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Reitan: Changing West Fargo
Looking around West Fargo it is easy to see changes happening on nearly a daily basis. Larry Weil, West Fargo City Planner, and his staff are pouring over applications for new developments and reviewing modifications to existing business and residential development plans. According to Weil, West Fargo is on track to match or exceed record levels of construction in 2013.
The rapidly developing areas of West Fargo are a positive for the community but do require careful thought and a vision of the future as we grow. The board members serving on the City Commission, the School Board and the Park District have the difficult task of balancing the expansion of their operating budget as demands for services increase while being sensitive to the desire to not increase individual property taxes. Looking at emerging trends and past patterns gives some insight for the decision making process. As the respective boards weigh the best course of action while they move forward the final decision must be made in part upon a test of courage that they are doing the right thing.
Board members do not operate in a vacuum in the process. They listen to members of their staff, they enlist consultants and they seek input from members of the community. Public comment is received throughout the year by individuals contacting a board member to provide information or express a concern. At various times during the year a board will hold public hearings to solicit input from the public or to educate the community on an idea or plan. Additionally, during the approval of the yearly budget a series of public hearings are held during which anyone may provide their public comment.
The various city department heads have been monitoring the growth of West Fargo as well and working to determine what course of action will be necessary to maintain or improve the quality of services provided. Like their governing board, the department heads review emerging trends and past patterns. The police department uses calls for service as one indicator of growth. The department has seen an increase of 4000 calls for each of the past two years, a twenty-five percent rise over the previous year. The public works department looks at elements like the increased number of road miles added to the city that must be maintained and the addition of homes and businesses requiring trash collection. Each department must also consider the desire of the commission to maintain a hold fast or minimal rise in the mil levy rate for city services. In 2004 the mil levy rate for city services was set at 89.61. Since that time the rate has fluctuated slightly going to a high of 91.59 and a low of 88.47.
The city's population has grown substantially since 2004 and recently more noticeably. The 2010 census placed the population at 25830 people. Estimates indicate a 6.5% rise to 27498 in 2011 and a 5.5% rise to 29000 in 2012. The cost of providing services has risen during this time period also. General fund expenditures rose from $6,868,641 in 2009 to $8,044,006 in 2012, a percentage rate change slightly lower than the population increase.
Moving forward the staff will compile the preliminary 2014 budgets during the month of May with presentations to the City Commission in the form of public hearings beginning in July. A final budget must be approved by the Commission and filed with Cass County no later than 10 October. Now is the time to contact those you elected to represent you to let them know your concerns and offer your suggestions as to how to improve services for the City of West Fargo.
Reitan is the assistant West Fargo police chief


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This page will walk you through getting started as a registered user with The Bachelor Bracket. Following these steps will allow you to create an account, join a league, and edit your first bracket. More detailed information on other aspects of The Bachelor Bracket can be found in our Tutorials and Help Center.
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At this point, we need to edit our bracket.
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Once you are on the Edit Bracket page, it should have your bracket in the middle panel, on the bottom a panel of contestants, and on the right side some saving and sharing information.
The Bracket Edit Page
For each round there are blue labels which show the # of contestants which are allowed to be added, the status of whether the round is "open" or "closed" and the # of points each correct pick is worth.
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You can also hover over a dropped contestant to see some options. The two options are "Propagte" and "Remove". Propagate will add this contestant down to the next round without you having to drag them over again. So if you know you have "Jenny" winning, you can put "Jenny" in round one and then just click the down arrow to "Propagate" her to the last round! There is also a Remove function that will alllow you to remove the contestant from the current round and automatically takes them out of all subsequent rounds!
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"(...)Things are not as they seem.
We hover above while giving the appearance of scurrying below.
All is as it should be.
We are more than we know.
More than we hoped and dreamed,
A generation of generators,
A power source and supply.
The better we learn to live,
The better we learn to die.
Old as anything,
Old as everything,
We are participants in a ritual
Older than our collective memory,
A marriage of heart and mind,
Secular and divine.(...)"
Excerpt from "Pedagogue of young gods"
by Saul Williams


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AVAS cashed in 386.45 million lei in the first three months of 2008.
The big difference results from the sell-off of carmaker Automobile Craiova in the first quarter of last year, not because some companies belonging to AVAS were transferred to the Economy Ministry, said the company's representatives.
AVAS offered for sale minority stakes worth 14.03 million lei at seven commercial companies in the first quarter, but only one was sold for 312,292 lei. It also offered for sale three majority stakes worth 45.40 million lei, but only two were sold, for 2.73 million lei and respectively 2.13 million lei.
The company put up for sale assets worth 1.4 million U.S. dollars in the first three months, but sold only a part of it and cashed in 391,852 dollars.
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In lipsa unui acord scris din partea InternetCorp, puteti prelua maxim 500 de caractere din acest articol daca precizati sursa si daca inserati vizibil linkul articolului Revenues of state assets recovery authority plunge 87% in Q1.


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A Heritage Elevator Speech? Yes. If you are a professional, a small-business owner, an academic, an artist or a dreamer, you have inherited a culture that is short on time yet ravenous for great ideas. The elevator speech is what bridges the gap between innovators and their supporters. If you are fortunate enough to encounter an interested or strategically placed person who can propel you on your path, you need a hook, a compelling and SHORT story to engage them in your vision. These interactions are often the result of chance social encounters with friends of friends, colleagues at professional conferences or all-staff meetings at work. At best, you may get a 1-4 minute audience with this person, so make it count!
I have heard it said a few times by artists and academic-types that the sales-pitch feels like the hardest part. "Why must I sell people on my idea when it is clearly something that: will inspire others / help the greater good / is intrinsically valuable". Yes, your idea may be all of those things, but no idea is helpful without the support of other people. It's a condition of being born a social being. The truth is, if you have a degree, a job, or you have friends who support your endeavors, then your inner-salesperson is alive and well. We sell people on ideas of who we are, what we are capable of, and even convince companies and institutions to believe that we are ambassadors for the best interests of an academic discipline, department or product line.
If you dislike the "sale" then that is an indicator that you approach the sales moment with the sensibilities of the inner artist, or academic etc, that is to say, you may be approaching the sales moment with the portion of yourself that prefers to be alone and simply do the work, rather than drum-up support for it. That frame of mind is good when creating or writing, but does not directly serve the proliferation of your goal, project or idea. You will need to free your inspired salesperson self to share your idea, or it will remain small and undernourished, and will eventually wither and die young, never having received support from those who could help it thrive.
Approach the following exercise with the passion of the artist, the honed expression of your inner academic, and the tact and extroversion of your inner salesperson.
Elevator speeches should be customizable on the fly, so this requires you to really think about your project, ideas or goals, and think of as many possible applications or collaborations that you would ENJOY pursuing. This refines your thought process about the project, and cultivates a flexible approach to describing your idea.
If your networking goal is to meet as many allied people as possible, then your elevator speech goal is to craft as many versions of an introduction.
Now that you know the "whys" of an elevator speech, let's discuss the "how". There are five dimensions to the elevator speech. They cover the points most likely to interest the listener, yet leaves them enough time to comprehend the information and ask for more if they so choose.
- Who am I and what is my research / project / initiative?
- Why is this new fangled thing better that what already exists? What does your offering give that has never been offered before?
- What makes your approach/ project/ initiative/ research so important, notable or special?
- What are your desired outcomes / goals? What is your vision?
More on STEP 5
After the sales pitch, the rest is up to the listener / audience. You can make a quick introduction, but the buy-in cannot be rushed. After you finish your elevator speech, make eye contact, smile, take a deep breath and relax your shoulders while counting to 5. By the time you compose yourself, you will be ready to listen to their response, and answer any questions.
Remember, this is a conversation, and questions signify interest and active listening, not necessarily criticism (remember: critique is good); so receive their questions as guidance toward the clarification and manifestation of your goal. No idea is created in a vacuum.
Give the listener time to digest and respond to your "speech". Let them begin to sense the greater implications and importance of your work. If you give them time to respond, inevitably, they will respond with thoughtful questions. Keep your answers concise. Less is more. The "less is more" speech is composed of the prize nuggets that makes listeners want to seek more information. This is salesperson-ship at its best! Your brilliant idea enhanced by a refined presentation does all the work!
Congratulations! This was a long post, so if you've made it this far, you've already primed your inner salesperson to do you proud. The hardest part is writing the speech, so once you've written the first draft. Say it aloud, practice it, test it on your friends and family, coworkers, and your boss (if appropriate). When you can improvise alternate versions and feel comfortable with the process, you're ready to take it into the field…
I thought I'd share my revised elevator speech with you as an example, so here it is, in outline format:
- Who am I and what is my research / project / initiative?
- My name is Shawndel Fraser and I am an Environmental Psychologist. I am building a creative and healing arts retreat for women survivors.
- Why is this newfangled thing better that what already exists? Why is your project / goal / idea unique?
- Where most retreats cater to luxury consumers, yogis, or spiritual seekers, The Blue Dome is a retreat for women who wish to hone new emotional, physical, psychological, spiritual tools to transform limited and limiting beliefs about past intense experiences.
- What makes your approach/ project/ initiative/ research so important, notable or special?
- The Blue Dome is a restorative and safe place where women create community; they repose in physical, emotional and psychological comfort, and take part in creative and healing art activities that help them realize one thing: survivors don't simply survive, they Artfully Transcend. Any survivor has the potential and ability to transcend all types of violence and circumstance.
- What are your desired outcomes / goals? What is your vision?
- My goal is for the women to realize during their stay, that their past traumas were divine lessons in disguise.
- My vision is that they will come to learn that their survivor status is actually a call to contribute in global healing though their unique expression of leadership in their everyday lives.
I hope this is helpful, do share your elevator speech should you feel so inclined. I will offer constructive critique if you do!


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Every permit holder shall at all times maintain its premises and race track in good condition, with special consideration for the comfort and safety of the public; of the horses stabled, exercising or entered to race; and all those whose business requires their attendance thereat and to this end shall have available adequate and proper implements to maintain a consistent uniform track, weather conditions permitting.
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LONDON, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The head of low-cost British airline Ryanair has offered the government a deal -- return security to normal or get sued.
Michael O'Leary, standing next to a cardboard figure of Winston Churchill, said the airline will not put in a claim for compensation if limits on the size of carry-on bags and increased body searches are dropped, the Guardian reported.
He called the changes "farcical Keystone Cops security measures that don't add anything except to block up airports."
The carry-on restriction, which prohibits anything bigger than a large briefcase, is tough on Ryanair. The airline had been moving toward encouraging passengers to carry on as much as possible to save money on ground staff.
O'Leary said the government correctly jacked up security after the arrest of an alleged terrorist group charged with planning to blow up trans-Atlantic planes. But he said airlines cannot carry the burden alone.
In addition to the carry-on restrictions, half the passengers are now subjected to body searches, up from one-quarter.
O'Leary said terrorists would be "laughing in the caves of Afghanistan" if they saw small children and the elderly being searched.


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Biting Back: Paris romance for David Beckham and Sky Sports
Telegraph Sport: where the debate starts
Sky Sports had billed it as "David Beckham's moment of reckoning." And afterwards they labelled it "Becks' finest hour."
Allow me to take you back to the final day of La Liga's 2006-7 season, when Real Madrid – or, rather "David Beckham's Real Madrid" (© Sky Sports) had to beat Mallorca to land their 30th league title.
This they duly did, 3-1, and each subsequent bulletin on Sky Sports News began with pictures of Goldenballs celebrating that aforementioned Finest Hour.
The breathless Sky presenters somehow omitted to mention that, while Beckham was on the pitch, a flat-footed Real went 1-0 down and looked like blowing their big opportunity.
Then Fabio Capello replaced the Englishman with ex-Arsenal star José Antonio Reyes – who scored twice – and the rest, as they say, is Bernabeu history.
Unperturbed by the facts getting in the way of a good story, Sky were at it again on Tuesday, leading their late bulletins with the fact that Beckham had started for Paris St Germain against Barcelona, rather than the thrilling PSG fightback (again, after Becks had been removed from the action) which resulted in a 2-2 draw.
And apparently he was terrific (although those churlish French journos at L'Equipe awarded him only 3 out of 10; sacre bleu!).
We all know Beckham is a shameless publicity hound, but what's even more shameless is some of the fact-bending and sugar-coated prose that passes for sports broadcasting these days. Viewers don't deserve to have their intelligence insulted like that.
Belfast Telegraph


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US stocks rallied on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Dow industrials hitting intraday records, after employment grew more than expected in April, easing concerns about a weak economy.
US stocks rallied on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Dow industrials hitting intraday records, after employment grew more than expected in April, easing concerns about a weak economy.
The S&P 500 index broke above 1,600 and the Dow briefly traded above 15,000 for the first time as stocks extended this year's rally.
Confirming the broad strength of the market's advance, the mid- and small cap Russell 2000 stock index rose 2 percent to a record.
Non-farm payrolls rose by 165,000 last month and the unemployment rate fell to 7.5 percent, a four-year low, from 7.6 percent, the government said. In addition, hiring was much stronger than previously thought in February and March.
Investors welcomed the gains after weeks of disappointing data, including tepid manufacturing reports, that suggested the economic recovery was losing steam.
"The payrolls number gives the OK for the risk-on trade and this will be led by economically sensitive companies," said Dan Veru, chief investment officer at Palisade Capital Management in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 156.26 points or 1.05 percent, to 14,987.84, the S&P 500 gained 18.88 points or 1.18 percent, to 1,616.47 and the Nasdaq Composite added 44.77 points or 1.34 percent, to 3,385.39.
Basic materials and industrials led the S&P advance, with the S&P materials index up more than 2 percent.
Palisade's Veru said the current earnings season has been characterized by sluggish growth in revenues, so as organic growth by companies becomes harder, large-cap firms "will choose to buy growth."
"We would anticipate medium and small companies will see robust merger and acquisition activity as a result of that," Veru said.
Of the 404 companies in the S&P 500 that have reported earnings so far, 68.3 percent have beaten earnings expectations, but only 46.3 percent have reported revenue above expectations.
Over the past four quarters, 67 percent of companies beat on earnings and 52 percent beat revenue estimates.
The S&P and Dow were on track to end the week about 1.8 percent higher, while the Nasdaq added 3.2 percent so far this week.
Mining stocks were among top gainers, including Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc
General Electric
LinkedIn Corp
In other economic reports on Friday, US factory orders fell sharply in March while the pace of growth in the vast US services sector eased in April to the slowest pace in nine months.


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Eco-Friendly Crowne Plaza Hotel Near Downtown Dallas
Dallas draws visitors from all over the world with its museums and art galleries, authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants, historic neighborhoods, and glittering skyscrapers. Exploring the city is a breeze for guests at Crowne Plaza Dallas-Market Center, thanks to the hotel's free shuttle to and from downtown. The shuttle also makes stops at Dallas Market Center and the Dallas Love Field airport.
Back at the hotel, you'll want to spend some time relaxing in the indoor pool and hot tub. They're set in a room outfitted with soft lounge chairs and two stories of windows that let in lots of natural light. You can grab a bite to eat downstairs at Bristol Bar & Grill, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. This Getaway includes a full breakfast buffet for two.
Crowne Plaza Dallas-Market Center is an IHG Green Engage hotel. A global sustainability program monitors its energy usage and recommends steps such as switching to eco-friendly lighting and cleaning solutions. By participating in the program, hotels can reduce energy usage by as much as 25% per year.
Dallas: Historical Parks and Rejuvenated Urban Districts in North Texas
Though some know Dallas only for the massive Cowboys Stadium (which is actually in Arlington), the city is an enclave of arts and nature, overflowing with botanical gardens, art galleries, and live theater. Historic Main Street connects many of the city's recently rejuvenated urban districts, as well as the popular Main Street Garden, a block-long public park surrounded by architecturally significant buildings. Locals come here to picnic on the expansive lawn or watch a movie under the moonlight in the summer and fall.
A short walk from downtown Dallas, you'll find horse-drawn carriages clopping along brick streets in the city's historic West End district, which dates back to the 19th century. This part of the city also contains Dealey Plaza, where President Kennedy was assassinated in November 1963. At The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza housed in the former Texas School Book Depository, you can visit the spot where Lee Harvey Oswald is believed to have shot at Kennedy's presidential motorcade.
Joggers and bikers can zip through the fashionable Turtle Creek neighborhood, located about 4 miles west of downtown, via the Katy Trail, which follows an old interstate railroad. Back near downtown Dallas, the 277-acre Fair Park is the location of North America's largest Ferris wheel as well as seven museums and four performing-arts centers, many of which are inside art-deco buildings built for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition.
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Peter Chiarelli is livid.
The Bruins GM lashed out at the Canadian media, accusing them of blaming winger Patrice Bergeron for getting injured on a hit from behind by Philadelphia defenceman Randy Jones last Saturday.
Chiarelli told Sun Media in a telephone interview yesterday that people have "no idea" that Bergeron "came within a fraction of an inch of breaking his neck" and coverage of the incident in Canada has been a "total travesty."
"I believe it's over the top to suggest that Patrice Bergeron is partly at fault for what has happened to him in this case," Chiarelli said before the club's one-hour flight to Ottawa yesterday.
"He's a player pursuing the puck. To suggest that he made an error and he was reckless ... I mean, How else is he supposed to get the puck? Is he supposed to skate in backwards? That's just ridiculous. Commentators suggesting that Patrice was partially at fault is a travesty.
"Bergeron is one of the hardest playing players in the league. To suggest that he would do this on purpose ... is just absurd."
NHL VP Colin Campbell didn't believe there was any malicious intent on the part of Jones, who received two-game suspension for the hit.
Bergeron had to be taken off on a stretcher and Chiarelli noted "this has been devastating to his family. One family member thought when it happened, the way he was lying there, he was dead."
Chiarelli said Bergeron is going to be out at least a month and it's possible he may not play again this season.
Bergeron even had to be taken by wheelchair from his Boston apartment to get treatment at the TD Banknorth Garden on Thursday because he isn't able to walk very far.
"He can hardly get out of bed," said Chiarelli. "There are things that he can't do. He couldn't even leave his apartment this week to accept an award he was supposed to get from a children's hospital for all the community service he does in this area.
"This incident seemed to get buried right away (by the media). We've stated we're disappointed with the suspension, but we can say that until we're blue in the face. No offence to Randy Jones, but he deserved more. The extension of all this is people don't know how serious Bergeron is hurt and I want people to know this."
Chiarelli said Bergeron should never have been blamed and that Jones shouldn't have hit him the way he did.
"Jones could have accomplished what he wanted to accomplish by not doing what he did," said Chiarelli.
"He could have broken (Bergeron's) neck. He came within a fraction of an inch of breaking his neck. It's only because he's truly developed in that area that he didn't. He's wearing a hard collar. It's a travesty to portray Bergeron the way (the media has).
"No one has written about the impact on Bergeron, the impact on his family. His parents are shaken up. Everyone has the right to say their piece. I'm sure Randy Jones is a good person, but he hit this guy with force and it warranted a suspension. We thought it warranted a longer suspension.
"The coverage just wasn't balanced. I'm just aghast about the way certain commentators in Canada have treated this."
John Paddock wasn't thrilled with the way Chris Neil tried to get the crowd involved during his fight with Atlanta's Eric Boulton on Thursday, but the Senators coach didn't agree with comments that the rugged winger ignited the Thrashers bench. "Just fight and get off the ice," said Paddock. "But if that's what (the Thrashers) need to get themselves going on their bench, then that's pretty sad." Neil noted he always attempts to get the fans up when the club is at Scotiabank Place. "We're in the entertainment industry," said Neil. "This is not something I do on the road. This is something I do at home. We scored after that fight, so I don't think it hurt us." ... G Martin Gerber will start for Ottawa tonight against the Bruins. C Randy Robitaille, who has a facial contusion, will play.


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Batting coach crucialBen Horne
Published: January 8 2013 - 3:00AM
WHO Australia chooses to fill the vacant role of full-time national team batting coach could be the most important selection it makes as the Ashes loom.
This summer, Australia's batting resources have been rocked to the core. Nearly 250 matches worth of Test experience was drained from the line-up by the retirements of Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey.
Not to mention the huge loss of batting mentor Justin Langer, and now the departure of his successor, Stuart Law, announced by Cricket Australia on Sunday.
With an Indian series starting next month before the Ashes tour starts in July, the timing of the mass exodus could not be worse. Captain Michael Clarke has already made it clear there's no way of replacing the intellectual property that's been lost.
But the next best thing CA can do is pick a batting coach capable of bringing the best out of a new generation of batsmen. A permanent specialist is yet to be decided upon, but Dean Jones will work with the side for the first two one-day internationals against Sri Lanka starting this week.
Other former greats are likely to help out throughout the rest of the ODIs.
''We're yet to finalise the broader batting coach role so this opportunity to have some former players with us as specialists during the [ODIs] will be invaluable for our young squad,'' said coach Mickey Arthur.
''I thank Stuart [Law] for his outstanding contribution over the past six weeks - we are disappointed he is not in a position to consider the full-time role.''
This story was found at: http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/batting-coach-crucial-20130107-2ccr5.html


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Boston Marathon Bombings: Bruins Game At TD Garden Postponed; Pacers-Celts Cancelled
The Bruins postponed their scheduled game against the Senators at TD Garden last night in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, with no make-up date announced, according to Kevin Paul Dupont of the BOSTON GLOBE. The decision was made around 4:30pm ET, less than two hours after the bombings took place, and players were "informed by management once inside the dressing room." It is possible that the game "won't be rescheduled, provided the outcome has no consequence on the NHL's final standings." But given "how tight the standings are, the odds are in favor of a makeup, possibly Sunday, April 28." Both clubs are "off that day, each of them scheduled to wrap up their seasons that weekend" (BOSTON GLOBE, 4/16). SI.com's Allan Muir noted while it is an "insignificant concern at the moment, rescheduling the game won't be easy given the already compacted nature of the NHL calendar." The Bruins had their Feb. 9 game against the Lightning postponed "due to a weather related emergency." That game was rescheduled for April 25 (SI.com, 4/15). In Boston, Stephen Harris writes the reasons the game "couldn't be played were obvious." If one "crowded sports event could be attacked, there was concern a second ... could also be targeted." Additionally, police, EMTs and "other emergency workers were not available for the Garden." Meanwhile, to "carry on with a game after yesterday's horror devastated so many would have been unconscionable." Shortly before what would have been gametime last night, police were "stopping every person entering North Station and checking bags and outer coats." Harris: "Imagine trying to clear roughly 18,000 people going into the B's game" (BOSTON HERALD, 4/16). In Ottawa, Bruce Garrioch writes, "Not playing the game was the right thing to do" (OTTAWA SUN, 4/16).
81 IS ENOUGH: USA TODAY reported the Celtics' home game tonight against the Pacers was cancelled instead of being rescheduled, as tomorrow is the last day of the NBA regular season and the "outcome of the game would make no difference in the playoff standings" for both teams. This marks the first time the league has "had a situation in which any team played fewer than 82 games in the regular season since adopting that schedule" for the '67-68 season (USATODAY.com, 4/15).
RED SOX CAN HELP HEAL: In DC, Victor Morton notes there was "no immediate word" on the Red Sox' official team site concerning the status of "their next home game," which is Friday against the Royals. The Red Sox are "on the road for the next few days" (WASHINGTON TIMES, 4/16). FOXSPORTS.com's Jon Paul Morosi notes the Red Sox "could play a unique role in the development of civic resolve." They are "more closely associated with Patriots' Day than the other pro teams, because their early start is designed to allow fans to exit the ballpark and watch the leading runners pass through Kenmore Square" (FOXSPORTS.com, 4/16). Meanwhile, the Red Sox today announced the Fenway Park Open House scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed (Red Sox).
Ranadivé Wants NBA Kings To Be A "Global Brand;" Sacramento Group Adds Names
NBA Kings bidder Vivek Ranadivé yesterday "laid out an ambitious vision ... for transforming the woebegone franchise into a 'global brand,'" according to Kasler, Lillis & Bizjak of the SACRAMENTO BEE. Ranadivé said that Nexus Venture Partners co-Founder Naren Gupta and Leap Motion President & COO Andy Miller have "joined his effort to block the Kings from moving to Seattle." There are "now seven investors in the group." With just "days remaining before the NBA could decide the team's fate," Ranadivé, 24 Hour Fitness co-Founder Mark Mastrov and former Facebook Chief Privacy Officer & General Counsel Chris Kelly "spoke enthusiastically ... about creating a tech-savvy basketball organization capable of engaging fans the world over." But they offered "no details about their actual purchase offer for the team." Ranadivé "wouldn't say whether his group plans to match the increased offer submitted last Friday by" the group from Seattle, which is "now offering to pay" $357M. Nor would he say if the Sacramento group "has yet filed a written purchase offer with the NBA." Ranadivé said that he believes the group "is now set, although additional investors 'are calling.'" Ranadivé: "My vision is that there are a number of forces shaping the 21st century and the group that I have brought together ... reflects my thinking in terms of what those forces are" (SACRAMENTO BEE, 4/16).
KING DAVID: NBA.com's David Aldridge wrote NBA Commissioner David Stern is "a master manipulator, but he doesn't always step in." A source said that Kings Owner the Maloof family, who have "never changed their minds about preferring to complete their deal" with hedge fund manager Chris Hansen, "believe that Stern has indeed gone above and beyond in helping Sacramento's bid." But they also believe that he is "acting in the way a commissioner is expected to -- to try and keep franchises where they are, while also making the most money he can for the other owners" (NBA.com, 4/15).
FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT: In Sacramento, Ailene Voisin writes, "The Kings are the story this week, but only part of the story. Win, lose, expansion -- Sacramento is the story." The city "didn't stumble meekly into the night." It "didn't cower under the massive weight of the undertaking." The "movers and shakers have been heard." Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson assembled a group that "likely would have crushed the opposition if the Seattle bidders didn't include" Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Stern would be "insane to abandon a proven franchise and walk away from a group that seemingly dropped from the heavens" (SACRAMENTO BEE, 4/16).
Adam Silver Discusses Potential Bobcats Name Change, Ownership Under Michael Jordan
If the Bobcats ask the NBA "for a name change, it would be at least 18 months before such a request was implemented," according to Rick Bonnell of the CHARLOTTE OBSERVER. NBA Deputy Commissioner & COO Adam Silver yesterday "addressed the possibility the Bobcats might switch their nickname to 'Hornets' now that the New Orleans Hornets are switching to 'Pelicans.'" But the Bobcats "have yet to make a request with the NBA." Silver said that he is "fine with whatever the Bobcats decide, but that the team's deliberate approach is the right course." Silver said it would be a "very expensive process," adding it is "a weighty process, not just what 'X' amount of fans say in an opinion poll." It is "about whether a rebranding would be lucrative enough to justify spending millions on new uniforms, logos and signage." Silver noted the Bobcats "wouldn't owe the Pelicans compensation if they took on that name" (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 4/16). In Charlotte, Erik Spanberg noted Silver "praised the ownership" of Michael Jordan and the "rebuilding efforts led by" team President & COO Fred Whitfield. Silver said that Jordan has had to "learn the ropes of ownership," but is "growing into the role." NBA figures show that the Bobcats "rank second in new season tickets sold for next season." Silver: "Michael has shown incredible aptitude and eagerness to learn. I think they've also acknowledged where they do have steeper learning curves than other areas. When I see Michael, he's still a relatively new owner" (BIZJOURNALS.com, 4/15).
KICK START? In Charlotte, Scott Fowler noted some fans are "drawing a connection between the fact that some Charlotte Hornet-colored Air Jordan shoes are being re-released [this] week and the fact that the Bobcats are considering whether to change their nickname." Whitfield, who formerly worked for Jordan Brand, said that he "knows how it works in the company." Whitfield: "They plan the release or re-release dates of shoes way in advance -- about 12-18 months out. We weren't even seriously considering this name change 12-18 months ago, because the name at the time wasn't available. These two things are not related." Whitfield added that he "did not have a date as to when the team's research will be complete on whether to re-adopt the Hornets' nickname" (CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.com, 4/12).
Oilers Bring Back MacTavish, Howson To Front Office In Effort To Turn Club Around
Oilers President of Hockey Operations Kevin Lowe yesterday introduced Craig MacTavish as GM in a change that had been "coming for a while as the Oilers failed to perform as a legitimate contender," according to a front-page piece by John MacKinnon of the EDMONTON JOURNAL. Also "on board as part of the 'new' leadership group" is former Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson, who will take over as Senior VP/Hockey Operations (EDMONTON JOURNAL, 4/16). In Edmonton, Terry Jones writes the hirings of MacTavish and Howson "certainly have the appearance of a predetermined move by owner Daryl Katz and/or Lowe." MacTavish said, "I don't think we're that far off. We're going to have to make some changes but we are at the point of the cycle where we can expose ourselves to some risks." Jones writes right now "is the time for bold," and MacTavish "certainly sounds like he's seen enough and is determined enough to do what it takes." There was "zero confidence remaining" that fired GM Steve Tambellini "was the man to do that" (EDMONTON SUN, 4/16).
A SLICK SITUATION: USA TODAY's Kevin Allen writes Tambellini was fired "primarily because the team's rebuilding plan has not shown quick enough progress." MacTavish: "I'm an impatient guy. ... We have to do some bold things to move this team forward in rapid fashion." Despite drafting first overall for three straight years, the Oilers "likely will miss the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season" (USA TODAY, 4/16). The GLOBE & MAIL's Eric Duhatschek writes the "glory days may be just around the corner in Edmonton, given the number of blue-chip, high-end prospects all that losing delivered, but if that happens, it will be the holdovers from the old glory days" -- primarily Lowe and MacTavish -- who will "preside over the turnaround." Tambellini was an "ultraconservative, slow-go sort of a manager and probably didn't read the tea leaves correctly." The patience had "clearly run out, from the fan base right to the upper reaches of the organization." What is happening in Edmonton "resembles the situation in Pittsburgh during the early 2000s" (GLOBE & MAIL, 4/16).
LOWE BLOW: ESPN.com's Scott Burnside wrote now that Lowe "has replaced one pal with another even older pal in MacTavish, has this team really taken a step anywhere but in a circle?" Burnside: "If you think the Oilers organizational chart looks like one of those in optical illusions where the stairs are both ascending and descending in a perpetual cycle, that's because it is." He asked, "What does Daryl Katz see when he looks at the circle dance being played out in the team's boardrooms?" (ESPN.com, 4/15). YAHOO SPORTS' Nicholas Cotsonika wrote Lowe has "left people wondering whether he had made another mistake, even though ... Tambellini's firing was overdue and MacTavish generally told Oilers fans what they wanted to hear." But it is "fair to ask if MacTavish was really the best man for the job, if Lowe just went back to a familiar face after Tambellini came out of the Vancouver Canucks organization, if the Oilers shortchanged themselves by returning to the old boys' network and reshuffling some of the same names" (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 4/15).
Chiefs' Clark Hunt Working Hard During Offseason To Improve Club's Outlook
Chiefs Chair & CEO Clark Hunt has been "emphasizing a philosophy shift in the franchise" this offseason, and he is "doing everything he can to make sure the hiring of coach Andy Reid and general manager John Dorsey is the end to a brutal four-year run marked by arrogance and detachment," according to Sam Mellinger of the K.C. STAR. Hunt said, "Certainly the football side of the Chiefs the last four years was more guarded in how information was shared externally. There's still teams in the league that operate like that, but what I've seen in the last 12 months, attending ownership meetings and being on the digital committee, is an understanding that, hey, the model is shifting and we have to be more open." When former GM Scott Pioli was hired in '09, "he brought a hyper-secretive and isolated style that -- especially as the losses piled up -- turned off many loyal fans." The Chiefs now are trying to woo fans back with "gifts and technology." The Chiefs were the first NFL team to "use paperless tickets last year, and going forward, this will be their vehicle of choice." Hunt said, "Really, we want the experience with our fan base to be one where they're an insider. Where they feel like an insider. Where they're getting to see things, and hear things, and learn things that people generally don't have an opportunity to do." Mellinger notes the club is "adding a loyalty program that is part Foursquare, part frequent flier account and the first of its kind in the NFL." Fans can go to team events like next week's NFL Draft party and "earn points." Those who collect enough points can "'buy' experiences that otherwise aren't for sale, like pregame sideline passes or dinner with Reid" (K.C. STAR, 4/14).


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Legal Question in Criminal Law in India
Sir I have initiated case u/s 138 of N I Act in the cheating matter. Now I want to initaied same case u/s 420 IPC
Sir the same is possible or not, then what is process
Asked on 9/11/13, 4:38 am
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KarVai Legal Solutions Rajiv Gupta 9811284735 Ch.No: 359, Western Wing, Tis Hazari, Delhi www.karvai.in
generally 420 in cheque bouncing cases is not made out unless there is an independent offence of fraud committed by the accused.
Thanks and Regards
Adv. Rajiv
Answered on 9/11/13, 8:55 am
you can file both atleast he has to waist his time and money on taking bail etc. and may be due to such pressure, he may return your money also.
Good luck.
Answered on 9/15/13, 3:56 am
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EXETER — Months after closing to the public due to financial constraints, The American Independence Museum (AIM), a nonprofit museum and nationally recognized historic property, opened for the 2013 season on June 1.
"The Board of Governors has worked diligently to stabilize finances and hire staff to reopen the museum this summer and fall for public tours," says Allison Field, president of AIM's Board of Governors. "Julie Williams, our administrator, has done a tremendous job of organizing our volunteers, overseeing care of our collection and maintenance of museum grounds to get ready for our opening day. We can't wait to welcome visitors back this June."
The museum will be open through October: Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Guided tours are at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.; self-guided tours run throughout the day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children ages 6-18; museum members and children under 6 are free.
The museum will also host its popular American Independence Festival, a celebration of Exeter's role in the American Revolution and the founding of America, Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More information can be found at www.independencemuseum.org.
AIM closed to the public in fall 2012. Since that time, the Board of Governors hired Williams to organize and reopen the museum. Plans for further staff and operational expansion in 2014 are under way as well.
Opened to the public in 1991, the American Independence Museum encompasses the 1721 Ladd-Gilman House, a National Landmark property, and the Folsom Tavern, built c. 1775. The permanent collection of documents chronicling the nation's founding includes an original Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence and early drafts of the U.S. Constitution. The museum's mission is to be a place for the study, research, education and interpretation of the American Revolution and of the role that New Hampshire, Exeter, and the Gilman family played in the founding of the new republic.


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Australia, NZ, UK, Japan, Canada, USA
Australian citizen, US Greencard holder, USA 10 years
Energetic leader, with over 25 years of measurable results building and managing software companies and software products. Exceptional ability to get things done well and fast and with remarkable peoples skills. Strategic thinker, with strong emphasis on execution and operations.
For small to medium sized companies, can successfully function as: Manager (CEO or President) or Top Technical \ Business Strategy Executive (CTO, CIO, VP Software Development or VP Business Development). For larger corporations, will guarantee top performance for assigned business units.
PAST KEYWORDS: Computer Operations, Application Programming, System Tools Contstruction, Software Vendor Product support, Softwre Product Design, Sales, Marketing, Business Development, IBM, Oracle, Microsoft Solution Partner, Qantas Airlines, Candle Corporation, Platinum Technology, Royal Bank of Scotland, Westpac Bank, Eagle Star Insurance, Telstra, Arthur Andersen (pre-Accenture), Bearing Point, Victorian Police, Ashisto KK, Japan Information Enineering Company (JIEC) and many others.
FUTURE KEYWORDS: Lead and Control a highly profitable IT Specialty group in Security, Forensics, EII, ETL, Business Intelligence, Governance, VLDB... or some combination of all these verticals... Lead a group based out of Australia and export/expand into Asia Pacific for an Israeli or American or other company... for VC's or private investor(s).
SPECIALTIES: Customer Data Integration (CDI), Enterprise Information Integration (EII), Extract Transform Load (ETL), Master Data Management (MDM), Enterprise Information Management (EIM), Enterprise Content Integration (ECI), Search, Metadata, institutionalizing integration technologies, tool design, Industry and Competitive Intelligence, Business Development, Channel Development, Partner Eco-system models, Performance, M&A, Specialty knowledge and experience in these areas.
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IT Professional, All IT Areas
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Larger than 1,000
Director of Research
Forensic Business Intelligence (ForensicBI.com.au)
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 2006 – Present ( 11 months)
Forensic Business Intelligence... Real-time Data Discovery, Federation and Analytics. Custom integration of customer detection and governance systems with turnkey systems such as Norkom, Actimize, Fair Isaac, Mantas, Searchspace and many others.
Primary customers are financial institutions.
Secondary customers are Forensic Accountants and Law Firms who require deep technical and infrastructure expertise in large complex data environments for data discovery, access, reporting and litigation preparation using specialized data access+reporting technology.
Design support for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF) deployment in Australian financial institutions.
Development of SOA-compliant data models for AUSTRAC and APRA reporting for rapid deployment within Australian Banks and Credit Unions.
SAP Data Migration Consultant
Rio Tinto SAP ABS Project Brisbane
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Computer Software industry)
December 2006 – May 2007 ( 6 months)
Converting Rio Tinto legacy operations to SAP. Full data conversion lifecycle of multiple global business systems into a single SAP system. Delivering Leadership, Training, Coaching, Methodology and Tools (to replace IBM DataStage)
* Working with multiple business units and functional consultants to improve data quality
* Use of SAP ETL tool sets, LSMW, Micosoft DTS and other tools
* Mastery and Use of BackOffice Associates (Cranberry, Cranware, Cransoft tools) to replace IBM DataStage
* SAP Data Staging Warehouse, SAP Data Garage, etc support
* Technical specification and testing of program suite and migration process
* Recruitment of addtional engineering team members to support the SAP Data Migration infrastructure
* SAP FICO Migration specialist (actual conversion of FICO elements)
* Exposure to other SAP areas such as: SD, HR, MM, PM, PP.
* SAP Data Migration Trainer for 20+ SAP Migration Staff in Brisbane, including the Accenture team
Director of Operations
BackOffce Associates (Australia)
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
December 2006 – May 2007 ( 6 months)
* SAP Data Quality experts, Data Migrations and Master Data Management solutions exclusively for SAP.
* Establish the local presence for Boston based company
* Establish reseller agreement between SAP Australia and BackOffice Associates
* Design+build a relevant and workable local business development model for this new entrant into the Australian market
IBM Liaison to www.AICCSE.org
American-Israel Chamber of Commerce (Atlanta)
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)
November 2002 – December 2006 (4 years 2 months)
IBM Liaison to the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce (South East) www.aiccse.org. Participated in monthly Software Committee meetings, reviewing and contributing to Program of Work, reviewing and assisting Israel companies rapidly enter the US market with technical and business reviews and introductions. Escorted Atlanta Trade delegation to Israel in Nov 2004, including program visit to IBM Global Technology Unit (GTU) www.ibm.com/il/gtu in Peta Tikvah.
Martin has 3 recommendations (1 co-worker, 1 client, 1 partner) including:
* Joel Alpert, Owner, MarketPower
* Joe Felger
* Steve Walden
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IBM Asia Pacific - WebSphere Information Integration Services Manager
IBM(Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Korea, Japan, Thailand)
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Computer Software industry)
January 2006 – September 2006 ( 9 months)
$20m business combining services and annual maintenance.
Manage a team of 20 personnel in Asia Pacific, plus an extended team of 3rd party business partner resources for deployment on customer projects... in solution pre-sales roles and post-sale implementation roles.
Train IBM personnel and customers on the establishment of Integration Centres and Data Governance disciplines.
Manage the Ascential DataStage and portfolio training execution in Asia Pacific.
Managing the pre and post-sales billable service delivery of laboratory trained product and architectural experts into customer projects throughout Asia Pacific, specifically in the WebSpehere Information Integration Solutions (IIS) space, including Ascential DataStage and associated technologies.
Assist US and domestic Ascential DataStage management team blend into the IBM culture, the WebSphere brand and Information Management brand.
IBM WW EII Specialist - Program Manager WebSphere II Competitive Technologies
IBM Silicon Valley Laboratory (World Wide)
(Computer Software industry)
January 2005 – December 2005 (1 year)
IBM Silicon Valley Lab - EII, ETL, Legacy Connector, Search - Entire portfolio Competitive Analysis...
$400m business.
Competitive and Major Deal Remediation (global).
Field sales enablement and account coaching around competitive responses.
IBM Lab workload prioritization around competitive gap reporting, evaluation, cost and impact measurements in the II Portfolio.
Analysis of Ascential DataStage and portfolio (prior to acquisition), Informatica PoweCenter and portolio, Composite Software, Metamatrix (acquired by Redhat), Ipedo, iWay, Attunity, Avaki (acquired by Sybase) and many others. IBM Acquisition team member for SRD (Analytics), Alphablox (web reporting), CrossAccess (IBM mainframe data access), Venetica (unstructured federation), Ascential (ETL), Unicorn (Metadata, MDM, Taxonomy, Ontologies).
Martin has 9 recommendations (1 co-worker, 8 partners) including:
* Ian Martin, Principal Consultant - EMEA & APAC, Carmichael Fisher
* Mike Morrow
* Barry Beach
* Phil Murphy
* Tal Rosenberger
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IBM WW EII - Program Manager Business Partner Development
IBM Silicon Valley Lab (DB2, WebSphere, World Wide)
(Computer Software industry)
January 2003 – January 2005 (2 years 1 month)
IBM Silicon Valley Lab - World wide Business partner eco-system recruitment and technical enablement onto the Information Integrator (EII) product platform and portfolio.
Development of joint software engineering and testing, joint value proposition and Go-To-Market tactics and messaging.
Partners included: Striva , Itemfield , CrossAccess, Cognos (Business Intelligence), Business Objects (Business Intelligence), Microstrategy (Business Intelligence), Avaki (GRID acquired by Sybase), Siperian (Customer Data Integration CDI), Sipherlink (Metadata), SRD (Crime Relationship Analytics), Initiate Systems (Patient Data Hub, Customer Data Hub, CDI), iWay (connectors), Attunity(connectors), GT Software (connectors), many others
IBM Acquisition engineering and market assessments: SRD, CrossAccess, DWL, Ascential, Striva (acquired by Informatica)
Research projects: Garlic, Experato, Masala, Serrano, Hawk
Martin has 2 recommendations (1 co-worker, 1 partner) including:
* Bryan Kane
* Mike Morrow
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IBM Americas Market Segment Mgr, Competitive DB2 Winback Team
IBM DB2 Conversion and Database Migration Winback Team (SMPO Americas)
(Computer Software industry)
July 1999 – January 2003 (3 years 7 months)
$50m software sales practice.
$185m+ service delivery of database migration projects accounted for and fed directly to 120 IBM business partners.
Recruit and certify business partners for DB2 Migration service delivery work for America's based customers.
Sales and Marketing of Database Conversions/Winbacks to customers on Oracle, Sybase, SQLServer, Datacom, Adabas ,Teradata and many others...
Conversion/Migrarion to DB2... Recruit and enable business partners (120) to execute, recruit and build database migration factories with partners in Brazil, Israel, Moscow, assist pre-sales, marketing, campaign design and execution, web presence, customer contact, sales support.
Migration tool design, IBM's Migration Toolkit (MTK) Analyze Oracle's Migration Workbench (OMW) competitive offerings, part of IBM Americas SMPO Software Migration Project Office (Database practice).
USA Software Services Manager
4CS.com (Moline, IL HQ - Los Angeles, New Jersey, Ft Lauderdale)
(Computer Software industry)
July 1998 – July 1999 (1 year 1 month)
Field staffing and services operation of 80 software specialists on customer assignments in USA spread in many locations from LA, to New Jersey, down to Fort Lauderdale. Selling and assigning speciality IT technical resources into customer organizations and specific customer IT projects. Responsible for balancing profit, staff retention, education/skills augmentation, staff motivation and customer satisfaction across $7m annual revenue business.
Martin has 2 recommendations (2 co-workers) including:
* Mike Kenny, Enterprise Software Account Manager, IBM
* Guy Lovell
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Project Manager, Database Gateways (Oracle, DataJoiner, DB2 Connect, DDCS/6000)
John Deere (Moline, Illinois)
(Computer Software industry)
October 1996 – July 1998 (1 year 10 months)
Project Manage a team of 4 highly skilled staff to design, deliver and support major mission critial database gateway software and hardware, including Oracle DRDA Gateway to DB2/390, DDCS/6000, DB2 Connect and DB2 DataJoiner on AIX 4-way machines with fail-over systems for 24x7 access. Won Winter Corporation VLDB Survey award for pioneering Federated database work in 1998.
DB2 Database Administrator DBA, START Project
Telstra (Brisbane, Australia)
(Computer Software industry)
January 1994 – October 1996 (2 years 10 months)
Brisbane, Fortitude Valley Australia - Telecommunications - TELSTRA Street Address Reference Table (START) project DB2 DBA, peformance, tuning, diagnostics, logical design, application release changes, CICS, DB2/390, NATURAL, Robots, Screen Scapers, Change Management, Telstra IT WAR-ROOM, Change Impact Analysis, Interfaces to CABS, NPAMS and many other Telstra systems
Sales Account Executive
Boole & Babbage (Melbourne, Australia)
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)
January 1993 – January 1994 (1 year 1 month)
Territory sales in NZ, Victoria, South Australia and NSW for Boole & Babbage. Offered system software products to customers to improve MVS, CICS and DB2 system management and performance. Service existing customers, arrange technical support, customer sales calls, executive sales presentations, promotional events, add incremental sales and drive net new revenue, manage expenses and budget. Acquired by BMC.
Oracle Technical Pre-Sales
Oracle (Melbourne, Australia)
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Computer Software industry)
January 1992 – January 1993 (1 year 1 month)
Technical pres-sales support on Oracle DBMS, Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports and other Oracle appliction development software on Windows and Unix. Customer presentations, proposals, RFI's, installations, demonstrations, customer training and product troubleshooting.
Victoria State Sales Manager
Platinum Technology
(Computer Software industry)
January 1991 – January 1992 (1 year 1 month)
Open new sales territory for Platinum Technolology. Service existing customers,arrange technical support, customer sales calls, executive sales presentations, promotional events, overseas guest visits from Chicago-based technical specialists, add incremental sales and drive net new revenue, manage expenses and budget.
Martin has 1 recommendation (1 co-worker) including:
* Andrew 'Flip' Filipowski (firstname.lastname@example.com), Executive Chairman & CEO, Platinum technology, inc.
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DB2 Tools Technical Presales
Candle Corporation/CDB (Australia/NZ)
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
January 1990 – January 1991 (1 year 1 month)
Technical pres-sales support on CDB, Schumann ,Softbase and Candle Corporation lines of DB2 and IMS database maintenance and performance related products. Cusotmer presentations, proposals, RFI's, installations, demonstrations, customer training and product troubleshooting
DB2 DBA - contracts
Westpac (Sydney), Qantas (Sydney), Norwich Union (UK), Royal Bank of Scotland (UK), Eagle Star (UK)
(Computer Software industry)
1986 – 1990 (4 years)
Westpac Bank (employee)- Sydney (IMS to DB2, DXT, QMF, Sue ne-Atkins. first End User Computing project for the Bank, modeling with Peter Butler, Focus 4GL)
Qantas Airlines - Qantam Building and Mascot Sydney, (Contracting with ADC Don Tonkin) DBA tools, CDB, BMC
Norwich Union Insurance - Norwich UK,
Royal Bank of Scotland - London UK, (Coveford Data Systems) Candle Omegamon/DB2
Eagle Star Insurance - Cheltenham UK (Coveford Data Systems) BMC
Ashisto KK (then Oracle,Pansophic distributor) - Tokyo, Japan
Japan Information Engineering Company (JIEC) an IBM Business Partner Tokyo, Japan
Martin has 1 recommendation (1 manager) including:
* Julian Stuhler, DBA / Technical Services Manager, Norwich Union
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PL1 IMS DB/DC DB2 Programmer
IBM Australia
(Computer Software industry)
1984 – 1986 (2 years)
HR systems, Accounting Systems, IBM Australia's internal accounting and business support applications, PL1, DB2, IMS DB/DC, JCL, etc... Rosebery Data Center and then Cumberland Forest West Pennant Hills
MVS Operator, Cobol/CICS/Adabas Programmer
Cartlton United Breweries (CUB)
(Computer Software industry)
1981 – 1984 (3 years)
Tooth & Co Data Center cnr King and George Streets Sydney, Computer Operations, Computer Programmer Cobol/JCL/CICS/Adabas, CLISTS, ISPF... Beer System, Kent Brewery, Sold to Carlton United Breweries, KB, Tooths, Fosters, Crown Lager, Sydney Bitter, Reschs Pilsner, Penfolds Wines, distribution system, delivery automation...
Kennedy Western University, Wyoming
B.Bus, Post-Graduate - IT Management Emerging Technologies, 2005
White Paper - Israeli HiTech and NASDAQ: Exporting israel IT successfully into the US Market
Macquarie University
Diploma Short Course, Data Modelling Engineering, 1986
IBM System Engineers School, Sydney
IBM Technical and Marketing Training, Rosebery, 1983
Industry IT and Certification Training
ADP Concepts (ASI)
ADP Fundamentals (ASI)
MVS/VS Concepts and Facilities (ASI)
MVS System Operator Training (ASI)
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Dividing the theatre world: Simon Stone
Helpmann award winning director Simon Stone has been called the enfant terrible of the theatre world. At just 28, he's already one of the most influential and talked-about figures on the Australian stage, sparking fierce debate about his rewrites of the classics. His productions for Sydney's Belvoir St Theatre while he was resident director, Death of a Salesman and The Wild Duck, were admired equally by critics and audiences. He has now made his Melbourne Theatre Company debut with another adaptation, a contemporary take on Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard—or, as it's billed, The Cherry Orchard by Simon Stone After Chekhov. Simon is also rewriting another classic for Sydney's Belvoir St Theatre, Strindberg's Miss Julie.
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21 Aug 2013 12:50:40pm
This adaptation reduces Chekhov's beautifully written masterpiece to an ordinary play with some good actors -- Kate Herbert, HERALD SUN
Mmm ... It is only a matter of months before the groundless puffery being floated about a remarkably mediocre talent is sure to explode in the faces of his gushing acolytes. Time will not be kind to Stone, but then, that's theatre I guess.


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Born in 1992 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Mallu has emerged as one of Brazil's most beloved musical talents. Her musical career began at the age of 8 when her father gifted her with a guitar. Her talents were quick to blossom, and at the age of 12 she began composing, writing many of her songs in English, and displaying abilities on the harmonica, melodica, and banjo, in addition to the guitar. On her 15th birthday Mallu asked that her parents and grandparents give her their gifts in cash, and with it she went into the studio to record four songs, which within two months of being uploaded online received over a million plays.
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That same year Mallu joined forces with world-class producer Mário Caldato Jr., whose résumé includes works with the Beastie Boys, Jack Johnson, and Beck, among others. She recorded her first album of 12 original songs and the self-titled, independently released work ended up being one of that year's most significant releases in South America.
During the tour for her first album Mallu was introduced as Brazil's newest star, and performed at the country's largest festivals including Planeta Terra, and the Sudoest TMN festival in Portugal; she was the first artist from Brazil to participate in the MTV World Design Studio.
Her relationship with Sony Music began in 2009 with the launch of her second album, which was produced by Kassin (Caetano Veloso, Vanessa da Mata). Named by Rolling Stone Brazil as one of the best that year, the album was supported by performances in Canada, Spain, and Portugal.
With sold-out concerts across the country, Mallu began her involvement in the fashion world. She performed live at shows for major Brazilian stylists and brands such as Ronaldo Fraga and Maria Bonita Extra. In 2012, Mallu Signed on to design a t-shirt collection for Ellus 2nd floor, a brand leader in the premium rock and roll jeanswear segment. (Think 7 FAM Jeans)
After a long tour Mallu went back to the studio in 2011 to record her third album, Pitanga. On board was producer Marcelo Camelo, leader of the band Los Hermanos, who was able to capture the soul of Mallu's evolution as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
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Recent collaborations include Brazilian musical institution, Tom Zé, on whose 2012 album Mallu participated. That same year she was back on the road for the "Pitanga" tour, where she played throughout all of Brazil; that summer she performed in New York at MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) to an adoring crowd.
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After 5 years, 400+ shows, and four award-winning albums, New Jersey-based 21 year-old singer/songwriter/soul/funk/rock artist Quincy Mumford released his 5th album "Its Only Change" on July 30th, 2013. Its Only Change was recorded in Nashville, TN with producer Ken Coomer (Wilco, Uncle Tupelo) and features performances from Jerry Roe (K.D. Lang), David Labruyere (John Mayer) and Aubrey Freed (Black Crowes, Sheryl Crow).
"Our goal as a band" Quincy explains, "is to create the best possible live show, so that people walk away feeling excited and liberated. Whether we are combining rock, folk, funk, reggae, or soul influences, I want the whole thing to make sense as one recognizable style. As a band, we are really excited where we are musically right now, but we also feel that our musical journey has not even begun yet. We decided to do this live album and DVD not only to challenge ourselves and document this point and time in our career, but to give back to fans who have come out and supported us over the past few years. We are stoked about getting this live album out, and we can't wait for people to hear it!"
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The Live at The Saint DVD includes footage from the concert shot on multiple cameras, interviews with the band, scenic cinematography and a documentary featuring Quincy and the band members musical getaway and adventures in the mountains of Vermont. The film was directed, edited, and filmed by Quincy's award winning brother, Kyle Mumford and his Lifted Pictures' film crew. Kyle Mumford graduated from School Of Visual Arts in NYC with two feature films under his belt, in which his latest film, "His Naked Mind" won best editor, director, and cinematography at the SVA Dusty Film Festival. Kyle has also produced each of Quincy's music videos including: Sunshine, Dock on a Bay, Bring 'Em Home, My Town, and Lifted. Some of these videos have been featured on MtvU and Mtv Canada.
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By definition, a weed is any plant that is growing where you do not want it to grow. Flowers growing in the lawn or grass growing in the flower bed would be considered weeds. Botanically, there are three types of weeds:
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Annuals normally grow, produce seeds and die within a single year. In warmer climates, some annuals may survive a second year. In general, annual weeds are the easiest to kill.
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Perennials live from season to season and produce seeds each year.
In the fight against weeds, the most important element is to promote the best environment possible for the growth of desirable vegetation. There are a variety of lawn and garden conditions that can discourage desirable plants, increasing the potential for weed development:
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For best results in pest control (including weed control) with minimal chemical use, consider following an Integrated Pest Management schedule. For more information see Control Pests in the Garden without Chemicals.
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Systemic herbicides enter the plant through the roots and leaves and move throughout the inside of the plant.
Contact herbicides kill from the outside in. They attack the exposed parts of the plant, killing the weed by reducing its ability to feed itself through photosynthesis.
Within these two categories, herbicides may also be selective or nonselective:
Selective herbicides, when you apply them as directed by the manufacturer, kill only certain plants. A good example of a selective herbicide is a lawn weed killer designed specifically for the removal of broadleaf plants. These products will remove the weeds without killing the established lawn in which the weeds grow. Young, freshly sewn grass would still be susceptible to the herbicide however, since it would not have had an opportunity to fully establish itself.
Nonselective herbicides kill plants without discretion. They will kill all plants they come into contact with. You can use these products, for example, when preparing an area for planting or when attempting to establish a new lawn. Through their use, all living vegetation — including problem plants — can be removed from an area, giving the gardener a clean slate with which to work.
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Pre-emergent herbicides are designed for application before the targeted weed germinates, and are an effective preventative method for controlling weeds. Crabgrass preventer is a good example. Pre-emergents establish a chemical barrier that will not kill established plants, but will prevent weeds from successfully growing. The protective barrier breaks down in six to eight weeks. Use of a pre-emergent, therefore, requires proper timing to be effective – apply them very early in the season. Be aware that pre-emergents can harm some desirable ornamental plants and turf grasses. As always, read and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Post-emergent herbicides are designed to attack weeds that are already established and growing. All of the contact weed killers are post-emergents. Apply post-emergents later in the growing season, after weeds are established but before they have gone to seed.
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Herbicides can be effective in controlling weeds, but be careful to handle these powerful chemicals properly and safely. For safety and to see the maximum benefits of the product:
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Early spring - Inspect your lawn as spring approaches and then decide on the treatment. If you're using herbicide, apply a pre-emergent shortly before annual weeds, such as crabgrass, begin to grow in the spring. A good rule is to apply the pre-emergent before the dogwoods begin to bloom. You may decide to use a pre-emergent combined with fertilizer as an early lawn treatment.
Late spring - In the middle of the growing season, determine which weeds have come back and repeat weed killer application or remove weeds selectively with herbicide or by hand.
Fall – If you're using herbicide, treat your lawn one last time with a general weed killer after the final mowing. Remove large weeds by hand to ensure they will not survive over the winter.