brett Okamoto
- MMA columnist for ESPN.com
- Analyst for "MMA Live"
- Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun
Article source: http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/10846898/jon-jones-batters-glover-teixeira-defends-belt


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SBA Mills Promotes More Small Biz Incentives
From tax enticements to hire new employees to tax write-offs for investors, SBA Administrator Karen Mills said the agency's partnership with credit unions and other lenders will continue to help kick start the small business sector.
Speaking at a National Press Club luncheon this afternoon, Mills said President Obama recently signed legislation to extend a "carryback" provision of the stimulus package which allows businesses with a net operating loss this year to amend their tax filings to carry that loss back five years to offset taxable income in such years. Congress is also looking at a provision to extend tax write-offs and to eliminate capital gains taxes for people who invest in small businesses in 2010.
Mills said the Obama administration is also talking with Congress about a short-term tax cut that will accelerate new hires. The SBA is leading an interagency group to increase the number of exporters and the countries they ship to.
To help small business owners rebound from the economic recession, the SBA and Dell have formed an online video partnership that offers tools and strategies in planning for growth, government contracting, team building, marketing, technology, exporting opportunities, and disaster recovery.
"At the SBA, we have a portfolio of over $90 billion in loans and loan guarantees to help these businesses get the credit they need to grow and create jobs. We do this by partnering with about 5,000 banks, credit unions and others," Mills said..


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When you are searching for a job, it is likely that no other documents will be more important than your resume. To ensure that you have created a resume that will meet employers standards, take a look at the expert advice, samples, and tips that LiveCareer has compiled. Use the following fashion buyer resume sample to see what mistakes to avoid.
Writing the highlights section
After you have completed the summary, list your skills and abilities in a skills highlight section. This should be a bulleted list that has two columns of three or four points each. You should cover a variety of different kinds of skills, but focus them around the job and field that you are applying for. As you can see, the highlights section in this sample is a little too long. The experience section is more important, so you want to minimize the time the reader spends in the highlights. Many of these bullets, such as Public relations expert, Excellent written and verbal communicator, Media relations, and Vendor relations or Floor set design and Visual Displays can be combined into a single point. You cannot afford to be repetitive in this section.
The accomplishments section
Listing some accomplishments can be an effective way to get the attention of employers, but remember that this section is optional. It can be extremely difficult to write accomplishments that are specific and tangible, so pay close attention to the pieces of information listed here. It is not good to be general or indirect. Increased annual sales to nearly 25% is as specific as possible. While the content of this section is strong, the formatting could use some work. A bulleted list would work better, and it is best to have at least three points. If the writer could find a third accomplishment to add, this section would be perfect.
Listing your experiences
Like the accomplishments section, your experiences should be listed as a bulleted list. Right now, the experience section takes the form of a large block of text that is not inviting or appealing at all. When organized into a list, it looks like this: Buyer 06/2007 to 12/2010 EnrichLos Angeles, CA
The information is much easier to read in this format. Also note that each point starts with a strong action verb and there are no personal pronouns. However, if this change was made to the entire section, this already long resume would become enormous. You should aim for five to eight bullets for each position you have held, so some can be removed from this sample, but it also lists five positions, which is quite a lot. The oldest two are simple cashier positions and can be removed or combined. It is more important to communicate a variety of experiences, rather than a lot of similar jobs.
Managing length
As you may have figured out, the length of your resume is very important. It should be your intention to fit your entire resume on a single page. If you are covering more than 10 years of experience, you can bleed onto a second, but only if you cannot properly communicate everything you need to with one page. Some techniques for shortening this resume have already been explored, but it also may be beneficial to align the text in the experience section farther to the left to eliminate some of that wasted space. Creating a resume that will attract employers can be difficult. Use the tips and the Resume Builder that LiveCareer has provided to get started.


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CHICAGO — Have you ever wandered into a Goodwill store, browsed through the clothing (only slightly soiled), moved onto the box with the framed velvet pictures of Elvis, and picked out a print that cost you twelve dollars but turned out to be worth nine thousand? Me neither. But this is exactly what happened to Karen Mallett in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a few months ago — at least the 'paying a few bucks for a work of art' part.
As reported by ABC News and other media outlets, Karen Mallett picked out a print showing a geometric version of a monkey's face, drawn in trippy concentric black lines that converge on a red nose in the center. She knows enough about art that when she spotted the signature 'Calder' in the bottom corner she decided it was worth shelling out the $12.99 asking price — which was reduced to $12.34 because of her Goodwill discount card. After a little internet research at home and an expert's appraisal, she discovered that she was in possession of "Red Nose," a 1969 lithograph by the great sculptor Alexander Calder, with a replacement value of $9,000.
Apparently this sort of thing happens a lot at Goodwill stores, who seem by their public statements to be weary of the press coverage, with its 'you should have known better' tone. They point out with some justification that their staff do their best with what is given to them, but they are not trained art experts. ABC News reported that this latest "find" is at least the fourth time in six months that valuable art has turned up at Goodwill:
Last month, a Salvador Dali sketch found at a Goodwill shop in Tacoma, Washington, sold for $21,000. Last summer, a North Carolina woman pocketed more than $27,000 for a painting she bought for $9.99 at Goodwill. And last spring, a dusty jug donated in Buffalo, NY, was discovered to be a thousands-of-years-old American Indian artifact — it was returned to its tribe instead of being offered for sale.
And occasionally staff do spot some good stuff, such as a painting by Frank Weston Benson that was donated to a Portland Goodwill in 2006, and which went on to be sold on the Goodwill auction site for more than $165,000.
The slightly gleeful tone of all this coverage (mine included) risks overlooking one important aspect of this, which is that the sole reason for Goodwill's existence is not to fulfill our fantasies of getting something for nothing, of becoming winners in the Powerball lottery of flea market art. Goodwill sells used stuff on the cheap so that it can spend the money — lots of it — on vital services to those who need it, as well as things like job training and employment programs. And in the continued efforts to recover from Hurricane Sandy, 90 Goodwill stores in the New York and northern New Jersey area distributed much needed clothing as the cold weather set in.
Just one more thing on Ms. Mallett's find, however. The eagle-eyed Calder "expert" has decided to keep her print, which just cries out for the headline: Mallett Avoids Auctioneer's Hammer.


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It sounded awfully impressive when the National Hockey League announced it.
It's the new and improved (fanfare) Performance Enhancing Substances Program.
Its revelation was met with a sage nodding of heads and grave intonations. There were nods of assent, and assurances that the NHL is taking the lead in cracking down on substance abuse.
The even deeper thinkers decreed this was a step to keep the U.S. Congress happy, as if the House of Representatives cares in the least about the NHL.
In fact, this program is likely to be nothing more than a fertile battlefield for the ongoing acrimony between the NHL and the NHL Players' Association.
If it does anything more than line the pockets of a few dozen lawyers and the occasional stray doctor, it will be downright astonishing.
What wasn't widely noted by those making the announcement was the fact the program is limited to performance-enhancing substances.
As league officials explained to the governors, "All other forms of 'substance abuse' and behavioural and domestic issues requiring employee assistance will continue to be handled through the NHL/NHLPA Program for Substance Abuse and Behavioural Health."
In other words, the NHL has retained the same program it had before the lockout.
It merely has added another committee to deal with the use of "performance-enhancing" substances.
And exactly what are these performance-enhancing substances? How thoughtless of you to ask a question like that. You just took all the fun out of the announcement.
The league and the NHLPA have to agree on the substances in question.
Sure, that's likely.
They agree on so many things -- especially when player suspensions are a part of the equation.
There won't be an awful lot of commonality on this committee. It will be composed of an equal number of representatives from each side, plus one doctor nominated by each side.
Perfectly balanced committees are not noted for bold, decisive actions.
So far, the two sides have agreed on one matter. Sudafed, a staple of many NHL players' diets, will not be on the list. It is specifically excluded.
The uninitiated might expect steroids to be on the list. That would be a hazardous assumption.
Many steroids are used to promote healing of bones. They are administered by NHL team doctors and outside specialists. You can hardly ban a player for 20 games for getting an injection to ease the spinal problem he incurred as a result of taking too many crosschecks.
Furthermore, to specifically target steroids as opposed to other forms of substances, would be to target a certain type of player -- the guy who for whom strength is a primary commodity. The nifty players have no interest in steroids.
But suppose one of those so-called skill players has a splitting headache. It's so intrusive that he can't keep his mind on the game. If he takes a serious over-the-counter analgesic, surely it will enhance his performance. Does he sit out 20 games for that?
You can be sure the NHLPA decision-makers are not going to put players into a position that would allow them to be embarrassed publicly and labelled as "druggies" for using something that the rest of us use on a regular basis.
Who can blame them?
And one more point.
Do you remember the announcement of the "lifetime ban" for third offence?
It is, in fact, a two-year open-ended ban. After two years, the player can apply for reinstatement.
As if anyone will be caught three times under this program.


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Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from Jiyan Wei, director of product management for PRWeb.
You have a message and so does your competitor. Which one receives the most exposure and reaches prospects is often dependent on any company's commitment to creating resourceful, unique and compelling content to reach that audience.
If you are creating content, promoting it and still finding yourself behind the competition, below are 3 tips to help you cross the marketing finish line in first place.
1. Create Your Own Sandbox. Going head-to-head is a tough marketing battle to win and often requires considerable resources, so make sure your key messages stand out by explaining what makes your product or service better than the rest.
Simple comparisons to a competitor have their place, but if you want more room to grow and expand creating your own sandbox is the way to win big. By marketing the differences your product has you can make others' products irrelevant.
The Reef flip-flop with the bottle-opener built into the bottom is a great example of this. Maybe not everyone needs to open a bottle while out and about or at the beach, but for some this is a compelling product differentiation when in the market for flip flops. The added bonus is that because it's so unique, it continues to be promoted for free in examples such as this.
By emphasizing a feature, attribute or benefit your product has that others don't, you can create a unique marketing angle.
2. Use more communication vehicles than your competition. Are your competitors on Facebook and Twitter? Then perhaps you should be too – and take the time to explore which marketing channels make sense for your audience.
Two well-known companies are worth imitating, even if on a smaller scale:
- Dell: Dell's "Community" page sports blogs, forums, and even an "IdeaStorm" feature that allows people to contribute ideas to Dell – and you can sign up for all of them. On just about every web page, you can link to a relevant blog or newsletter, and Dell maintains an active – actually, an interactive – presence on social media outlets.
- Southwest Airlines: Its blog posts seem to involve everyone in the company. Its Facebook page recently got its millionth fan. Why? Because it constantly provides interesting, relevant content – from industry news to special offers – to its readers.
3. Have a faster communications cycle than your competitors. Update your material regularly, and make sure to get new data out as quickly as possible, while maintaining communication standards. Find ways to automate delivery of your communications so that your news is always more recent than the competitors. Quick updates to your newsroom, is a great way to get started.
One more general point: be consistent, not repetitious. Avoid cutting and paste a web page into a blog post or vice versa as a way to extend communications. Readers and journalists can sniff out overly re-purposed content and in doing so may seek other more relevant sources for information.
In summary: study the competition and exceed their communications efforts where it makes sense. It takes a consistent, concerted effort but over time, your message will stand out more clearly in the marketplace of ideas, and your company will be seen as a thought leader.
Check out other PR Tips from PRWeb for more ideas about developing and distributing news releases, social media posts, and other vital business communications.
As Director of Product Management, Jiyan drives product platform strategy and roadmap execution for PRWeb, the leading online news distribution service. In addition he supports strategic business planning, partnerships, and marketing/sales. He currently sites on the vendor council for the Society for New Communications Research (SNCR) and maintains a blog, New Influencer (www.newinfluencer.com), where he writes about media and technology.


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Direct Line avoids flood claims deluge
THE floods have failed to dampen Direct Line's fortunes.
The insurer took a smaller-than-expected hit from the winter's severe weather, with claims of £60million rather than the forecast £70-£90million.
Shares in the group, which owns Churchill, Privilege and Green Flag breakdown recovery, rose 1.p to 249p despite a 5.6 per cent fall in premiums to £949.3million in the three months to March 31.
We will continue to prioritise appropriate margins, even at the expense of policy volumes
Direct Line blamed the drop on currency volatility and tough competition but pledged to target profits rather than slashing premiums to boost sales.
Chief executive Paul Geddes said: "We will continue to prioritise appropriate margins, even at the expense of policy volumes."
It highlighted new services such as smart-phone and tablet-friendly websites, self-fi t vehicle tracking technology and legal services.


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By AMYE BENSENHAVER
Bluegrass Institute Center for Open Government
While employed as an instructor at the University of Kentucky's School of Journalism, former hostage Terry Anderson recounted his five-year battle with federal agencies to obtain copies of public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) relating to the government's efforts to secure his release from Hezbollah kidnappers during his nearly seven-year captivity.
Boy Scouts of America has had a nearly constant presence in the local community over the past 60-plus years – both Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. While society has certainly changed during that time the values associated with Scouting have been steadfast – just as pertinent today as they were back then.
The lot owners of Worthville Cemetery held an emergency meeting on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The meeting was called to order after the lot owners signed in prior to the meeting. The first order of business consisted of a discussion about the new by-laws that were presented to the lot owners. It became necessary to make amendments to the by-laws because of the actions of three board members that were elected on April 29, 2017. After a length y discussion the new by-laws were adopted by the lot owners with a unanimous vote accepting the amended by-laws into record.
Flag Day commemorates the official adoption of the Stars and Stripes as our national symbol, an action taken by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.
Usually this isn't much of a holiday. Stores are busy, federal and state offices are open, and the US Postal Service runs the mail. Come June 14 each year, the vast majority of Americans probably have no idea that a holiday is being observed.
I believe Flag Day deserves better. So let's pause for just a minute to reflect on why.
Technology has become one of those buzzwords that can mean a lot of different things or nothing really at all. It is interesting that we have such words in our language. I love it when someone answers a question with a very lengthy, high in vocabulary sentence, but when you break it down they really did not say much at all. I think technology has fallen into that category.
To the Sheriff's Office, the city of Carrollton and Carroll County, Ky.:
I was at the front of the line of stalled traffic on I-71 W.B. this afternoon at the scene of the tractor trailer crash. For an hour and a half I observed the first officer to arrive on the spot, take charge, attend to the injured, interview and take pictures, direct others and even haul bags of absorbent, spread and sweep and get dirty. Most likely a job someone else was supposed to do.
While state leaders may not always agree on how to solve an issue, we can all agree on the major issues staring us in the face.
Properly funding state employees' pensions seems to be the issue mentioned the most. Measures passed in 2013 and 2016 by lawmakers have focused resources on addressing that issue, and a special session is planned for later this year.
In the meantime, deaths are occurring every day from violence or addiction across the state. In cities like Louisville, we are seeing unprecedented murders and overdoses ravage the community.
At the base of the United States Marine Corps. War Memorial–also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial–there is a quote from World War II Admiral Chester Nimitz. The admiral said, "Uncommon valor was a common virtue."
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"Maybe, but you know when I was only 12 years old I had been around the world by myself. How would you like to do that?"
Thus Hero Richard Evelyn Byrd to a small niece last week. Modern heroes do not have the fun of telling and retelling their exploits. All that is so fully told in advance by syndicate writers and radio that even small nieces know it. Modern heroes...
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Get an overview of this hotelDowntown Reno hotel with laser show, health spa
Popular property highlights
A stay at Silver Legacy Resort Casino places you in the heart of Reno, walking distance from Reno Events Center and Reno Arch.
This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of National Bowling Stadium and Knitting Factory.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and a turndown service.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Skiers will be in heaven, but there are recreational options available for non-skiers as well, including a casino and a nightclub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the ski shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant or in a coffee shop/café. Or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Reno? This hotel has 30000 square feet (2787 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary at scheduled times.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
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Located in downtown Reno, 3 miles from the Reno-Tahoe airport, Silver Legacy Resort Casino is connected by skywalk to the Circus Circus and Eldorado casinos.
An hourly laser show on the ceiling of the composite dome above the 120-foot-high full-scale mining rig highlights Nevada's Comstock era and the life of fictitious silver baron Sam Fairchild. The casino houses 2,500 slot machines, 80 gaming tables, 2 keno lounges, and a betting shop.
For a surcharge, guests can access the Silver Legacy's health spa, which features a Swedish sauna, spa, steam room, massage, whirlpool, locker rooms, pool, cardiovascular and weight equipment, and a sun deck.
The on-site concierge desk, located in the hotel lobby, is staffed daily (7 AM to 8 PM Sunday–Thursday, and 7 AM to 9 PM Friday–Saturday; schedule subject to change). Concierge services include assistance with show tickets, dinner reservations, city tours, and ski-lift tickets. Guests also have designated smoking areas, small meeting rooms, and luggage storage.
Airport shuttle service is complimentary, and for a surcharge the hotel provides a ski shuttle. 24-hour valet parking and complimentary self-parking in the garage are available. Wireless Internet is included in the resort fee.
- Casino
- Bar/lounge
- Ski shuttle (surcharge)
- Elevator/lift
- Free airport transportation
- Full-service spa
- 24-hour front desk
- Poolside bar
- Conference space
- Business center
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Express check-out
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Year Built 1995
- Coffee shop or café
- Free self parking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Free valet parking
- Health club
- Nightclub
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 2787
- Spa services on site
- Ski storage
- Free long-term parking
- Luggage storage
- Hair salon
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- ATM/banking
- Concierge services
- Conference space size (feet) - 30000
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Conference center
- Designated smoking areas
- Shopping on site
- Laundry facilities
- Spa tub
- Total number of rooms - 1,720
- One meeting room
- Number of floors - 37
- Arcade/game room
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Multilingual staff
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free long-term parking, Free self parking, Free valet parking
Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- Desk
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Premium bedding
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Room service (24 hours)
- Air conditioning
- Turndown service
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Cable TV service
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Sterling's Seafood Steakhouse - Sterling's serves steak, veal, poultry, and seafood cooked on a mesquite grill. This fine-dining setting is dressed with white linen tablecloths and dark-wood paneling. Open for dinner, and an elaborate Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
Pearl Oyster Bar and Grill - This casual bistro features fresh seafood, including cioppino, crab cakes, and coconut tempura prawns.
Café Central - Café Central's extensive menu serves huevos rancheros to steak and lobster. Asian cuisine is served late night. This open-air casual dining spot is open 24 hours everyday.
Flavors! the Buffet - Buffet restaurant that features Chinese and Italian dishes, as well as a meat carving station and freshly baked desserts. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Triple Play Sports Grill - This casino-floor food court offers an array of fast choices from Asian noodles to brick oven pizzas.
SIPS Coffee and Teas - SIPS, located in the hotel lobby, sells a selection of gourmet coffees, teas, and pastries throughout the day.
Rum Bullions Island Bar - Rum Bullions' open-beam, warehouse-style bar features colorful island drinks and dueling pianists nightly.
Race and Sportsbook Bar - Located on the casino floor, this is the spot to have a drink and watch the race, or game on downtown Reno's largest video wall.
Silver Baron Bar and Lounge - The Silver Baron is directly beneath the mining rig under the dome on the casino floor. This wood-and-mirror paneled bar plays up the silver mining-era theme with antique cash registers and iron-mercury torchere retrieved from a private estate in Monaco. Piano entertainment is featured nightly.
Comedy Club Bar - Located just outside the nationally known Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club, this bar is the perfect place to order a drink before the show.
Starbucks - Starbucks is located on the main casino floor and is open from 6AM through 10PM Sunday through Thursday and 6AM through 1AM Friday and Saturday.
Hussong's Cantina –Taqueria - Known for its playful atmosphere, Hussong's Cantina is known as the birthplace of the Original Margarita and serves up a full menu of tasty twists on Baja Mexican cuisine.
Drinx - Located on the mezzanine level, this contemporary lounge is decorated with monochromatic colors, and dimly-lit chandeliers. Features an array of specialty martinis.
Aura - Lounge located on the main casino floor, this bar serves classic and signature cocktails prepared by performance bartenders. Large selection of premium liquors, wines, and champagnes are offered, and bottle service is available. Happy Hour drink specials are offered 4:30 PM-6:30 PM on weekdays. DJs spin house music Thursday through Sunday from 9 PM-2 AM. Open 11 AM-2 AM daily. Schedules subject to change without notice.
Nearby Things to Do
The Silver Legacy is a 40-minute drive to the closest of Lake Tahoe's 18 area ski resorts. Golfers can tee off at 40 area courses around the Reno/Lake Tahoe area, 6 of which are within 7 miles of the hotel.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Water skiing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Snowshoeing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Sailing nearby
Spa Services
- Sauna in spa
- Minimum age to access spa is 18
- Body wraps
- Body treatments
- Body scrubs
- Facial treatments
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Massages
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 2 AM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Tourism fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night
- Resort fee: USD 20.43 per accommodation, per night
- Pool access
- Spa access
- Health club access
- Fitness center access
- Airport shuttle
- Internet access
- Phone calls
- In-room coffee
- Concierge/valet service
- Self parking
- Valet parking
- Parking
- Additional inclusions
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: USD 15.99 per person (approximately)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day
Hotel Name
- Legacy Casino
- Legacy Silver
- Silver Casino
- Silver Legacy
- Silver Legacy Casino
- Silver Legacy Casino Reno
- Silver Legacy Casino Resort
- Silver Legacy Resort
- Silver Legacy Resort Casino
- Silver Legacy Resort Casino Reno
- Silver Legacy Hotel Reno
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Karon Whale Resort
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- Call us at 800-494-8016.
Hotel Features.
The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Guest parking is complimentary. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. Room service is available. The hotel serves a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Air-conditioned guestrooms at Karon Whale Resort feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.
Notifications and Fees:
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: THB 50 per hour (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: THB 50 per hour (rates may vary)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Shuttle To Airport (surcharge)
- Swimming Pool
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A recent article published by Harvard Business Review reinforces the importance of personal happiness with a career and how it relates to productivity.
After citing statistics from a Gallup poll showing that only 30% of the workforce is engaged in their jobs, and 5% are actively disengaged, the article's author, Annie McKee, who is the founder of a leadership development firm, identifies the three most common factors in workplace engagement: A meaningful vision of the future; a sense of purpose; and great relationships.
The tie-in to franchising here is obvious. A franchise that has a company-wide vision of the future you can truly get behind will, in addition to providing you with a purpose, furnish you with a pre-laid out plan to success and great relationships with clients, fellow franchisees, vendors and the franchise leadership team. As part of a successful franchise system, you'll be a member of a team, yet your own boss and benefit directly from your personal success.


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I am as mad as a hornet.
The squirrels are still eating my tulip bulbs, but at least the creatures are only following their natural instincts. I just have to be smarter than they are. So far, they are winning that contest.
No, I'm furious at one of my rain barrels. It does not function properly, and we have run out of ideas for fixing it. Meanwhile, 83 gallons soaked the driveway, but nothing else.
There is an online site for garden rants, gardenrant.com, and I could vent my spleen there as a guest ranter. But because North Texas is in a drought (again) and municipalities are exhorting residents to save water usage any way they can, my experience with this one rain barrel model should serve as a warning.
Before you buy a rain barrel, in lieu of making one yourself at the multiple how-to classes throughout the area, closely examine how you will access the free water inside it. How do you attach a hose to top off the fish pond or fill a watering can or connect to a drip-irrigation system? If you cannot use the device without wanting to kick it to Kansas, then it will be cast aside behind the garage as one more piece of garden junk.
My husband and son gave me the Raincatcher 6000 several Christmases ago, before water conservation was as fraught with urgency as it is now. It has only four parts: the plastic barrel, a steel-screen top to keep mosquitoes from laying eggs in the water, a short length of hose to attach to the molded-plastic spigot and a metal fastener to secure the hose to the spigot.
The thick plastic has held up to long freezes, blazing hot temperatures and large hailstones. I have not seen any mosquito larvae wriggling in the water, though I found a few geckos drowning inside it. Eighty-three gallons, the barrel's capacity, tops off my fish pond nicely, and my orchids and bromeliads love the chemical-free drinks. It is handy for filling cans to water containers and plants along the driveway, because I have no water spigot there.
Otherwise I would have to drag my sworn enemy, the intractable garden hose, a long distance. That never fails to induce foot-stamping, an undignified dance step for a person my age.
Sadly, the rain barrel's hose detaches without warning, despite repeated attempts at home repair. The product is poorly designed. There is no faucet handle to close the spigot, no plug to stop the flow of water gushing out at a rate of several gallons a minute, and no person my age can stand on her head for any amount of time to plug the dike with a finger when the outlet is at the bottom of the barrel.
It was ridiculous to think I could force the hose back onto the spigot, but I hated to see that precious, chemical-free water running into the street. I fought against the force of the water anyway, soaking my mature-woman work attire of velvet slippers and silk tunic, my hair hanging in wet strings in front of my face, trying to jam the hose back on.
My son happened to drive up and saw me in distress. He calmly removed his shoes, rolled up his pants and retrieved a screwdriver to try to tighten the metal clamp on the hose end to the spigot.
He succeeded in stanching the flow to a drip, but two-thirds of the water had been wasted. I emailed the Canadian manufacturer to ask if there was a fix for this problem. A customer service representative emailed me back to say the company no longer has a U.S. distributor, so he was unable to replace my faulty barrel. "The only time we have heard of similar issues with the hose," the service rep wrote, "is if the shape of the spigot is defective."
It's probably a lost cause, but the cause of catching free water is ever more critical. The most practical solution, I think, is to send my husband to one of those make-it-and-take-it classes where, for far less money than that Christmas present, he can set me up with a series of DIY barrels to place under the multiple gables where free water gushes to the ground.


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- MontaVista Supports Freescale MPC8641D Dual Core Processor
MontaVista Software, Inc., the leading embedded Linux provider for the telecommunications, mobile, and embedded markets, today announced its support for Freescale Semiconductor's MPC8641D Dual Core Processor, built on Power Architecture(TM) technology. The collaborative effort by MontaVista and Freescale provides developers with higher compute density, enhanced system performance, reduced cost and accelerated time-to-market.
- Wind River Linux, VxWorks Available for Cavium OCTEON MIPS64 Processor
Wind River, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIND), the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO) and Cavium Networks, a world leader in networking, security and embedded processor solutions today announced that Wind River(R) Platform for Network Equipment, Linux Edition and Wind River VxWorks 6.1 is available on Cavium Networks' OCTEON Multi-core MIPS64 based Processor Family.
- CoWare, Toshiba Roll Out Next Generation MeP Models, RTL Tools
CoWare, Inc., the leading supplier of platform-driven electronic system-level (ESL) design software and services, announced the introduction of next generation MeP platforms. CoWare will provide the high-level, high-speed MeP models in the CoWare ESL product suite and Toshiba will provide the register-transfer-level (RTL) tools needed. The two companies will deliver MeP configurable platform models within the CoWare ESL tools set to mutual customers, giving these customers the ability to quickly explore several different MeP-based design alternatives very early in the design cycle.
- Toshiba Debuts 32-Bit SuperFlash Microcontroller for Audio Control
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) today announced the expansion of its embedded flash microcontroller (MCU) product line with the addition of a new 32-bit complex instruction set computer (CISC) MCU based on SuperFlash(R) technology. Designated TMP92FD28FG/DFG, it is Toshiba's first MCU to combine a high-performance SuperFlash MCU for audio control with a USB host controller. It is targeted at automotive and consumer digital-audio applications. In addition, the company introduced a mask-ROM version of the device.
- Synopsys Enables Smallest Possible Chip Size with MinChip Technology
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, today introduced new MinChip technology that analyzes physical design complexity and identifies the smallest routable size for semiconductor designs. The technology is integrated into the physical design flow in Synopsys' JupiterXT(TM) floorplanning tool and IC Compiler place-and-route solution. MinChip technology automates the process of identifying the smallest routable area for a design. Optimal results are achieved in hours, saving weeks of manual effort while taking into account all potential area savings. The new Die Size Optimization methodology enabled by MinChip delivers critical value for high-volume applications where even small area savings has a significant impact on overall cost per chip.
- UMC and Actel Flash*Freeze IGLOO FPGA Competition
Actel Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTL) and UMC (NYSE:UMC; TSE: 2303), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced that the two companies have partnered to produce the Actel IGLOO(TM) family, the industry's lowest power field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). UMC's leading-edge 0.13-micron low-power and e-Flash processes combined with Actel's IGLOO power mode options and Flash*Freeze(TM) technology enable power consumption as low as 5 uW, a new standard for the industry.
- RTI, Sperry Marine Team on Navigation Data Distribution System (NavDDS)
Real-Time Innovations (RTI), The Real Time Middleware Company, announced that Sperry Marine, a Northrop Grumman Company, has incorporated RTI Data Distribution Service into the development of a versatile and scalable Navigation Data Distribution System (NavDDS) that seamlessly interfaces a wide variety of electronic navigation sensors with shipboard systems and equipment requiring navigation information. The product was released and shipped to Sperry Marine's first customer in August 2006.
- Toshiba Selects Altera's MAX II CPLDs for Gigabeat Digital Audio Player
Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) announced today that Toshiba Corp. selected the lead-free version of its MAX(R) II CPLD family for their newest line of gigabeat(R) portable media players. Altera(R) MAX II devices enabled Toshiba designers to reduce development time by several months and introduce the gigabeat V30T in time to be the first portable digital audio/video player supporting Japan's one-segment TV and radio broadcasting services.
- Lattice to Showcase Automotive Programmable Logic Devices at Convergence
Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced that it will demonstrate multiple automotive design solutions at Convergence 2006, October 16-18, in Booth 1034 at Detroit's Cobo Hall. The demonstrations will showcase the "Lattice Automotive" programmable logic devices that have been characterized and qualified to meet the certification requirements of the AEC-Q100 standard as defined by the Automotive Electronics Council (AEC). Lattice also will feature several new products, including FPGAs, CPLDs, embedded microprocessors, mixed-signal power management devices and software design tools, which target specific automotive design applications.
- Lattice ispMACH 4000Z CPLDs Receive AEC-Q100 Certification
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced that automotive versions of its ispMACH(TM) 4000Z CPLDs (Complex Programmable Logic Devices) have been characterized and qualified to meet the certification requirements of the AEC-Q100 standard as defined by the Automotive Electronics Council (AEC). Designated the LA-ispMACH 4000Z CPLD family, these Lattice Automotive, or LA, devices join the previously announced LA-MachXO(TM) Crossover Programmable Logic Devices and LA-ispMACH 4000V CPLDs in Lattice's growing automotive product portfolio. Production quantities of the new devices will be available in Q4 2006, and Lattice can provide standard PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation to automotive customers requiring it.
- Xilinx Reveals Roadmap for MOST Networking Protocol for Automotive
Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced its programmable solutions roadmap based on the Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) networking protocol for automotive electronics. Based on its market-leading programmable logic devices (PLDs), the complete hardware/software offering includes a high-performance MOST Network Interface Controller (NIC), associated software stack, and application-tailored intellectual property (IP) cores. The Xilinx solution enables automotive Tier Ones to quickly and cost-effectively develop in-vehicle entertainment systems that can scale and evolve as new features and capabilities become available.
- Xilinx Rolls Out Latest MicroBlaze Soft Processor
Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced immediate availability of the latest performance-optimized 5.00 version of its MicroBlaze(TM) soft processor. The 32-bit RISC core now delivers a 45 percent increase in integer performance providing 240 DMIPS in Virtex(TM)-5 FPGAs. The core extends floating point performance to 50 MFLOPS, a 50 percent improvement over previous versions.
- Xilinx Expands Automotive Infotainment with Programmable Chips
Xilinx, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX), the automotive industry's leading programmable chip provider, today announced that its low-cost programmable solutions will enable the adoption of automotive infotainment applications currently found only in luxury vehicles, to lower- priced premium and midline vehicles in the near future.
- Aspex Launches Accelera Low Cost Video Compression Cards
Aspex Semiconductor(TM), a UK-based fabless semiconductor company developing leading-edge software programmable "Extreme Processors", has announced today two new low cost video compression cards. Accelera 2000 (PCI-X) and Accelera 2500 (PCI Express).
- AXIOMTEK Unveils Fanless Network Appliance with Multiple LANs
AXIOMTEK, an Associate Member of the Intel(R) Communications Alliance (ICA), a community of communications and embedded developers and solution providers, is proud to launch a new fanless network application barebone, the NA-806 series, which is powered by onboard ultra low voltage Intel(R) Celeron(R) M 1GHz and zero cache processors, with a 400MHz front side bus (FSB), and features an Intel(R) 852GM chipset integrated VGA function and built-in PCI Fast Ethernet interfaces.


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Michael Behrens is the lead strategist in developing and implementing successful online marketing programs for WebMetro clients. Possessing expert knowledge of online marketing strategies and tactics along with its related tools and applications, he has helped clients succeed in highly competitive industries.
Michael is a senior advisor to the technology team in charge of developing WebMetro's proprietary Internet marketing optimization platform DSMM Advantage™. His responsibilities include but are not limited to determining the critical variables involved in campaign management, intelligence gathering, and evaluation of processes related to optimization strategies.
A true veteran in the Pay Per Click field, Michael is a recognized Search Engine Marketing authority. Michael has been a presenter and panelist at several industry events, including Ad-Tech, PPC Summit and the eMarketing conference. To aid in keeping WebMetro and its clients at the forefront of the Internet marketing industry, he participates in exclusive events such as Google's Zeitgeist and highly selective client forums. Furthermore, Michael has directed and managed key client relationships that include Fortune 50 companies and other enterprise clients such as Public Storage and American Management Association.
Michael is known for regularly challenging assumptions and exploring new online advertising opportunities in the constantly evolving Internet marketing landscape.
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FL Physician Sentenced 3.5 Years for Medicare Fraud
A federal judge has sent a South Florida physician to prison for his role in a $2.3 million Medicare scam, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced.
Jerry A. Spiegel, MD, of Boynton Beach, FL was sentenced to 41 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Spiegel, 78, was also stripped of his medical license and ordered to pay $880,958 in restitution, prosecutors said.
Spiegel, the former medical director of three Miami-Dade County HIV/AIDS-infusion clinics, was convicted last year of conspiring to commit healthcare fraud. Federal prosecutors said Spiegel signed patient prescriptions without examining patients or reviewing patient files. The HIV/AIDS-infusion medications that Spiegel prescribed were not medically necessary and were not administered to patients, prosecutors said.
During Spiegel's time as medical director, and based on the prescriptions he signed, the three clinics billed Medicare for more than $2.3 million in fraudulent claims. For example, from Sept. 3, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008, R&M Services Center Corp., submitted $952,589 in fraudulent claims to Medicare, and received $425,385. From Aug. 29, 2008 to Jan. 23, 2009, Buena Vista Family Medical Center, Inc., submitted $769,094 in fraudulent claims to Medicare, and received $270,703. From Oct. 10, 2008 to Feb. 23, 2009, Solution Diagnostic Center, Inc. submitted $617,415 in fraudulent claims to Medicare, and received $184,870, prosecutors said.


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Neon Pear is a small but fresh Melbourne based art & design studio by duo Marc & Marc. The pair produce prints & homewares with street cred, heavily influenced by the colours and vibrancy Melbourne graffiti and art scene.
Their products include a vast array of fresh, handmade products, including geometric acrylic coasters, original design graffiti coasters, cotton graffiti towels, original artworks and a whole lot more.
Everything you see is original and handmade – exclusively by Neon Pear, exclusively in Melbourne. Swing by their stall and peruse their wares at #Luna1878


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GSA celebrates naming of San Diego's newest U.S. Courthouse and Federal Judicial Center
By Scott Nielsen
Judges Rhoades, Carter, and Keep
The U.S. General Services Administration, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, the San Diego area congressional delegation, as well as other local community leaders and family and friends of the honored judges gathered in San Diego on March 30 for the official naming of the John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center and the James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep United States Courthouse.
Judges Rhoades, Carter, and Keep were nominated for this distinguished honor by the local San Diego legal community for their dedication and significant impact in Southern California. The Bill, which officially named the courthouse and judicial center, was co-sponsored by Representatives Scott Peters, Darrell Issa and Susan Davis and was signed into law by President Obama in December 2014.
GSA Acting Administrator Denise Turner Roth said it is fitting that this Judicial Center and Courthouse are named after individuals who were so committed to San Diego.
"Their legacy can still be felt in the democratic ideals that Judge Rhoades helped protect; the Southern District of California that Judge Carter fought for; and the groundbreaking progress that Judge Keep made for women," Roth said. "Now, at the heart of a renaissance in the community they loved, this courthouse will be a lasting symbol of what they gave back to this City."
Throughout the ceremony, guest speakers from both the congressional delegation and the legal community spoke highly of each honoree sharing stories about their personal interactions with the judges and impact of their deeds on the community.
"This is a fitting tribute to three legal trailblazers who had an enormous impact on the judicial community in San Diego," said U.S. Congresswoman Susan Davis. "It reflects the sense of San Diego's legal community, which was asked to provide its input on appropriate names for our new federal courthouse," she said.
Brigadier General Michael Neil, USMC (retired) gave an impassioned speech about his former partner Judge Rhoades' life beyond the courtroom. "He was a great man and he is remembered fondly throughout the community," Neil said.
Judge Rhoades led the efforts to save and restore the historic Jacob Weinberger United States Courthouse.
Chief Judge Emeritus Clifford Wallace of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals gave his perspective on the life of Judge Carter. "He played in the first Rose Bowl; started the omnibus pretrial service now used throughout the U.S. today; and even made an effort to learn Spanish so he could present his verdicts in the language when necessary. He gave people sentenced to probation an oval key to jail; many of them were able to give it back."
"He was the gold standard; none of us, none of us was better. We do not name this building in his honor. His name honors this building," said Wallace.
Chief Judge Emeritus Mary Schroeder also of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals spoke of Judge Keep's contagious enthusiasm which she is fondly remembered for as well as being one of the first women in a mostly male dominated field.
"I promised Judy she'd be remembered, and she believed me. But she never would've believed her name would be on a building," Schroeder said.
Chief Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, also spoke of his experiences with Judge Keep.
"I remember she (Judge Keep) was subpoenaed and took the witness stand in a criminal case. However, when the prosecuting attorney yelled 'objection' to a particular question, she was the one who yelled 'Overruled!'," he said. "The legal community is so fortunate to be able to celebrate the lives of three outstanding jurists by dedicating the new courthouse and the entire judicial center in their names."
The John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center integrates the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, the Jacob Weinberger U.S. Courthouse and the James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse and the Metropolitan Correctional Center with the surrounding gardens, plazas, water feature and pedestrian paths.
The James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep United States Courthouse officially opened its doors in 2012 to meet the increasing workload of the region's federal court system while enhancing the downtown business core and adjacent residential communities. It houses the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California as well as the U.S. Marshals Service, Clerk of Court, U.S. Pretrial Services, Internal Revenue Service and GSA.
According to Representative Davis, this is only the fourth federal courthouse in our nation to be named after a woman.


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Harriet Pua Akiona, born August 9, 1936 in Hilo, Hawaii married John Akiona (deceased) in 1955. They moved to San Francisco, California in 1957 where she resided until 2010 where she then became a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. On October 15, 2013 she finally returned home to our Heavenly Father. She is survived by her son, Warner Akiona, Sr. (Joy) and daughter Lynnette Akiona-Kennedy (Kenneth.) She had 9 grandchildren, Warner Akiona Jr., Nikki Maumasi (Victor), Kenneth Kennedy III, Jocelyn Akiona, David Kennedy, Kapuanani Akiona, Angelique "Bear" Kennedy, Lehuanani Akiona, Maile Akiona and 3 great-grandchildren, Keoni, Kalani, and Kehaulani Maumasi. She also had 11 siblings which 9 she is still survived by Lucy Kuikahi, Kaleilehua Ishibashi, Harry Aina Jr., Kalaunani Nunnally, Roselani Napeahi, Alvin Aina (deceased), Mildred Makakoa (deceased), William Aina, Kay Makaiwi, Elia Loa, and Maile Aina and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will be having a visitation on Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 3:00pm- 7:00pm and a funeral service on Monday, October 21, 2013 from 10:00am- 11:00am at Palm Northwest Mortuary. She will be laid to rest at Cypress Lawn Cemetery located at 1370 El Camino Real, Coma, CA 94014 on a later date to be announced.