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FIGHT IN THE DAWG: Browns RB Peyton Hillis yesterday completed a startling upset of Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in the semifinals of EA Sports' "Madden NFL 12" cover vote, and will face Eagles QB Michael Vick in the finals. Hillis easily defeated Rodgers, 61% to 39%, while Vick defeated Vikings RB Adrian Peterson by a similarly wide margin, 59-41%. Hillis' candidacy was vigorously supported by the Browns' front office, who sought out fan votes on ClevelandBrowns.com and via the team's social media extensions, even as the league and NFLPA remain locked in a bitter labor dispute. Vick's semifinal win extends his noteworthy, continued re-embrace by the public after his imprisonment on a felony animal cruelty conviction, and also extends his bid to be the first player to make the "Madden" cover twice. Vick, while with the Falcons, appeared on the cover of "Madden NFL 04" (Eric Fisher, SportsBusiness Journal). In Minneapolis, Michael Rand notes the final pits "a guy who went into last season with about 400 career rushing yards against a QB whose public profile was seemingly unfixable after his canine-related jail time." Perhaps it is a sign that "underdog stories (Hillis) and tales of redemption (Vick) resonate just as powerfully (if not more so) than tales of flat-out success." Rand: "Either way, Hillis or Vick -- as chosen by fans in voting over the next week -- will be on the cover of one of this generation's most iconic sports video games. Who would have predicted that a year ago?" (Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE, 4/19).
LET IT FLY: In Philadelphia, Jeff McLane noted there "has already been some protest over the chances of Vick winning this otherwise innocuous competition." Now he is "one nationwide vote from re-energizing both sides of the debate over the lightning rod quarterback" (PHILLY.com, 4/18). YAHOO SPORTS' Chris Chase wrote, "It's hard to imagine EA Sports had a white running back or convicted felon in mind when it started this contest. ... I don't envy the marketing executive who has to explain to his bosses why Hillis may grace the cover or the PR person who will have to face an onslaught of criticism for celebrating Vick." Still, a Hillis win would "bring a whirlwind of positive attention to him and the game," while Vick's victory would "be accompanied by some controversy, which is not always a negative" (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 4/18). EA Sports President Peter Moore last month at SBJ/SBD's IMG World Congress of Sports spoke about the "Madden" cover vote and stressed that EA will accept who fans vote for, including Vick. Moore said, "The best example for us is that we've actually given up control of who the cover athletes are. It's up to the players to lobby their fans" (THE DAILY).


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Pentaho First in User Recommendation and Cloud BI among OLAP analysis vendors in BI-Survey 2012
Pentaho achieves excellent results in the world's largest independent survey of BI users
Oct 31, 2012, 09:00 ET from Pentaho Corporation
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering the future of business analytics, Pentaho Corporation today announced that it ranked first in the BI Survey 2012 among the OLAP Analysis vendors peer group in three categories: user recommendation, proportion of employees index, and cloud BI. With nearly 3000 responses, the BI Survey 2012, conducted by BARC Research is the world's largest independent survey of business intelligence users and the go-to resource for user organizations, consultants and vendors seeking information on product satisfaction and trends in BI software.
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In the pinnacle category "recommendation," Pentaho was ranked first not only among OLAP Analysis vendors, but also among SME project vendors, showing that its customers across many different industries are happy with Pentaho Business Analytics and would recommend it to other users.
The excellent results Pentaho showcased in numerous categories make clear why customers love Pentaho:
- Proportion of employees index – this KPI measures how many people use the BI tool. Thanks to Pentaho's complete end-to-end platform and easy-to-use visual interface, it was ranked first in this category, showcasing it is a BI tool people really work with on a daily basis.
- Cloud BI – According to the report, Pentaho was one of the first BI vendors to offer cloud deployments and easily outstrips the competition, ranking top in this category.
- Competitiveness – as a leading OLAP analysis vendor in competitiveness, a KPI that measures how well products perform against other in head-on competitions to win customers, Pentaho beats vendors such as SAP, MicroStrategy and IBM.
- Big Data – Pentaho was the first major BI vendor to introduce its big data capabilities in May 2010. Since then, it has continually rolled out technology updates and offers a variety of native support for big data sources, including Hadoop, NoSQL databases and analytic databases. Pentaho's big data leadership is evident in this report with the company ranked top three among OLAP analysis vendors and SME project vendors.
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"Pentaho has achieved excellent results in several categories in this years BI-Survey," said Melanie Mack, Head of Market Research at BARC. "Its users value Pentaho's commercial open source solution for its cost efficiency and the broad functionality of its end-to-end platform and are ultimately willing to recommend it to other users."
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Walt Disney World Weather Report for February 13th from @WDW_Weather
Happy almost Valentines day - is everyone enjoying the romantic castle show? Wait - and while I'm at it - is everyone enjoying WINTER? Yes contrary to popular belief it is actually technically and scientifically speaking winter - though it sure hadn't felt like it throughout Walt Disney World! That changed this weekend as a front came through and the arctic doors opened delivering plenty of cold weather throughout the country.
As I type this there is a freeze warning in effect for the early morning hours Monday but Mother Nature is a fickle creature and things will change quickly ... and for the better. As dew points increase - frost is likely so make sure those plants are protected though by the time you read this it will be too late ... but ... the thought was there :-).
Plenty of sunshine can be expected today with highs in the mid 60s. Once again the lows will get into the 40s - though likely temperatures will stay in the upper 40s THIS time.
And guess what - you are out of the woods. Just like that - you go from winter to spring in a finger snap! Highs will skyrocket into the mid 70s as early as tomorrow and increase to close to 80 by your hump day.
It's a bit early to say but there is a chance for showers on Thursday now in the long term - but we can revisit that later.


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Hi I am a 31 year old slim guy who is backpacking and doing a around the world trip (hot humid Thailand to cold snowy Switzerland).
I have looked into mart wool but it seems very expensive, if I purchased a few items it would be several hundred dollars. While Synthetic are cheaper I have have read complaints about stink, has this been fixed with treatments?
Like aegis, etc and do they work? What about bamboo?
I need thermal underwear, tshirts, long sleeves shirts, and polo shirts. What ways would you suggest to have the benefits of wicking, no wrinkle, don't need to wash for days, antibacterial, fast drying, keeping you cool, and not look out of place in other cultures yet able to afford these items on a budget.
I tried ebay and couldn't find many items used, target's items seemed like they lacked antibacterial treatment. Exofficio, Icebreaker, Ibex, Columbia, Mountain Hardware, etc... seems way to overpriced, rei has some stuff but it tends to be expensive.
Any generic brands?
For places like Europe, Asia, etc what do you think about wearing golf polos as they tend to wick moisture, are more dressy than a tee.
How about Pants that don't look shinny / athletic and out of place yet have all these benefits?
Any tips or hints would be much appreciated!
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Syntetic vs Smart Wool Frugal Travel Clothing for Around the World
Hi I am a 31 year old slim guy who is backpacking and doing a around the world trip (hot humid Thailand to cold snowy Switzerland).
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Try Campmor. Name brands and others. Plus the heavyweight items are on sale now.
My kids got a lot of outdoor gear for scouts from them.
One DS did a science experiment on different types of fleece fabric and their warmth/weight/etc. From what I recall, the greatest advantage of the fleece fabrics is the wicking properties. When you wick away moisture from your skin, you stay warmer/cooler.
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Amazon carries some Ex Officio stuff at cheaper prices. You could also look at Travelsmith, although they tend to be expensive.
But how long are you going to be in Switzerland, where and when? You only need heavy duty cold stuff if you're climbing a mountain in the winter. Otherwise a fleece and just maybe thermal underwear - by which I mean a lightweight bottom layer - try REI. And you can probably pick it up much cheaper in Thailand down the Khao San Road.
Have you heard about the advantages of packing light? You certainly seem to be headed in the other direction. Go hang out at Lonely Planet's thorntree some and talk to the backpackers there. Or you could try my packing list, which has taken me round the world with a backpack three times - start here: http://mytimetotravel.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/what-to-take-part-one/
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For me GoreTex has best moisture resistance and wicking properties my fav. travelsmith.com LLbean.com great backpacker gear also backpacker.com GearFinder onebag.com packing tips layers for me Nice Stylish Cargo Pants that zip to shorts light GoreTex hikers/socks drip dry nothing dries. Money belt dummy wallet columbusdirect.com or other good insurance amust for me. bootsnall.com only indie Backpacker site left since commercialized LP was sold down the river to the BBC.
Happy Trails!
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A few thoughts that may help ...
-bamboo socks, love them, not expensive, my feet never stink with them
-wool socks, great, come in different weights, good against odour too
-love wool slacks, blends are cheaper
-polos, yes they look better, you need tees also though
-jeans are essential for me
-cotton great for hot climates but it absorbs,does not wick much, linen good too.
-to save money go to thrift shops (used clothing), surprisingly good stuff. So cheap you can give away when finished with it.
-if cold climate first then ditch that stuff when finished
-many clothes available in wrinkle free, stain resistant
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Someone told me just to get standard synthetics that wick from like target and get a spray like this
What do you think?
Where do I get those bamboo socks, or whats the brand.
Now to find the right jacket and mid layer jacket. Also some button ups with wicking and all the advantages.
Some people say to bring Jeans and some hate them, any travel jeans or pants you can recommend that don't make the wearer look out of place. Also of them look really bad and not like normal pant, more sports wear with too many zippers and way to shinny, but the benefits of the travel fabric is needed wish there was something more nondescript.
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The problem with jeans is not how they look (within reason), but that they are heavy, bulky, amd take a long time to dry.
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Try looking at TJ Maxx or Marshalls -- I lucked out and snagged several 100% thin wool Columbia brand long-sleeved t-shirts. They are excellent base layer, very nice quality.
This is the only thing that worries me: "don't need to wash for days" .... You have to wash them. The wool shirts dry overnight whereas cotton might not unless it's hot. Personally synethics make me itchy and hot, and I'm sceptical that spraying cheap clothes with silver colloid is a good plan, but I'm the sensitive type.
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Not sure if you have them in the USA but Tilley clothes are designed for travel. I have some, slacks, hat,drawcord loungers and really like them although they can be expensive.
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Clothing depends on the climate and your preferences. What you like I might not care for. I do believe in paying for high quality performance clothing. Socks, shoes and a waterproof shell are the most important.
You sound like a new traveler. You need to try out your gear before packing it. REI is my favorite. Join for $20 (lifetime). They have an awesome return policy. They can also guide you on what to purchase.
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Depending upon your area, now is a good time to shop for wool (I love smartwool) the winter clothes are going on clearance. I got a great deal on a smartwool sweater recently and socks too.
I don't live in a cold climate but have been very happy with long silk underwear. It dries quickly and packs small.
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In the past I have spent a little more on natural fibers such as wool, silk, and linen, and never regretted it. My experience is that they last longer--is that the power of suggestion due to the fact that I spent more?...I'm not sure, but that has been my experience. I love jeans, but I don't take them to hot, humid climates. If they don't dry fast enough, you'll be stuck with that "moldy" smell in your backpack. Even in the Alps during the summer and early fall it takes too long for jeans to dry, and we ended up with our just-washed clothes smelling not-so-good at times.
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I also hate the shiny travel pants with zippers that scream look I'm A tourist with a passport and other valuables zipped up in here." Sometimes I like to bring a pair of "normal" pants in darker color like gray. There are also lighter weight denims that don't take quite as long to dry. The main problem is the weight!
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I always bring "normal" pants. If I don't want to wear something at home, I won't wear it away from home.
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I also like a golf pant for travel, they usually look more normal and have deep pockets. Sometimes there is even a zip pocket.
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ESL Job Feed is the most eclectic and broad source of ESL jobs and teaching positions available worldwide.?ESL Job Feed publishes links to ESL Job postings from a variety of sources including TESall, Total ESL, Yahoo!/Monster, Guardian Jobs, Chronicle of Higher Education, craigslist, TESOL Org, TEFL and many more. From conversation schools for beginners to university positions for teaching veterans,?ESL Job Feed is your source for English teaching positions worldwide.
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Is XML databinding a good fit here? (2 messages)
Hello, Was hoping to get some good feeback on the following: Current arch. is a swing client with corba services deployed on AIX. Data tranferred over the wire is XML(string) instead of traditional corba datatransfer objects. The corba interface just provides business methods which take in a parameter of type java.lang.String(xml). We are using a DOM based xml serializer/deserializer which does the javaxml conversion both on client and server.This works except that the marshall/unmarshall process is killing us (DOm coupled with Reflection). I have been exploring other options for the java xml databinding(marshall & unmarshall).Is JAXB a good candidate for this type of architecture? Are databinding frameworks normally used for synchronous request-response type scenarios (e.g. a thick client(s) and a server) Essentially I need something that would work off a xml schema (the xsd file would define the different payload formats for the req-response scenario). Currently xml is used internally btw the client - server, but in the near future we forsee accepting and transmitting xml feeds to/from external systems(where validating the instance docs would be necessary). Any pointers would be very helpful. TIA, Dooma
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- Posted on: January 25 2007 20:08 EST
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- Try JAXB, but be careful by Anthony Coates on January 26 2007 04:30 EST
- Alternate Approach by Randolph Kahle on February 11 2007 06:51 EST
Try JAXB, but be careful[ Go to top ]
As you have an XML Schema, JAXB is a good choice in terms of marshalling/unmarshalling performance. However, there is a caveat. When you compile a Schema with JAXB or similar, you generate a set of classes that are tightly bound to the structure of the XML. Now, XML is usually used as a decoupling mechanism to reduce the interdependencies between systems. If you tightly couple to your decoupling mechanism, you can end up with a tight coupling between your systems. You may want think about introducing a facade layer between your generated JAXB classes and your core application classes, so that you can provide some protection to the core application code from changes to the XML. How big an issue this is depends on how much your Schema is likely to change over time. Cheers, Tony. -- Anthony B. Coates Author, "XML APIs" chapter, "Advanced XML Applications from the Experts at The XML Guild" http://www.amazon.com/XML-Power-Comprehensive-Guide-Guides/dp/1598632140/
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- Posted on: January 26 2007 04:30 EST
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Alternate Approach[ Go to top ]
Dooma, I can make a somewhat different suggestion. Take a look at NetKernel and see if the built-in XML processing capabilities would help you with your architecture. Since you are working with XML now and plan to expand your use of XML, it might make sense to look at a system that handles XML as a native resource. Here is an introductory link to the XML capabilities: http://1060research.com/netkernel/detail/xml-binding.html You can register for free support and ask for architectural guidance. -- Randy
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- Posted on: February 11 2007 06:51 EST
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Dallas-area Members of Congress Get Gun Lobby Money, But Probably Not as Much as You'd Expect
Slate and the New America Foundation have put together an interactive map of all House of Representatives members, color-coded to represent the amount of money each rep took from the gun lobby in the last election. As for Dallas-area reps:
– Sam Johnson (3rd District), $4,000
– Ralph Hall (4th District), $1,000
– Jeb Hensarling (5th District), $6,500
– Joe Barton (6th District) $0
– Kay Granger (12th District), $9,700
– Mac Thornberry (13th District) $5,400
– Kenny Marchant (24th District), $2,500
– Eddie Johnson (30th District), $0
– Pete Sessions (32nd District), $7,950
– Marc Veasey (33rd District), $0
If you take a look at the Slate map, none of the Dallas-Fort Worth area reps come close to the highest amount of gun-lobby cash. In Texas, that would go to Steve Stockman (36th District), who hauled in $19,449. And that amount looks like peanuts compared to the top two: John Boehner ($48,575) and Michelle Bachmann ($28,822).


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While we're all in the Easter frame of mind here at TODAY.com, multimedia producer Mish Whalen rightly postulated that no one doesn't like looking at pictures of bunnies. As such, she created the irrepressibly cute slideshow below, rife with furry, high-hopping goodness. Enjoy and happy Easter!
In honor of the Easter holiday, we rounded up some photos of the floppiest and fluffiest bunnies we could find.
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Two recent articles on Empowering Parents sharply caught my attention. James Lehman's recent article, "Differences in Parenting. How Your Child May Be Using it Against You", and EP Editor Elisabeth Wilkins blog, "Is Yelling the New Spanking" both hit home. I'm ashamed, but I must admit: My fiance and I occasionally roar at each other in full view of the children.
The day after we hollered at one another in front of the kids, I had a discussion with my fiance about our yelling. Specifically, how it's detrimental to everyone. My point was precisely what James said in his article: if you disrespect your spouse in front of your kids or talk about them behind their back, you're setting up a very serious situation. Indeed.
My belief is that parents who openly argue with each other (in front of the kids) can unknowingly provide a subconscious opportunity for kids to divide and conquer their parents. To continue with James comments, open parental conflict is inviting your child to be disrespectful to your spouse. He will use that information to split the two of you and manipulate you against the other. And if you don't get on the same page, that's going to create real problems in your family.
Openly yelling at each other not only sets parents up to be manipulated, but I think that it may frighten the kids, too, because palpable tension is embedded in the hollering. I think that fear, immature coping skills, and lack of objectivity can cause the yelling to be potentially detrimental to a child's self-esteem — they lack the emotional language and wisdom to process painful experiences, and thus kids tend to think that they are the cause of their parents' disharmony (which is rarely the case).
I view yelling between parents at its best, as divisive and unconstructive, and at its worst, personally and socially destructive. And I don't like it. Okay, I loathe it. Perhaps I just have an unusual sensitivity to loud noise — that's certainly possible. But in talking with other parents, as well as reading related articles, I sense that screaming in the household isn't all that admirable or desirable. And it tends to be quite guilt-provoking.
So, what to do I really want to live up to James admonition to do, not say — a more effective method of role-modeling as to how to deal respectfully with adult arguments (particularly when in front of the children). I'd like to learn constructive ways to cope with frustration that preserve the personal integrity of both parents. I'm working on it by addressing my concerns with my fiance, as well as trying to practice the techniques in the Total Transformation Program but I have a long way to go.
Any suggestions on how to manage open disagreement in a more mature, productive manner and reduce the amount of roaring in my den in front of the cubs?
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Susan Engel is a mother of two, writer and parent blogger for Empowering Parents.


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LEADING figures from British football gathered to say a final farewell to Celtic legend Sean Fallon.
Among those paying their respects were players Fallon, known for his keen eye for talent, signed for the Glasgow club, including Lisbon Lions Tommy Gemmell and Bertie Auld, Kenny Dalglish, Pat Bonner, David Hay and Danny McGrain.
Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson paid a fond tribute to his long-standing friend, saying he had learned from him as a player and manager.
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The Requiem Mass was held in Fallon's parish at Christ the King Church in King's Park with a mass to mark his passing also said at 10am in his home town of Sligo, Ireland.
The former player and assistant manager died peacefully at the age of 90 last Friday.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon attended the service with many of his players, including Scott Brown and Georgios Samaras, with Rangers manager Ally McCoist also in attendance.
Fallon's wife of 54 years, Myra, was accompanied by daughters Marie Therese, Louise Ann, Collette, Siobhan and Sinead and son Sean.
He had 19 grandchildren, with another on the way. His sisters, Marie and June, were also present.
Sir Alex told mourners of how he first met Fallon while playing for Rangers. He said: "I first came into contact with him in the Beechwood. Jock (Stein) and Sean would be there, I would pump him for knowledge. I was at Rangers at the time.
"I told them I'd love to come and watch a training session. They both looked at one another and that was their answer. When Jock became manager ... I use an assistant manager in the same way.
"It's about getting to the heart of the dressing room, knowing what's going on. What he did for Celtic in bringing through those players was fantastic."
Other Lisbon Lions who came to pay their respects included Stevie Chalmers, Jim Craig, Bobby Lennox, John Clark and John Hughes.
Honouring his allegiance to Celtic, Father Desmond Keegan said: "Like the huddle, so many people look to put their arms around the Fallon family.
"With a huge congregation like this it reminds Myra that you will never walk alone."
The priest recounted how he first met Fallon when he was at primary school with his daughters.
The footballer organised a trip to Parkhead for the school and spoke with "pride and passion" about the club and its roots with the poor.
The priest invited his grandchildren to lead the bidding prayers on the altar, in front of the coffin which was simply draped in white.
Son Sean spoke of a "humble and generous" father who never turned down a charity request and did all he could to nurture young footballers.
He told how Lou Macari gave him his boots from the 1978 World Cup because "your father was so kind to me".
He said the legacy of Celtic's European Cup win would remain with the Fallon family for generations.
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Investors hoping to cash in on their video game addiction may want to turn their sights on retailer GameStop Corp., which several analysts are calling a buying opportunity after a massive selloff on Tuesday.
Shares of the world's largest retailer of new and used video games and consoles sank 20 per cent after the Texas-based company reduced its guidance for the crucial fourth-quarter holiday period.
It expects earnings to come in between $1.86 (U.S.) and $1.95 a share in the quarter, down from a previous guidance of $1.97 to $2.14 a share. Analysts had expected $2.14 a share, according to S&P Capital IQ.
GameStop blamed a bigger-than-expected 22.5-per-cent decline in sales of new games for the older-model Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 consoles. Selling those games is a lucrative business, with about 22-per-cent profit margins: Those sales represented about a third of GameStop's revenue in the nine-week period ended Jan. 4.
Investors bailed from the shares despite a 10-per-cent jump in same-store revenue that was driven by strong sales of the next-generation Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles. The new hardware division, which encompasses the consoles, accounts for about a third of GameStop's sales, but has profit margins of only about 5 per cent, analysts say.
Some see the lower software numbers as a signal that GameStop's bricks-and-mortar business model, which includes 6,488 stores across 15 countries, is being threatened by growing competition from digital downloads. Others believe it's just a shift to a new generation of games that will eventually benefit GameStop.
"These transitions are always unpredictable," said Sean McGowan, an analyst at Needham & Co. "It's turning out to be, from a gross-profit standpoint, an unfavourable tradeoff, but one that you would probably happily make for the future."
Mr. McGowan is one of 13 analysts with a "buy" rating on GameStop, while seven say "hold" and two say "sell," according to Thomson Reuters IBES.
"While we are never pleased with a guidance reduction, we believe there is a major 'silver lining' in GameStop's results and would be buyers on weakness today," Anthony Chukumba, an analyst at BB&T Capital Markets, said in a note Tuesday.
GameStop's issue is that there is too much demand for the next-generation consoles, which is negative for the company now, but could be positive down the road, says Tony Wible, an analyst with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC.
"Selling more razors means you'll sell more razor blades in the future," said Mr. Wible, who has a "buy" recommendation and $63 price target on the stock.
GameStop shares fell $9.01 to $36.31 on the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, a six-month low. The stock has fallen about 37 per cent from a six-year high of $57.74 reached in November.
Before Tuesday's slump, GameStop shares had nearly doubled over the past year, as investors anticipated the new consoles that Microsoft Corp. and Sony Corp. introduced late last year.
Morningstar Inc. analyst Liang Feng said the new products are expected to generate demand for additional hardware and software and bring more products into the stores for resale, but "investors were getting far too bullish."
He lowered his "fair value" estimate on the company's stock to $34 a share from $37 on Tuesday. "The industry landscape is evolving rapidly and introduces numerous risks to GameStop's business model," he said in a note.
Long-term challenges include faster Internet speeds that will make it easier for enthusiasts to download video games from home and the growth of digital gaming platforms that could take market share away from consoles.
Jeffrey Thomison, an analyst at Hilliard Lyons, has a "sell" on GameStop, in part because of the risk of a digital revolution in delivering video games.
"In a worst-case scenario, customers don't need to go to a GameStop store in the future … that's not a prediction, it's a risk, meaning it could happen," he said.
Investors may continue to hang on to GameStop for its healthy 2.4-per-cent dividend yield, which is rare in the video game business. It compares to 1.8 per cent for Best Buy Co. Inc., which also sells games, and 1 per cent for game developer Activision Publishing, Inc., producer of the popular Call of Duty series.
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A tour bus crash that killed seven people on a rural Arizona highway last year might have been prevented had past safety recommendations been implemented, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.
Board members strongly suggested that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration require more protections for passengers traveling in mid-size commercial buses in the form of restraints and strengthening windows and roofs to keep passengers from being ejected. The same recommendations were made more than a decade ago, the board noted.
"More can and must be done to protect medium-size bus passengers," said NTSB Chairwoman Deborah Hersmen. "The tragedy of this accident isn't that we haven't known what to do, we haven't done it."
The charter bus was carrying a group of Chinese tourists on a return trip to Las Vegas from the Grand Canyon on Jan. 30, 2009, when it crashed on U.S. 93 near Hoover Dam.
The driver was attempting to fix a problem with airflow through his door before the crash and became distracted, which the NTSB cited as the probable cause.
Investigators said the driver then veered onto the right shoulder and overcorrected, crossing a desert median and overturning. The bus rolled at least once - ejecting 15 of its 17 passengers out of the windows - before coming to rest on its side.
The tour guide and six Chinese tourists were killed. Ten others were injured, including the driver, who worked for carrier D.W. Tour & Charter of San Gabriel, Calif. The tourists had flown from Shanghai to San Francisco before traveling to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon.
Adding to the severity of the accident was the lack of stability control and lane departure warning systems. NTSB recommended that all new commercial vehicles exceeding 10,000 pounds be required to have them.
The board has long advocated for the use of recording devices to capture data in buses and added that to its list of recommendations yet again. The recorders could capture braking and acceleration patterns, air bag deployments and steering that would help re-create crashes.
The board also wants the definition of buses that varies across federal agencies clarified so any new regulations can be standardized.
The board investigates accidents and makes safety recommendations.
The traffic safety administration, which sets regulations, is developing a motor coach safety plan but it's unclear whether that would include commercial vehicles like the tour bus involved in the Arizona crash. A call to NHTSA on Tuesday wasn't immediately returned.
The Obama administration has been pushing for a review of bus safety that would include long-sought safety requirements for buses, including seatbelts and stronger roof standards.
The driver of the tour bus in Arizona had the only seatbelt on the bus, but he wasn't wearing it at the time. The bus sustained damage to the front fenders, the passenger loading door, 9 out of 10 windows were broken out. Despite rolling, the roof was largely intact.
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'UN victims' buried too soon
Sierra Leone army soldiers have hampered attempts to identify more than half a dozen corpses believed to be United Nations peacekeepers.
UN investigators arrived in Rogberi Junction near Lunsar, the scene of fighting between government forces and rebels, to find that the bodies, some in UN uniforms, had already been buried.
The fighting some 80 km (50 miles) north-east of Freetown has prompted fears among humanitarian agencies of re-recruitment - and fresh abductions - of child soldiers by both sides in the conflict.
Meanwhile, United Kindom efforts to stabilise the situation continue as it prepares to replace the paratroopers in Freetown with 1,000 Royal Marine Commandos at the weekend.
The UK has also offered to train Sierra Leone's army and the supplying of light weapons is already reported to have begun.
Investigation delayed
The decomposing and mutilated remains discovered at Rogberi Junction were found in frontline positions which had been manned by Zambian UN peacekeepers two weeks ago.
The Sierra Leone army's Lieutenant Colonel Edmund Bangura said he had to bury the dead.
The UN is keen to know whether the bodies are the latest UN victims of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), which is still holding about 250 troops hostage.
Two Nigerian peacekeepers were killed on Monday making the official UN death toll four.
The investigators interviewed soldiers at Rogberi Junction and examined documents taken from the bodies, but it was still unclear how they died.
A gun battle took place on 6 May, but the advanced decomposition of the bodies - in some cases only whitened bones remained - raised questions about how long they had been there.
UN spokesman David Wimhurst said the bodies would be exhumed once the town was secure.
Rogberi Junction fell to the army and its allies on Sunday, the latest stage in an advance by the government, but fighting has continued.
The army is also advancing towards the diamond-rich town of Makeni which has been in rebel hands for 18 months.
Child recruits
The renewed clashes have raised concerns that children will once again be drawn into the front line.
Humanitarian agencies say about 40 children from a care centre in Makeni have been taken back into rebel ranks.
Children as young as seven have also been seen carrying guns and foraging for food with pro-government forces in Masiaka, east of the capital Freetown.
Aid agency Caritas International is trying to evacuate children from the areas where fighting continues.
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It turns out Matt LeBlanc is so not the Joey Tribbiani we know and love from Friends. At least that's the case on the Showtime comedy Episodes where LeBlanc plays himself, the star of the British import-turned-bad American sitcom Pucks. On the show, LeBlanc is rude, egotistical and oblivious to what's going on around him, constantly interrupting important conversations with an obnoxious cell phone ring tone or having a one-night-stand while staying over someone else's house. The guy has no shame, and after starring in one of the most popular TV sitcoms of all time, he doesn't really feel like he needs any. Let's just hope there's no truth to this performance.
Winning a Golden Globe for Episodes, LeBlanc may be one of the more successful actors to play himself on TV, but he's definitely not the first. From totally made-up representations to characters that—whether or not anyone wants to admit it—are a lot more fact than fiction, many celebs have decided to play perhaps their easiest roles ever… themselves. Get ready for the season premiere of Episodes on Sunday, July 1 by checking out some of the funniest TV shows with actors who kept it real.
James Van Der Beek in Don't Trust the B—- in Apartment 23
Teenage girls across the country loved James Van Der Beek as the adorable Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek, but no one seems to be a bigger fan of Van Der Beek than the actor himself in Don't Trust the B—- in Apartment 23. In the show, Van Der Beek is an actor who hit it big when he was younger, but has since found it hard to escape his Dawson's Creek past and recapture his former success, especially when he gets caught up in doing such D-list activities as endorsing Beek Jeans or performing some Shakespeare at a coffee shop. This just makes you feel sorry for the poor guy …until he does something so completely self-obsessed like whining about Dean Cain's dressing room being six inches bigger than his. Van Der Beek may have lost his dignity in Apartment 23, but at least he's still got his good looks.
Carl Weathers in Arrested Development
He may have been an action star in the '70s and '80s, but Carl Weathers is way less intimidating on Arrested Development. Weathers agrees to take on Tobias Funke as his acting student, all the while not-so-secretly mooching off of him and his family. Needless to say, Tobias' acting doesn't improve, but Weathers comes out of the deal okay, "getting his stew on" with Buster's girlfriend Lucille Austero. And that's actually not a euphemism for anything; the man just really likes his stews.
Kirstie Alley in Fat Actress
After her weight made headlines, Kirstie Alley decided to take matters into her own hands and co-created, executive produced, wrote and starred in her own comedy called Fat Actress in 2005. Alley played a fictionalized version of herself, an actress publicly struggling with her weight while still trying to find work among the Knightleys and Lohans of the world. The show didn't return for a second season, and super-skinny Hollywood didn't really get any heavier either. Alley didn't really help her cause by becoming the spokeswoman for Jenny Craig and showing up on what seemed like every talk show to reveal her weight loss. Not a great marketing campaign if you ask me.
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Detroit Lakes is hosting the District 7 Hershey track and field meet Tuesday, with registration starting at 5 p.m. and running through 6 p.m.
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Anyone wanting to volunteer to help with registration, timing or field events should contact Conzemius, as well.
Several towns will be participating and cost is $5 for participants.
The top four individuals will advance to the state Hershey track meet held on June 22, at Gustavus Aldolphus in St. Peter.
Races including the 50-meter dash, 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash 800-meter run, 1600-meter run, standing long jump and softball throw, as well as 4x100 relays.
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Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences
272 pages
September 2010
Presentations are meant to inform, inspire, and persuade audiences. So why then do so many audiences leave feeling like they've wasted their time? All too often, presentations don't resonate with the audience and move them to transformative action.
Just as the author's first book helped presenters become visual communicators, Resonate helps you make a strong connection with your audience and lead them to purposeful action. The author's approach is simple: building a presentation today is a bit like writing a documentary. Using this approach, you'll convey your content with passion, persuasion, and impact.
- Author has a proven track record, including having created the slides in Al Gore's Oscar-winning An Inconvenient Truth
- Focuses on content development methodologies that are not only fundamental but will move people to action
- Upends the usual paradigm by making the audience the hero and the presenter the mentor
- Shows how to use story techniques of conflict and resolution
Presentations don't have to be boring ordeals. You can make them fun, exciting, and full of meaning. Leave your audiences energized and ready to take action with Resonate.
Table of Contents
1 Why Resonate?
Persuasion Is Powerful.
Resonance Causes Change.
Change Is Healthy.
Presentations Are Boring.
The Bland Leading the Bland.
People Are Interesting.
Facts Alone Fall Short.
Stories Convey Meaning.
You Are Not the Hero.
The Audience Is the Hero.
Resonance Rule #1.
2 Lessons from Myths and Movies.
Incorporate Story.
Drama Is Everything.
Story Templates Create Structure.
The Hero's Journey Structure.
Crossing the Threshold.
The Contour of Communication.
The Beginning and Call to Adventure.
The Middle: Contrast.
Call to Action.
The End.
What Is a Sparkline?
Case Study: Benjamin Zander.
Zander's Sparkline.
Resonance Rule #2.
3 Get To Know the Hero.
How Do You Resonate with These Folks?
Segment the Audience.
Case Study: Ronald Reagan.
Meet the Hero.
Meet the Mentor.
Create Common Ground.
Communicate from the Overlap.
Resonance Rule #3.
4 Define the Journey.
Preparing for the Audience's Journey.
The Big Idea.
Plan the Audience's Journey.
Tools for Mapping a Journey.
Acknowledge the Risk.
Address Resistance.
Make the Reward Worth It.
Case Study: General Electric.
Resonance Rule #4.
5 Create Meaningful Content.
Everything and the Kitchen Sink.
More Than Just Facts.
Don't Be So Cerebral.
Contrast Creates Contour.
Transform Ideas Into Meaning.
Recall Stories.
Turn Information Into Stories.
Case Study: Cisco Systems.
Move from Data to Meaning.
Murder Your Darlings.
From Ideas to Messages.
Resonance Rule #5.
6 Structure Reveals Insights.
Establish Structure.
Make Sense.
Case Study: Richard Feynman.
Feynman's Sparkline.
Order Messages for Impact.
Create Emotional Contrast.
Contrast the Delivery.
Putting Your Story on the Silver Screen.
Process Recap.
Resonance Rule #6.
7 Deliver Something they'll Always Remember.
Create a S.T.A.R. Moment.
Case Study: Michael Pollan.
Repeatable Sound Bites.
Evocative Visuals.
Case Study: Pastor John Ortberg.
Ortberg's Sparkline.
Case Study: Rauch Foundation.
Case Study: Steve Jobs.
Jobs's Sparkline.
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8 There's Always Room to Improve.
Amplify the Signal, Minimize the Noise.
Give a Positive First Impression.
Hop Down from Your Tower.
Value Brevity.
Wean Yourself from the Slides.
Balance Emotion.
Host a Screening with Honest Critics.
Case Study: Markus Covert, PhD.
Case Study: Leonard Bernstein.
Resonance Rule #8.
9 Change Your World.
Changing the World Is Hard.
Use Presentations to Help Change the World.
Don't Use Presentations for Evil.
Enron's Presentations During Implosion.
Gain Competitive Advantage.
Case Study: Martin Luther King Jr.
King's Sparkline.
Case Study: Martha Graham.
Be Transparent So People See Your Idea.
You Can Transform Your World.
10 Inspiration Is Everywhere.
Case Study: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Sonata Sparkline.
Case Study: Alfred Hitchcock.
Case Study: E. E. Cummings.
Resonance Rule #9.
Picture Credits.
Special Thanks.
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Since 1988, Nancy Duarte's award-winning firm has created over a quarter of a million presentations that have shaped the perception of the world's leading brands and thought leaders. Duarte Design is one of the largest design firms and woman-owned businesses in Silicon Valley, and its clients include: Adobe, Cisco, Citrix, Food Network, Facebook, GE, Google, Al Gore, HP, Kaiser Permanente, McAfee, Microsoft, Nokia, Qualcomm, TED, and Twitter.
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— Duarte Design, one of the world's leading agencies focused on professional and business presentations, has announced the publication of Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences (Wiley, $29.95, October 2010) a new book by CEO Nancy Duarte that demonstrates the role of fundamental elements of dramatic storytelling structure in the creation of modern presentations by businesspeople and other communicators.
As a recognized leader in the presentation design field, Mrs. Duarte's agency has been hired to help global organizations and thought-leaders, including many high tech clients, former Vice President Al Gore, and TED.
Mrs. Duarte draws on more than 20 years in presentation design and inquiry to understand how storytelling — humanity's most important, innate, and ancient form of complex communication — operates in modern presentations. Resonate shows readers how to leverage the same techniques used in film and literature to transform presentations into dramatic journeys, to captivate and connect with audiences, to persuade and to inspire.
In an age when slide and multimedia presentations have emerged as one of the dominant forms of communication in the world today — used in everything from product launches to documentaries — Resonate addresses the very real problem of presentation illiteracy. Almost every business deal is decided based on a presentation, yet most are boring and ineffective — potentially wasting millions of dollars spent on product development, marketing, and advertising. The techniques and teachings in Resonate are important to any presenter who seeks to move audiences to understanding and action.
"Over the years I worked on thousands of presentations but when I sought to find out what features distinguish the truly great ones I found the answers in screenwriting, Greek and Shakespearean drama, mythology, literature, and philosophy," said Mrs. Duarte. "Powerful presentations are always stories, and people who understand the dramatic structure of the medium will be best able to reach their audiences and communicate not just information, but meaning."
Since 1988, Duarte Design has created over a quarter of a million presentations, working with global companies and thought-leaders to influence the perception of some of the world's most valuable brands and many of humanity's common causes. Duarte Design clients have included Adobe, Cisco, Food Network, Facebook, GE, Google, Al Gore, HP, Nokia, TED, Twitter,
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At once a fine character driven drama and an unconventional love story about two lonely people Light of My Eyes is considered part of the resurgence of quality Italian films.
Antonio (Luigi Lo Cascio) is a chauffeur driving the streets of Rome who has a friendly and composed mien making everyone around him feel at ease. Maria (Sandra Ceccarelli) is a somewhat stern 30-something single mother who although still attractive has begun to show her age and has developed stress lines in her brow. Together they make an unlikely couple; but not at first.
Antonio is introduced to Maria after he almost hits her daughter (Barbara Valente) who is errantly crossing the road one evening. Antonio takes a liking to both Maria and her daughter and he begins to hang out with them when he has free time.
Right from the beginning Antonio wants a serious relationship but Maria prefers just to sleep with him. In time, Antonio takes on the part of a guardian angel and begins to help Maria with financial difficulties. It turns out she owes money to a local crooked loan shark and so – unbeknownst to her – he begins to work for loan shark to help pay her debts. But in time the work is difficult plus he is over-worked, underpaid not to helping a man with illegal activity.
The film, directed by Giuseppe Piccioni, uses an interesting narration. Rather than the standard voice-over that tells us what the main character is thinking we hear Antonio reading various passages from one of his science fiction books, which (very obviously) line up with his own life. He is an outsider who observes the world he is in and in some ways he views himself like an alien from another world. Not literally, of course, but he does have a detached observant connection to everyone around him. This is way to signal to us that Antonio's actions with Maria are a way to take him out of the stratosphere and give his life some meaning.
Maria is cold and indifferent to Antonio's advances but she realizes that even though she may not be in love with him she misses him when he is not around. They are not a perfect couple but they manage to be useful to each other. In this way, the film has a realistic, rather than a Hollywood-like, touch.
The film is fairly laid back in all areas; the acting - while good - rarely goes over-the-top, the camera glides through scenes, the musical score has a syrupy new age element and the editing rhythms provide smooth transitions from scene to scene. But don't let that hold you back because the film is very engaging too primarily because it uses many close-ups on the main characters so that the viewer can study their faces and try to figure out what they are thinking.
The film too has an otherworldly quality - that is not unlike some of the films of Kieslowski - in that it deals simultaneously with fate and chance in the real world.
The DVD is presented in an aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and looks great. The film is shot with a very clean and sharp throughout and there is hardly any grain to be seen. I noticed very slight artefact but no edge enhancement.
The audio is presented in Dolby Digital and sounds very good. Most of the film has a musical score underlining each scene and lending a serene mood to the whole thing. The dialogue is in Italian with optional subtitles.
The best extra is a six-minute animated short film by Sean McBride about dreams titled Dreamscapes. The film asks the simple question: 'How many different ways are there to dream?' And since it is about dreams the narrative takes off in unexpected and delightful ways.
There is also a six minute Making Of Featurette, which really isn't much. It shows some of the scenes from the film accompanied by a brief shot or two showing how they shot the scene. Included too is a trailer, brief biographies and a trailer of Film Movement's next film release.
Light of My Eyes is a good contemplative film about two lonely people who find each other by chance. The film won many awards in Italy but somehow no distributor picked it up. While it lacks the punch of some of the great foreign films of our time it is definitely an over-looked film and worth watching if you are interested. The DVD doesn't provide much in the way of extras – except an excellent short film titled Dreamscapes – but the production quality is very good.


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Zimmerman - The Wild West was a Myth!
What do Clint Eastwood - John Wayne and Paul Newman have to do with America's gun-loving trigger-happy culture? Heck - George Zimmerman may have even had that cowboy streak - believing that he was the lone ranger - armed and ready to defend his town from enemy drifters. The trouble is - The Wild West was a myth.


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Long Beach Poly's victory over Millikan on Friday night clinched the Jackrabbits sole possession of the Moore League title, featured a running clock during the entire second half, and came by a margin of 43 points.
But comparing the mood of the two teams after the game, one might have been confused about who was on the winning end—because the Rams did what no other league team has done this year — score against the Jackrabbits — in a 49-6 Poly victory.
"The way it ended leaves a sour taste in our mouths," said Poly coach Raul Lara, whose team yielded a 10-yard TD run to Rams running back Donald Gordon with 33 seconds remaining in the contest.
Prior to that, Poly had allowed zero points through four games in league, and looked close to doing so in a fifth. The Jackrabbits are chasing Millikan's record for fewest points allowed in a Moore League season, with the Rams giving up only six in 1973.
"Our kids knew about the record, and to score there was big for them," said Millikan coach Lyn Perryman.
Prior to that, it was all Poly, as the Jackrabbits ran 18 offensive plays in the first half, averaging just over 15 yards and two points per snap.
They got TDs from James Brooks, a Josh Love screen to Jeremy Calhoun, a Tai Tiedemann 45-yard pass to Christian Pabico, a 38-yard run by Iman Marshall, and an interception return by Omari Lyles. Every drive ended in a score, with the offense moving so swiftly the Jackrabbits only got through 18 plays of the 25 scripted calls they enter each game with.
John "JuJu" Smith capped the scoring by housing a Rams onside-kick attempt following Gordon's TD. The junior Gordon looked like a high-quality player for the Rams, with 60 yards on 15 carries.
It was pointed out that the Jackrabbits can still tie the league record for fewest points allowed with a shutout of Wilson next week.
"We wanted it for ourselves," said Lara. "We don't like to share."
Millikan will effectively play a playoff game with Lakewood next Friday, with the loser eliminated from postseason contention.
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From hotels, restaurants, retail stores, and service establishments of all types to sports arenas and entertainment venues, the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") has guided businesses on how to make their goods and services accessible to their disabled patrons and guests. The Department of Justice ("DOJ") recently revised the ADA's Standards for Accessible Design ("2010 Standards") in an effort to better meet the practical needs of persons with disabilities. Texas has followed suit and revised the Texas Accessibility Standards ("2012 TAS") to mirror the federal 2010 Standards. Given the March 15, 2012 compliance deadline for both the new federal and Texas Accessibility Standards, and the recent increase in ADA accessibility lawsuits in Texas, now is a good time for Texas businesses to seek guidance on their overall compliance with the Texas and federal standards.
What are the New Federal ADA 2010 Standards?To harmonize the ADA's requirements with other federal standards as well as with private model building codes, the 2010 Standards comprehensively reorganize and rewrite the 1991 ADA Accessibility Guidelines ("1991 Standards"). The 2010 Standards contain new or revised standards for hotel reservations, van accessible parking, maximum height for reach ranges, service animals, communication features for the hearing impaired in hotel guestrooms, location of accessible routes to stages, seating requirements in assembly areas, event ticketing requirements, and the use of mobility devices other than wheelchairs, among others. Additional significant changes relate to pool access and access to other recreational facilities. The specifics involved in these new requirements are discussed in more detail in the Appendix at the end of this article.
What are the New 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards?The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation updated the 1994 Texas Accessibility Standards to follow the new federal 2010 Standards. Many of the element specifications in the 2012 TAS are identical to the 2010 Standards with few exceptions. While the 2012 TAS is largely consistent with the 2010 Standards, any conflicts must be resolved in favor of the regulation that provides greater accessibility.
Why Do the Existing Pool/Spa Accessibility Requirements have a Different Compliance Deadline? On March 15, 2012, the Attorney General extended the compliance deadline for these features for 60 days, until May 21, 2012. The DOJ also issued proposed rulemaking seeking comment regarding an additional 120 dayextension of time due to what the DOJ believes to be a widespread misunderstanding regarding complianceobligations among pool owners and operators. Note that some states require pool access regardless of the suspension of the federal requirement so be sure and consult all applicable laws to ensure compliance.
What if a Facility was Built Before the 2010 Standards or the 2012 TAS, is There an Exemption?Facilities first occupied or renovated after March 15, 2012 ("New Construction") must fully comply with the new 2010 Standards as well as the 2012 TAS. This is because the highest degree of accessibility is expected in New Construction. Any prior construction is considered to be an "Existing Facility." Existing Facilities should comply with the 2010 Standards to the extent it is "readily achievable" to do so. However, the federal 2010 Standards provide a safe harbor for elements in Existing Facilities that are already in compliance with the 1991 Standards and the 2012 TAS provide a safe harbor for elements in Existing Facilities that are in compliance with the 1994 TAS. Elements meeting the safe harbor are exempt from compliance with the federal 2010 Standards and/or 2012 TAS. Note that there is no safe harbor for elements not directly addressed in the 1991 Standards or 1994 TAS like pool access and other recreational facility standards. Those elements are required to be accessible in Existing Facilities to the extent such changes are "readily achievable."
What is Considered to be Readily Achievable?Readily achievable is defined in the ADA as "easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense." This determination includes consideration of the following and is necessarily decided case by case:
The Federal Access Board, an independent federal agency devoted to accessibility issues, succinctly explains that "existing facilities must achieve a level of usability that balances user needs, the constraints of existing conditions, and the resources available for remedial work." Further, existing facilities should "do the best they can with what they have, a flexibility that permits needs to be balanced against available resources." The Department of Justice has published a list of modifications that may be readily achievable (depending on the circumstances of course). Please note that what is readily achievable for any given facility could vary greatly as all relevant factors are considered. Some examples are as follows:
Which Accessibility Features Take Priority?To help with balancing accessibility needs with costs, the DOJ has published the following accessibility priority list. While safety and communication features are not included in this list, they should also be a top consideration in most facilities.
What if an Accessibility Issue is Not Listed in the 2010 Standards?Keep in mind that while these 2010 and 1991 Standards outline many accessibility issues, they are not conclusive as to all accessibility obligations under the ADA. In fact, the DOJ is already considering additional amendments to these Standards to keep up with current accessibility needs and recent cases regarding lack of required accessibility. These potential amendments address issues regarding the accessibility of the following:
Stay tuned for further developments.
What Should Public Accommodations do Now?Since the inception of the ADA over 20 years ago, public accommodations have been tasked to take steps to provide equal access to all of the goods and services offered. Owners, operators, lessors, and lessees of public accommodations should use these new standards as a guidepost for all New Construction and should ensure that their policies and procedures are in line with the 2010 Standards and the 2012 TAS. For Existing Facilities, the new 2010 Standards and the 2012 TAS should be a reminder to continue to assess and improve how persons with disabilities can access all areas of goods or services at the facility. Existing Facilities should determine which improvements or barrier removal may be "readily achievable" and consider creating an implementation plan designed to achieve compliance with the ADA.
About the AuthorsHanna Fister Norvell is a partner at Locke Lord. Ms. Norvell has a national practice defending owners and operators of public accommodations in all industries against claims of inequitable access to facilities or services brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act and comparable state laws. She also advises and counsels her clients regarding methods of compliance with accessibility laws and solutions for a variety of accessibility issues, from architectural barriers to policies to effective means of communication. Ms. Norvell also advises owners and managers of residential facilities regarding Fair Housing compliance and defends claims of Fair Housing violations.
Ashlee Caligone McFarlane is an associate at Locke Lord and defends owners and operators of new and existing public accommodations against claims of inequitable access to facilities or services brought under Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She is experienced in counseling for compliance under both the ADA and other state accessibility laws.
AppendixSIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN 2010 STANDARDS/2012 TAS
We have highlighted and summarized below some of the 2010 Standards/2012 TAS which contain additional specifications than provided for in the 1991 Standards.
Public Accommodations GenerallyReach Ranges: The 1991 Standards/1994 TAS required a 48" maximum for forward reaches but allowed a 54" high maximum for side reaches. Now under the 2010 Standards/2012 TAS all forward or side reach maximum heights are 48."This will affect many different elements in every type of facility from light switches to fire alarm pull stations to key pads, shelves and vending machines.
Parking Requirements: Under the 2010 Standards/2012 TAS, one in six (rather than one in eight) accessible parking spaces must be van accessible.
Service Animals: "Service animal" is defined as a dog or a miniature horse that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Other animals, whether wild or domestic, do not qualify as service animals. Dogs that are not trained to perform tasks that mitigate the effects of a disability, including dogs that are used purely for emotional support, are not service animals. Removal of a service animal is only allowed if the animal is out of control and the animal's handler does not take effective action to control it or if the animal is not housebroken.
Wheelchairs and Mobility Devices: The 2010 Standards/2012 TAS draw distinctions between wheelchairs and "other power-driven mobility devices," which include a range of devices not designed for individuals with mobility impairments, such as the Segway® PT, but which are often used by individuals with disabilities as their mobility device of choice. Specifically, wheelchairs must be permitted in all areas open to pedestrian use, while other power-driven mobility devices must be permitted to be used unless the covered entity can demonstrate that such use would fundamentally alter its programs, services, or activities, create a direct threat, or create a safety hazard.
Common Use Circulation Paths in Employee Work Areas: Under the 1991 Standards/1994 TAS, it was necessary to design work areas to permit an employee using a wheelchair to approach, enter, and exit the area. Under the 2010 Standards/2012 TAS, it will be necessary for new or altered work areas to include accessible common use circulation paths within employee work areas, subject to certain specified exceptions.
Direct Access Entrances from Parking Structures: Where levels in a parking garage have direct connections for pedestrians to another facility, all of these direct entrances must now be accessible.
Hotels and ResortsReservation Policies: The 2010 Standards/2012 TAS require that a hotel specifically identify the accessible features of the hotel and guest rooms for the public. The regulations do not list the specific information that must be provided, but it could include information such as whether the room has a tub or shower, type of bathing seat (fixed, portable) height of amenities, number of beds, type of closet features or other room amenities, as well as which amenities on the property are accessible or not (shuttle, guest laundry, restaurants, pools, fitness center, business center). Rooms designated as accessible must be withheld until there are no other rooms of that type available. Once an accessible room is reserved, it must be blocked and removed from all reservation systems to eliminate the possibility of double booking.
Guestrooms with Communication Features: The 2010 Standards/2012 TAS specify that guest rooms required to provide communication features for the hearing impaired (visual alarms and visual notification for phone, knock or bell) must be dispersed among the various classes of guest rooms, and must provide choices of types of guest rooms, number of beds, and other comparable amenities. No more than 10% of these rooms can overlap with the rooms provided with accessibility features for the mobility impaired. The number of rooms required to have these communication features are increased to: 2 (from 1) for 2-25 rooms, 4 (from 2) if 26-50 rooms, 7 (from 3) if 51-75 rooms, 9 (from 4) if 76-100 rooms, 12 (from 5) if 101-150 rooms, 14 (from 6) if 151-200 rooms, 17 (from 7) if 201-300 rooms, 20 (from 8) if 301-400 rooms, 22 if 401-500 rooms, and 5% of total if 501-1000 rooms. 224.4
Assembly Areas (e.g., Theaters, Stadiums, Auditoriums)Assembly Areas: The design requirements for assembly areas were revised to provide more specific guidance about the appropriate vertical and horizontal dispersion of accessible seating, sightlines over standing spectators, and the provision of companion seating. In addition, lawn seating areas and exterior overflow areas without fixed seats must now connect to an accessible route. The scoping of seating in large facilities has been reduced. Under the 1991 Standards/1994 TAS, incremental scoping for assembly facilities with more than 500 seats was one additional wheelchair space and companion seat for each increase of 100 seats. Under the 2010 Standards/2012 TAS, facilities with501 to 5000 seats must provide one additional wheelchair space for each additional 150 seats (or fraction thereof) and facilities with more than 5001 seats must one additional space for each 200 seats over 5001.
Location of Accessible Routes to Performance Areas: In situations where a circulation path directly connects a seating area and a performance are (either a permanent or temporary performance area), both public and privately owned entities must now provide an accessible route that directly connects the accessible seating and the performance area. However, where a direct circulation path from the seating area to the performance area does not exist, a direct accessible route need not be constructed. This provision is in addition to the pre-existing requirement to provide an accessible route to connect the accessible seating and the performance area and other ancillary spaces used by performers.
Ticketing: The 2010 Standards/2012 TAS require public accommodations that sell tickets for an event or a series of events must have policies and procedures to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to purchase tickets for accessible seating during the same hours, during the same stages of ticket sales, through the same methods of distribution, in the same types and numbers of ticketing sales outlets, and under the same terms and conditions as other tickets sold. It also requires tickets for accessible seating to be made available at all price levels. A public accommodation may release unsold tickets for accessible seating only when all non-accessible ticketshave been sold; when all non-accessible tickets in a designated seating area have been sold and the tickets for accessible seating are being released in that area; or when all non-accessible tickets in a designated price category have been sold and the tickets for accessible seating are being released within the same price category.
Recreational FacilitiesAs described above, these New Standards for recreational facilities were previously recommended (but not required) under the 1991 Standards/1994 TAS. Discussed below are summary highlights of these recreational standards.
Amusement Rides: Many newly designed or newly constructed amusement rides must be accessible and located on an accessible route to the ride. However, amusement rides designed primarily for children, amusement rides that are controlled or operated by the rider (e.g., bumper cars), and amusement rides without seats, are not required to provide wheelchair spaces, transfer seats or transfer systems, and need not meet signage requirements. That said, these rides must be on an accessible route and must provide appropriate clear space.
Recreational Boating Facilities: The minimum number of accessible boat slips depends upon the total number of boat slips provided. (1 if 1-25; 2 if 26-50; 3 if 51-100; 4 if 101-150; 5 if 151-300). Accessible boat slips must be dispersed throughout the various types of boat slips. Where boarding piers are provided at boat launch ramps, at least 5% (but no fewer than one) must be accessible. Gangways that are part of a required accessible route are to be accessible, subject to certain enumerated exceptions.
Fitness Centers: At least one of each type of exercise equipment must be on an accessible route (36" wide level path) and must have a clear floor space (30 x 48 in) positioned to enable an individual with a disability to use the equipment. Type is construed narrowly, e.g. bikes and treadmills are each considered a different type (rather than looking at the general group of equipment for cardiovascular training).
Fishing Piers and Platforms: Must provide accessible routes, subject to the same exceptions permitted for gangways. At least 25% of guardrails or handrails must be no higher than 34 inches and must be dispersed throughout the pier or platform. Clear floor or ground space must be provided at each accessible railing, and turning space must be provided on the pier.
Golf Facilities: Golf facilities must have either an accessible route or golf car passages with a minimum width of 48 inches connecting accessible elements and spaces within the boundary of the golf course. An accessible route must be provided to the golf car rental area, bag drop-off areas, and other elements that are outside the boundary of the golf course. One or two teeing grounds (depending on the total number provided) per hole must be accessible, such that a golf car can enter and exit. If weather shelters are provided, a golf car must be able to enter and exit the shelters. At least 5% of practice teeing grounds, practice teeing stations at driving ranges, and putting greens must beaccessible, such that a golf car can enter and exit.
Miniature Golf : At least 50% of all holes on a miniature golf course must be accessible. These accessible holes must be consecutive, and they must be on an accessible route. A slope not steeper than 1:4 for a 4 inch maximum rise shall be permitted. The last accessible hole must be on an accessible route that connects to the course entrance or exit without going back through other holes.
Play Areas: Play areas for children two and up must have accessible ground and elevated play components, accessible routes, ramps and transfer systems (typically a platform or transfer steps), and accessible ground surfaces.
Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas: The requirements for swimming pools under the 2010 Standards/2012 TAS have been getting a lot of attention. The following guidelines were recommended for years prior to the adoption of the 2010 Standards/2012 Standards, but are only now required for new swimming pools. For unaltered existing pools, compliance with these regulations is subject to the readily achievable standard described above. If an existing pool does undergo an "alteration" (as defined above), notwithstanding changes to the mechanical and electrical systems, the pool will be subject to full compliance with the 2010 Standards/2012 TAS.
Under the 2010 Standards/2012 TAS, at least two (2) accessible means of entry/exit are required for swimming pools with more than 300 linear ft. of swimming pool wall. If less than 300 ft., only one accessible means of entry (must be either pool lift or sloped entry) is required. Accessible means of entry include: a pool lift or sloped entry, and either a transfer wall, transfer system, or pool stairs. At least one accessible means of entry must be either a pool lift or sloped entry. Wave action pools, leisure rivers, and sand bottom pools where user access is limited to one area shall not be required to provide more than one accessible means of entry, either a pool lift, sloped entry, or a transfer system.Wading pools must provide a sloped entry. Spas must provide a pool lift, transfer wall, or transfer system.
Saunas and Steam Rooms: Where provided, saunas and steam rooms must be accessible, having appropriate turning space, doors that do not swing into the clear floor space, and, where provided, an accessible bench. A readily removable bench is permitted to obstruct the turning space and the clear floor space.
*This article and appendix are meant for informational and summary purposes only and are not to be construed as legal advice or a complete listing of all issues or exceptions or defenses related to ADA or TAS compliance. All decisions regarding compliance with the ADA Standards or Texas Accessibility Standards should be made in consultation with an experienced professional knowledgeable about the ADA and TAS and other applicable federal, state and local laws.


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Santa Barbara County's unemployment rate increased to 8.4 percent in January, but despite the uptick since December, the county still remains lower than the statewide average, according to figures released Friday by the Employment Development Department.
Friday's numbers reveal that unemployment in the county is still below the 9.2 percent recorded from the same time last year, according to a statement from the Workforce Investment Board of Santa Barbara County.
The numbers were an increase from 7.7 percent recorded in December, and the group said the unemployment increase also has been experienced at the state and national level.
"Despite the unfortunate jumps, most of the national economic indicators continue to point towards a slow, but steady recovery," Executive Director Raymond McDonald. "We should also note that Santa Barbara County's workforce has increased by 7,100 over the same period last year, and the sectors experiencing loss in this current report are areas that are influenced by seasonal swings. The coming months should be watched very closely to see if the slow economic recovery takes hold in Santa Barbara."
Among cities, Santa Barbara remains among the lowest in the county with almost 6 percent unemployment, and Goleta and Carpinteria record even lower numbers with about 4 percent each.
Unemployment rates remain significantly higher in North County communities, however, and Lompoc is the highest in the county at almost 15 percent. Santa Maria recorded a 13 percent unemployment rate, Los Alamos following with 12 percent and Orcutt with 9.4 percent.


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New favorite thing about wireless: I can sit next to the screen door on the beanbag (after moving Adah, of course) and put my feet up on the coffee table. This rocks.
It's still hot as hell here today. Well, heck. I just checked my pixie, and SHE says it's only 72 degrees in Oakland. Strangely, I feel a little cooler now, even though I know she's a LIAR. It's still too hot. I could never live in the midwest. I would kill someone for hogging the ice or sitting in front of the fan, I know I would.
On the cat front, Digit has stopped peeing, at least for today. Yesterday the bathroom was hit. Thank god for tile. We had a good long cuddle session today (he loves sleeping during the day with me—we hold paws) and he seems much happier. He's got serious separation anxiety, poor thing. He's used to me being gone nights at work, but he hates it when I leave town. You know I had to do THIS, right?
Yesterday I was due for a maintenance run and I really knew I shouldn't blow it off, since I had missed the seven-miler on Sunday by being up in Yosemite. (I planned on running the seven miles up there, I really did. I even bought an MP3 player to keep me company on a long solo run through the trees. Then, when I arrived, I remembered the campsite is at about 4500 feet, and that kind of altitude makes me LAZY. And there were hills. And it was hot. And there might have been bears waiting to eat me. Or really mean squirrels. I don't like those kinds of risks. You understand.)
So yesterday, I knew I HAD to run. No getting out of it. It was bloody hot and I was miserable just thinking about it. But a certain Banjo Girl had mentioned that there was a long running/biking trail that goes for miles and miles along the Emeryville/Albany/Richmond shoreline, so I headed there to try it out.
It was possibly the best run I've ever had. Gazelle-ish. I flew. I ran three miles, and wanted to do more (but c'mon, I'm not THAT crazy). I listened to mixed tunes and the breeze was cool off the bay. I probably only passed three or four other runners but I felt safe as the running path is right next to the frontage road, which in turn is right next to I80. Lots of people could see me, but I didn't have to engage (I don't like having to be Polite while getting my steam on). I got to gaze at the San Francisco skyline and the water slapping on the rocks, and it was a happy, happy thing.
And know what? Since I've started taking those cold-water baths right after running (cold water in the tub, mixed with lavender oil and lots of Epsom salts, sit in it for 20 minutes with the New Yorker and a big glass of water), the shin splints have been getting better and better. They hardly hurt today at all, and usually the day after a run I can barely walk. I'm so pleased and excited I can hardly stand it.
I forgot until right now that I hadn't publicly thanked the wonderful Amy for her donation to Team911! (And her Team Knitty has surpassed their goal, too! Yeehaw!)
Now back to being lazy until work tonight. I've paid bills and done several Very Responsible Things today, so now I have to catch up on the Amazing Race. Mwah.
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Aubrey Denton-Thompson, who has died aged 92, was awarded an MC in the North Africa campaign. Subsequently he served with SOE, the Colonial Service and the United Nations.
After being invalided out of the Army, Denton-Thompson was seconded to the Colonial Service. He served in Basutoland (Lesotho), Tanganyika (Tanzania), and in the Falkland Islands, where he was Colonial Secretary from 1955 to 1960 and was appointed OBE.
While in the Falklands Mr Thompson painted landscapes and either sold or gave them away to friends living in the Islands. Well liked, he presented a Childrens Programme over the radio. He will be missed by those who knew him both in the Falklands and elsewhere world-wide.
Aubrey Denton-Thompson, born June 6 1920, died November 8 2012