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Giveaways grow as the when and why evolve
Published November 1, 2010, Page 10
remain atop the giveaway list.
In their never-ending quest to lure fans to the ballpark, baseball marketers continue to aim for the head.
Caps and bobbleheads topped the list of items most frequently given to fans by MLB clubs for the second straight season, according to a SportsBusiness Journal analysis of teams' 2010 promotional efforts. Along with free T-shirts, which ranked No. 3 on the list, these items have been the most popular giveaways since SportsBusiness Journal first started tracking MLB teams' game-day promotions and handouts, in 2002.
But while the items at the top of the ranking have gone unchanged, the timing of and reason for the giveaways has shifted for many MLB clubs. The volatility of the nation's economy has played a role in this change, but so too have pop-culture considerations as well as increased expectations of fans and sponsors for what a giveaway should accomplish.
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In short, the key is making a connection.
'A part of baseball'
According to team executives, it was about a decade ago when MLB clubs began to move away from items such as bottle openers and pencils as giveaways to what they call instead "high perceived value" gifts, such as bobbleheads, limited-edition caps or, perhaps most notably back in the late 1990s, Beanie Babies.
That high perceived value for the fans, however, comes with a high actual cost for the teams and their game-day sponsors. A bobblehead costs a club about $3.50 a unit; a reversible floppy hat costs between $4 and $5. Pennants and magnets, on the other hand, cost pennies.
When the economy soured in recent years, it not surprisingly slowed ballpark turnstiles and forced budget-conscious teams and promotional sponsors to adapt. Order sizes were reduced, so instead of a free ball being given to the first 15,000 fans at a game, maybe the first 10,000 fans got one instead.
But beyond that, the recession's impact on the promotions business in MLB appears to have been minimal. High-profile items are still deemed important, even at their higher relative cost.
"We actually had more giveaways this season, not less," said Wally Hayward, Chicago Cubs executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer. "And we continue to focus on unique items that have high perceived value."
Executives at each of 10 MLB clubs contacted by SportsBusiness Journal said their clubs had decreased neither the number of promotional nights nor the budgets related to those dates over the past three seasons. Indeed, according to SportsBusiness Journal's analysis of all 30 MLB teams' promotional schedules, MLB clubs combined for 719 giveaway dates this season, a 16 percent increase over 2009 and a 25 percent jump compared with 2008.
"Promotions are as much a part of baseball as hot dogs and Cracker Jacks," said Patrick Klinger, Minnesota Twins vice president of marketing. "We could have cut back this year, knowing we were going to draw well in the new ballpark [Target Field], but it has become an important part of our team's culture."
The Twins gave away nearly half a million items at the gate this season, slightly more than last year, including 5,000 of their eighth annual fishing lure, timed with the opening of the state's fishing season, a quasi-state holiday, Klinger said.
Change in strategy
While the ultimate goal of every promotion is still to fill seats, the evolution from trinkets to high perceived value items has coincided with a change in scheduling strategy for MLB clubs. The "lift," or the overall increase in attendance attributed to the promotion, is no longer just about trying to even out the attendance across seven nights of the week by making slow nights a little stronger. For both sponsors and teams, the activation element of the promotion is becoming more experiential.
"There's more upside to taking a strong game and making it a sellout," said Lou DePaoli, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for the Pittsburgh Pirates. "If you have a soft opponent on a Tuesday in May, you're not going to do much, other than maybe a sponsor-driven ticket promotion."
DePaoli developed a metric several years ago for measuring the effectiveness of promotions on ticket sales, a tool that helps sponsors maximize their activation plans. The Pirates stack all their premium giveaways on weekends. The club, for example, drew nearly 31,000 fans to PNC Park on Friday, Aug. 6, for the team's lone bobblehead giveaway, an Andrew McCutchen doll, a 40 percent jump over the team's other 12 Friday home dates and a 54 percent boost over the team's other 80 home games overall.
Nearly every other club is now on a similar path, with bobbleheads providing the biggest boost. This past season, 66 of the 80 bobblehead nights across the league (or 82.5 percent) were held on weekends, double the percentage of just five seasons ago.
"Do you want to pack the house and have that fan experience, that buzz, of a sellout?" said Jay Deutsch, CEO and co-founder of Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, which produced more than 1 million MLB-licensed bobbleheads that were given away at major league ballparks this season. "You may already have 40,000 coming out on a Saturday night game and get a 'lift' of five or six thousand. And that whole connection gets extended long after they've left the game."
Teams realize that they may be giving up a few extra tickets sold by not giving away a premium item for a weeknight game, but they hope the weekend fans are leaving with a feeling that their entire evening, which included the top-notch giveaway, had a high perceived value. Additionally, weekend visitors tend to stay at the game longer — not having the school and work considerations that Monday through Thursday night games bring — and they typically spend more on concessions.
In Washington, D.C., the Nationals have opted to schedule many of their promotions on weekends and holidays and for games against popular opponents. The intent with their promotions is as much about getting the team's curly "W" logo out on the streets and ballfields of the nation's capital as it is calculating any measurable increase in attendance. As a result, the majority of the Nationals' giveaways are premium caps and T-shirts.
"The more we are able to get a participative action from our fans in the branding process, the better it is for everyone," said Nationals' COO Andrew Feffer. "The fan is getting a higher perceived value by participating rather than simply getting a free item."
The team distributed more than 300,000 logoed items across 25 dates last season, including 60,000 T-shirts during the Nats' four-season-old T-Shirt Tuesday campaign. Attendance for the Nationals three bobblehead nights, which were all Saturdays, was about 48 percent higher than the 10 Saturdays that did not have a bobblehead giveaway and 57 percent higher than the team's other 78 home dates.
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giveaway shows.
But when it comes to incorporating experiential marketing into promotional schedules, few teams have been as active as the Florida Marlins. Florida this season introduced Fiesta Friday, which included a pregame party at the ballpark's open-to-the-public Strike Zone plaza area, with live music, player autograph sessions, radio broadcasts and a giveaway tied to an additional promotional effort for that day's game. Then, after the game, the fans could return to the Strike Zone to meet the team's entertainment troupes: the Mermaids, Manatees and Maniacs.
The club follows a similar template for its Super Saturday and its Family Sunday efforts, with the Sunday plans featuring on-site entertainment with Radio Disney. Sean Flynn, vice president of marketing for the Marlins, said it's all about extending the fans' association with the team, not just at the ballpark but throughout the year.
"The redemption level is always high," Flynn said. "Folks are coming early, then staying into the fourth or fifth hour of the night. It's our way of eventizing the game, and the event becomes its own brand."
Across the state, Captain Morgan, an MLB partner, this year sponsored the Tampa Bay Rays' weekly Friday Fests, which included food and drink specials, postgame parties, a fireworks display after each game, and a feature known as the Center Field Shuffle in which all fans were permitted to walk across the field and exit through Tropicana Field's center-field gate after the fireworks.
Planning starts earlier
Planning for a season's promotional efforts begins well before the new year hits. The Pirates, for example, have already completed their 2011 promotional schedule and will release the lineup to the public this week. These early initiatives give potential mini-plan ticket buyers time to scope out their favorite packages and give the club's sales staff time to match sponsors with specific promotions.
DePaoli said the 2011 schedule release is about 60 days earlier than last season and 90 days sooner than five years ago. A decade ago, most teams released their schedules just before spring training.
"[It] gives us time to get the items through customs and check for errors," DePaoli said. "But it also gives season-ticket holders a longer period to pay."
There are, however, risks involved with planning so far ahead, primarily the difficulty in predicting changes in player personnel. DePaoli recalls one incident that happened during his years with the Marlins in the 1990s. Midway through the 1999 season, the Marlins agreed to a trade that was to send Matt Mantei to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The deal's oral agreement came on the afternoon of Matt Mantei Lapel Pin Night.
"The deal wasn't 'approved' until the third inning," DePaoli said, with a chuckle, "so by the end of the game, the fans had a collector's item."
Deutsch said examples like that are why clubs increasingly are content when giving a player-themed item on using the likeness of one of their retired stars.
Clubs banking on pop-culture fads — or trying to anticipate a fad — also run risks.
The Marlins, for example, in December scheduled Marlins Air Horn Night, courtesy of American Fasteners. The June 19 giveaway was scheduled to coincide with the FIFA World Cup, but by the time the game came around, the air horn, or vuvuzela, was being lambasted throughout the world as a stadium menace. The team had 15,000 of them, though, and Flynn said the team and the sponsor were happily committed to it — though as it played out, the ear-popping evening drew criticism from the players on the field.
"It was an idea that was planned in conjunction with a worldwide event," Flynn said. "We're an entertainment property. We monitor pop culture, and it's our job to stay current. It was a Hispanic night theme, and we got more positive e-mails about this than any promotion I can remember. I consider it a success."
In Kansas City, the Royals this season showed a nimbleness that allowed them to capitalize on the current Silly Bandz craze. The team reached out directly to Silly Bandz this spring, several months after the team's promotional schedule had been released.
Mike Bucek, the Royals' vice president of marketing and business development, said the club chose two featured designs — a Royals R and a Royals crown — because they were instantly recognized as part of the Royals' brand and because they bounced back to their original shape fairly easily compared with more complex designs. Attendance for the giveaway Sunday, Sept. 19, with no other promotions taking place, was 17,803, well above the normal average for a late-season Sunday with the ballclub out of playoff contention.
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With a total expense of less than $2,000 for 16,000 bands, Bucek said the promotion was the club's most cost-effective giveaway of the season. It also gave fans, particularly young fans, an item to keep them connected to the club after they left the ballpark.
To that end, several clubs now offer season-ticket holders the opportunity to upgrade their status to include, for a price, items the club gave away during the season. The Seattle Mariners, for example, will deliver the season's entire collection of promotional items to your door for $90. The Twins have had more than 2,400 season-ticket holders pay $50 for a box of seven items, including the popular Minnie & Paul bobblehead — the hand-shaking characters representing Minneapolis and St. Paul across the Mississippi River — that was given out July 4. The Nationals provide one voucher per season-ticket holder that can be redeemed at the end of the season for any available giveaway item.
Said Deutsch, "Why do otherwise 'normal' parents freak out when they can't get an extra bobblehead for their kid who couldn't make it to the game? It's because the items give you a connection to the team beyond the game itself."


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Our Views: Auto museum proposal poses dilemma for city of Janesville
The Janesville City Council faced three big decisions Monday. Two involved how to respond to Billy McCoy's petitions and whether to seek more money for street repairs through referendum.
The third was whether to raze or allow reuse of the old gas station behind the police department. It wasn't the biggest of the three, but it arguably was the toughest.
That was evident in the council's sharp division. The 4-3 vote gives the new Friends of Franklin Street Service Station four months to present a viable plan and 12 months to solidify efforts toward converting the crumbling station into a classic auto museum.
New City Manager Mark Freitag recommended demolition to show the city will lead blight elimination. It was obvious, however, that the building wouldn't tumble quietly when council members and residents toured it Aug. 11. Classic car enthusiasts parked a row of vehicles dating from the 1950s to the 1930s as a symbolic show of support.
Those touring the station saw many repair needs. The roof leaks, and parts of the ceiling are falling. Brick walls need tuckpointing. Fencing keeps passersby from being injured should bricks fall.
The station was featured in "Fill'er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas Stations," a 2008 book from the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. The station, built around 1930 with Spanish-Colonial styling, has decorative tile insets and parapets on its red-clay roof. Authors Jim Draeger and Mark Speltz call it "a rare intact example of the Standard Oil Company's standardized design for its super-service stations." They believe it's eligible for National Register of Historic Places listing. Few such showplaces remain. They were razed when competition, tough environmental rules and changing transportation needs and housing patterns made them obsolete.
Preservation of those that remain can't come too soon, and such stations "are touchstones to understanding how the auto shaped the 20th century," they wrote.
Here's what fuels Janesville's dilemma. The city poured more than $110,000 into acquiring the property in 2008 to provide space for expanding the police department. Officials say that project is at least a decade off. Still, the city is reluctant to sell the gas station.
The city estimates it could cost $250,000 or more to shore up and renovate the station for reuse. Moving it might prove cost prohibitive. The council agreed it won't sink city dollars into the museum proposal.
Some of the auto enthusiasts are part of the group that convinced the city not to raze Oak Hill Cemetery's chapel. The chapel group has raised $40,000 and gotten contractors to donate many repairs.
Tom Skinner says station supporters are ready to start fundraising. They suggest the museum could highlight Janesville's decades as a General Motors town. Perhaps, dare we say, it could showcase that 1963 Chevy sold at a Nebraska auction last year. As The Gazette reported Aug. 14, the Janesville-built Impala has just 11 miles on the odometer, and the Ohio buyer says he might donate it to a museum here. Such a museum could draw tourists.
Janesville has a sad history of demolishing too much heritage. Of course, if the station becomes a museum, no one would want to see the site then used to expand the police department. Expanding instead to the north would require moving utilities for an estimated $70,000. Combine that cost with the expense of securing the gas station six years ago, and letting the museum project proceed would erase almost $200,000 in tax money.
So councilmen must ask themselves: If station supporters present a viable plan without relocating the building, is that museum worth $200,000 in taxpayer support?
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Bellevue battles for another state football title
Bellevue's Matt Gilbert is a defensive anchor for his team, which plays against O'Dea Friday night at the Tacoma Dome.
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BELLEVUE — Butch Goncharoff walked onto the Bellevue football field while the Wolverines stretched.
The coach of the three-time defending state champions moved toward midfield and said, "Last practice at Bellevue. Last one."
It was a subtle reminder from Goncharoff to his seniors. After four years of hard work, this group has a chance to leave the school without losing a playoff game. They have a chance to add a ninth title in 11 years. They have a chance to celebrate together in the Tacoma Dome one last time.
For linebacker Matt Gilbert, it is a surreal experience. As he stood on the sideline during his last practice on Bellevue's home field — his left arm hooked in his shoulder pads while the right hand held his helmet — he tried to explain the end of a journey that culminates in Friday's 7:30 p.m. Class 3A title game against third-ranked O'Dea.
"It's really weird," said Gilbert, a team captain who took fourth in the javelin as a junior during track and field season with a throw of 178 feet, 2 inches. "I don't know what I'm going to do. Last year, after we won state, we had weights the next Monday. Now I'm not going to have weights in the offseason, so I don't know what I'm going to do with my time."
Gilbert has been a contributor since he was a sophomore. He played his way onto the field on special teams his first year on varsity before becoming a defensive starter as a junior. This year he is one of the Wolverines' defensive anchors, playing what is, essentially, a hybrid between linebacker and safety.
"He's been a tough kid, good player," Goncharoff said. "We've had some great players play that position. He's a heck of a player for sure. He's been a guy that's played a lot for us, and he's a great leader as well."
While Gilbert isn't a vocal leader, he sets an example on a team loaded with defensive standouts. He is shy in the spotlight off the field — he talked in hushed tones while his teammates teased him during a recent interview — but his on-field contributions have helped the top-ranked Wolverines hold opposing offenses to an average of 11.6 points.
Like many of his teammates, Gilbert grew up playing football for the Bellevue Jr. Wolverines. His father, Craig, played basketball at Bellevue. So did his sister, Alyssa. He also has a younger brother, Ryan, who was on the freshman team.
He understands what the program has accomplished over the years, and wants to wrap up his career with a title.
"This is the last time on the field," Gilbert said. "It's a weird feeling. We're never going to be in pads here again. It's kind of sad, but it's kind of exciting to move on. With all the success we've had, it's just a good feeling. We've just got to finish it out. Four state championships would be a really big deal."
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The outside world can be a social whirlpool that can suck you in and spit you back out. For those who wish to not bother anyone and not be bothered in return, these steps should help you go about your daily business without the hassles of talking to strangers.
1Keep your mouth shut. This is the golden rule for not attracting unwanted attention. If you talk, people will notice and you'll effectively be opening up the floodgates for conversation.
2Keep your poker face. A smiling face will attract people. A frowning face might make people stare at you, wondering what in the world has you so depressed. An angry face will simply start trouble. Try to just keep a neutral facial pose, as it will be the least likely to bring about unsolicited stares and remarks.
3Keep your eyes to yourself. If you look someone else in the eyes, then they'll almost certainly notice. This doesn't mean, however, that you shouldn't glance over at people; it is actually recommended to glance over at everyone who walks by so you're aware of your surroundings. . . just don't stare into people's eyes.
- Wearing sunglasses will help you here (granted it's bright enough outside to see). You can discreetly glance at people while they won't be able to see you looking at them.
4Keep your attire simplistic. Obviously, don't wear any clothing that will attract the human eye (i.e. big flashy logos, bright colors, etc.). Stick with dark plain shirts, pants, and shoes.
5Keep your distance. If you see someone heading your way, try to keep at least a few feet between you and the person. The more distance you put between yourself and the other person, the less likely they'll really notice you or attempt to talk to you.
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Charles H. Kellner, MD, is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Director of the ECT service at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.Dr. Kellner received his MD from Cornell University Medical College. He did his internship at Los Angeles County Medical Center and his Psychiatry residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He did a fellowship in Biological Psychiatry at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland. He was on the faculty of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston from 1984-2002, where he directed the ECT service. He was Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at New Jersey Medical School from 2002-2008 and director of the ECT service at University Hospital in Newark. He has dedicated his career to the study of ECT and was the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of ECT from 1994-2004. He has led the collaborative ECT research group CORE (Consortium for research in ECT) for the past decade in the performance of NIMH-sponsored multi-site research protocols.He has over 200 publications, most related to ECT and mood disorders. He has authored the APA published text, Handbook of ECT, and the soon-to-be published text, Brain Stimulation in Psychiatry. He is a member of the APA Task Force on ECT, currently revising the APA recommendations on ECT.


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Belton Outdoor Water ParkBelton, Mo. 2013
Project Description
Memorial Park is located in the Kansas City, Mo., suburb of Belton. It opened in 1947, and the design team on this project was commissioned to complete a master plan for renovation of the entire park. One element of that plan was the replacement of the existing rectangular pool. The community overwhelmingly approved a property tax measure to support the project, and more than 1,000 residents attended on opening day.
Belton Parks and Recreation administrators envisioned a high-impact waterpark with modern amenities serving all ages. Features include a two-story tower with speed and tube slides, a basketball and volleyball pool, a floating obstacle course supported by palm trees, zero-entry access with an interactive play structure, a baby bungee and a lazy river that meanders throughout the entire facility.
The pool deck is heavily furnished with comfortable lounge chairs, tables and shade structures, and the water park is illuminated, making the adjacent party deck a popular nighttime spot.
The historic bathhouse was reconstructed utilizing as much of the existing building as possible. The building's design includes the use of timber framing, stone columns and a standing-seam metal roof. For consistency, these materials are being used throughout other new developments in Memorial Park.
Project DetailsARCHITECT OF RECORD: WNB Architects; Kansas City, Mo.
AQUATIC DESIGN ENGINEER: Aquatic Design Consultants; Louisburg, Kan.
Construction Cost: $2.4 million
Square Feet: 20,800 (water park); 3,300 (bath house)
Occupancy: June 2011
Chemical Control Systems: Chemtrol, Div. of Santa Barbara Control Systems
Deck/Basin Surface: Deck-O-Seal
Deck/Basin Surface: Diamond Brite
Deck/Basin Surface: Tile Specialties
Filtration Systems: Astral Products Inc.
Gutters: Carter Waters
Gutters: Paddock Pool Equipment Co.
Ladders/Grab Bars: Spectrum Aquatics
Outdoor Playground: ABCreative
Palm Trees: E.M. Swedes Systems
Play Structure: Vortex Aquatic Structures Int'l Inc.
Scoreboard/Timing Systems: Chemtrol, Div. of Santa Barbara Control Systems
Shade Structures: Solar Shade USA
Shower/Toilet Partitions: Scranton Products
Water Play Features: Avalanche
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VANCOUVER, BC – Carl Robinson has some decisions to make ahead of Vancouver Whitecaps FC's second-leg showdown of the Canadian Championship semifinal on Wednesday against Toronto FC (7:30 p.m. PT, Sportsnet ONE). Tickets: http://ow.ly/wI14s.
Trailing 2-1 from the first game, but with what could be a deciding away goal to their credit, the first-year head coach has to decide between returning to the young side fielded a week ago or bringing in a more experienced group for the must-win game.
Hear what the 'Caps have to say ahead of Wednesday's match
"There will be a change or two in there," Robinson told reporters on Monday.
He said he'll go for a hybrid of the two options.
And one player who exemplifies that perfectly is 21-year-old midfielder Russell Teibert, who Robinson confirmed will wear the armband once again.
The Canadian international has been part of the 'Caps organization since 2008 when he first joined its Residency program and made his professional debut for the club as a 17-year-old in 2010.
Teibert started Vancouver's first-ever MLS match against Toronto in 2011 and has impressed Robinson from when he first came to the club as assistant coach.
"I think he led the team admirably on Wednesday," Robinson said of Teibert. "It was part of his development as a player and as well as a person through this football club by making him captain because he'll be a future captain of this football club. I've got not doubt about that."
With just 15 appearances in his first two seasons, Teibert broke out last year and led the team with nine assists and scored his first two professionals goals in his 24 appearances.
"I've been part of this club for I don't know how many years now, but being the captain of the Residency program and now the first team, it was definitely a big honour on that day," Teibert said of wearing the armband in the first leg.
"I was really excited to play with a bunch of the young guys and to try and keep some of the old guys out of the squad," he said jokingly.
Some of the club's other youngsters will also continue to get their chance to shine with Robinson confirming that 17-year-old Homegrown signing Marco Carducci will once again start in goal and Vancouver's top 2014 SuperDraft pick, Christian Dean, will continue in the left-back role.
"I'm not going to put my neck on the line to put a young group of players out that I think will get turned over badly. You've got to be stupid to do that," Robinson said. "I believe in them. I want to give them opportunities at the right time and I really did feel it was the right time in Toronto.
"I'll decide what I think is the right way to go on Wednesday to win that game because it is an important game. It's the [Voyageurs Cup], and we want to win that."
Vancouver have never won the Canadian Championship, but have come close on several occasions while Teibert has been at the club. From that heartbreak comes the will to succeed.
"Those years are behind us. I don't think we look back on that, we look forward," Teibert said. "This team reeks of confidence right now. We are a confident team. We've had a good stretch of games, and we feel like we're playing good football right now."
It's not too late to participate in the best sporting experience in Vancouver. Whitecaps FC offer a flexible range of ticket products, including half-season tickets ($244), 5-packs ($149), student season tickets, and a youth soccer half-season ticket. Single-match tickets start at $22, subject to applicable fees. For more information on all Whitecaps FC ticket options, call 604.669.9283 ext. 2 or visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets.


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To build a new user BSP using the brand new tools provided by the latest e2studio/SSP1.2.0 I followed the instructions in the document "r11an0071eu0110-synergy-bsp-upgrade-sspv120.pdf". On another thread I was told to change configuration.xml properties to achieve a certain result but in this document step-by-step, configuration.xml isn't even included (see the included files/folders in the figure 2.12 of that manual, captured below).
I've searched docs on building a new BSP to find out what files/folders should I include in the BSP creation and what properties should I assign to them, but I only found old docs where the tool to do so is an independent one so, please, is there extensive documentation on creating a user BSP with e2studio 5.3 and SSP 1.2.0 ?
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You will have no problem to build a new user BSP. Please follow the instructions in the document"r11an0071eu0110-synergy-bsp-upgrade-sspv120.pdf" until the step #11.
* Step # 12: After you've changed the name of the folder "s5d9_dk" to "s5d9_cb". Please delete only a file with the name "bsp_qspi.c".
* Next step you have to do: from your "Project folder" you should update this file "bsp_board_cfg.h" under this directory "synergy_cfg > ssp_cfg > bsp_board_cfg.h". Update this line "#include "../../../synergy/board/s5d9_pk/bsp.h" to "#include "../../../synergy/board/s5d9_cb/bsp.h" (Change S5D9_PK TO S5D9_CB)
* Moving on with step #15
* Next step you have to do: After step # 15 selected board: "S5D9_CB". You hit the button "Generate Project Content" then select "PIN" tab (Select drop down list "S5D9-CB.pincfg with check box Gerated data: g_bsp_pin_cfg) and hit the button "Generate Project Content".
* Select "COMPONENTs" tab (Uncheck box s5d9_pk and keep check box of "Board") then hit the button "Generate Project Content"
* Next step you have to do: Delete the folder "s5d9_pk" under your "Porject "name" directory >synergy > board > "folder s5d9_pk". Now you can build your project again with 0 error and 0 warning.
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A European Aviation Safety Agency draft rulemaking tackles a series of recommendations from accident investigators and working groups that call for beefed- up standards and maintenance practices for aircraft flight and data recorders (FDR).
The key changes would mandate higher-capacity cockpit voice recorders (CVR) on large aircraft, ban "obsolete recording technologies," such as magnetic tape, and improve post-crash location broadcasting capabilities.
Under the proposed rule, outlined in a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) released last month, large aircraft—defined as having a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of at least 27,000 kg. (59,500 lb.)—would need to have recording durations of 15 hr. CVRs in smaller aircraft required to have them would be required to have two-hour recording durations. The proposed deadline for installing the longer-duration recorders is January 2019.
From January 2020, CVRs and FDRs must have underwater location devices that broadcast for at least 90 days. EASA's current regulations do not specify a duration.
In addition, large aircraft delivered from 2005 onward that operate over water would need 8.8-kHz underwater locator devices (ULD) by January 2019. Exempted aircraft include those that don't fly more than 180 nm. from shore or those equipped with an "automatic means to determine, following an accident," the impact location with a 6-nm. accuracy, EASA explains.
"An automatic fixed [emergency locator transmitter, or ELT] or an automatic portable ELT are not acceptable if they are not designed to successfully emit in extreme non-survivable accident conditions," EASA notes. "In addition, an automatic deployable ELT that only relies on water immersion sensors and negative acceleration sensors ('g' switches) for detecting impact with water or ground is not acceptable."
The NPA, which could affect as many as 14,400 European state-registered aircraft and helicopters required to carry either or both types of recorders, also introduces maintenance and inspection requirements designed to ensure in-service recorders—notably the ones being phased out—remain reliable in the interim.
A query of accident and incident reports reveals the problem with older-technology recorders, EASA explains. Looking at some 8,600 reports from the last 10 years, EASA calculates that 24% of magnetic tape CVRs deliver insufficient recording quality, while about 35% of magnetic tape FDRs don't capture all the data they are designed to record. By comparison, only about 5% of solid-state recorders have similar problems, the regulator says.
The remaining population of so-called obsolete recorders in service is unclear. EASA estimates that about 21% of worldwide aircraft with MTOWs of at least 5,700 kg have magnetic tape CVRs, and 12% have magnetic tape FDRs. The percentages are slightly higher within Europe, at 30% and 20%, respectively, EASA says.
EASA's NPA assumes that most in-service aircraft with outdated technology recorders will be phased out by the proposed 2019 deadline. The rulemaking anticipates that the remaining in-service fleet that will need upgraded recorders in 2019 will total about 900 airliners and 1,650 helicopters. Costs of €25,000-€35,000 ($34,000-$48,000) per recorder installation would be largely offset in short order by the decreased inspection requirements of the solid-state technology, EASA says.
The proposed rule changes are in response to recommendations stemming from accidents in which flight data was not recoverable or recorders were difficult to locate following accidents at sea, which occur about once per year, EASA notes. Notably, the recovery and analysis of Air France Flight 447's recorders took two years after the Airbus A330's June 1, 2009, accident, delaying the discovery of critical safety-related data. EASA's proposal is based in part on recommendations from an international flight recorder recovery working group report produced following Air France 447.
EASA is taking comments on the proposal through March 20.


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NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez finally has his best swing, the Yankees' No Runs DMC bullpen trio is rolling and they're all trying to keep the band together.
Rodriguez hit his 696th career homer , Ivan Nova grinded through six innings and the Yankees' bullpen triad closed up shop for the second straight game to help New York beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 on Monday night.
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Old English, Wis and Mann, 'the wise, discreet man', clearly used as a personal name. An attribute, the meaning not always literal. Meanings recorded later may have existed earlier. It was also used of a man skilled in the hidden arts, as magic, witchcraft and the like, 'magician, wizard' (1382 Wycliff).
Sapit qui Deum sapit, He is wise who has knowledge of God.
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n old surname in Angus and Moray. Andrea Wysman witnessed excambion of the lands of Dolays Mychel in 1232 (REM., p. 88), and in the following year attested a confirmation charter by Andrew, bishop of Moray(Pluscardyn, 203). Thomas Wisman, prepositus of Elgin, was one of an inquest concerning the king's garden there, 1261 (APS.,i, p. 99 red; Elgin, n, p. 475), and he and William Wisman were jurors on inquest concerning the lands of Mefth, 1262 (Bain, i,2323). William Wysman witnessed a charter by the earl of Ross, 1263 (REM., p. 279), designed 'de Fores' in 1266 (ER., i, p. 34), c. 1278 and 1286 attested charters bv Hugh Herock, burgess of Elgin (REM., p. 284, 461). He may be the William Wysman of Elginshire who rendered homage at Elgin, 1295, and was appointed sheriff of Elgin, 1305(Bain, n, p. 183, 209, 458). Adam dictus Wiseman made a grant of lands to Coldingham Priory, 1285 (Raine, 262). William Wiseman obtained from David n the barony of Don forfeited by David de Strabolgi (Stodart, a. p. 311), and Willelmus Wyseman, senior, and Willelmus Wyseman, junior, were jurors on an inquest held regarding the episcopal lands of Aldrochty, 1393 ( REM., p. 205). Patrick Wyisman was admitted burgess of Aberdeen, 1484 (NSCM., i, p. 31), and Marion Wyseman is recorded in Goslingtown, Stanehaven, 1630 (Lanark CR.). Vvseman 1393, Vysman 1601, Wisman 1667.
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The family has produced a number of outstanding religious leaders. Prominent are General Clarence Wiseman, head of the Salvation Army, 1974-1977, and, Cardinal Nicholas Patrick Wiseman, 1802-1865, first Archbishop of Westminister.
Some family members were crusaders and this may be reflected in the religious theme of the family motto. An early family coat of arms contains, on its crest, a "moor" emerging from a tower and armed with a spear or a dart. This may also be related to the crusade involvement since a "moor" can be an "arab". Another coat of arms displays God's hand in blessing and a number of crosses on the white chevron.
Some were mercinaries and fought in the armies of many European countries. They were well represented in WW1 and in WW2 and many were killed in action. Several have been prominent in the British armed forces and include Lieutenant-General Somerset Molyneux Wiseman-Clarke, commanding officer of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers Regiment ( 1903 ), and Rear Admiral Sir William Saltonstall Wiseman.
A modern military hero was Lieutenant Osborne Beeman Wiseman. He was a pilot during the Battle of Midway, WW2. As a result of his bravery he was awarded the Navy Cross and the USS WISEMAN DE 667 was named for him.
They were among the original settlers in Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand.
The list of family notables, and achievements is respectable. There is a current Baron Wiseman and an original knighthood was conferred on Sir John Wyseman in 1513 by king Henry 8th. The honour resulted from Sir John's bravery in action at the Battle of Spurs in the 100 years war.
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The whole purpose of self defense is to AVOID danger. This means not getting into a face to face confrontation with some slimy street punk unless you cannot avoid it.
I have had this happen before (in the mall in Williamson years ago) and the thing to do is just go someplace, call the police and let them deal with Mr Flashy.
In a worse case scenario, if you were to challenge an idiot like Mr Flashy, you might have to shoot it out. That is to be avoided for two reasons.
• No matter how good you are, you might catch a round. Remember even great gunfighters of the old west like Wild Bill and Wes Hardin avoided shooting it out with other pros.
• Do you really want to go through all the crap a shooting usually entails such as a coronoers inquest, police investigations, hiring an attorney and sweating about some anti-gun politician and lawyers deciding to make your life hell?
Go read Sun Tzu's "Art of War" and pay close attention to where he says to choose your battles when you know you can win.
Sun Tzu probably would have waited till the thug turned his back and shoot him between the ears.....
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WINNIPEG - There will be no shortage of storylines this week at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Altona.
The provincial womens curling championship begins bright and early on Wednesday morning at Sunflower Gardens Arena, and someone who hasnt played in the event since 2008 is the one to beat.
Fort Rouges Cathy Overton-Clapham is the top seed going into the 16-team event. She, of course, was let go by three-time defending Canadian champ Jennifer Jones last spring.
Since the defending Canadian champ gets an automatic berth in the following years national Scotties, Overton-Clapham hasnt been at provincials since 2008. You can bet Overton-Clapham would love to meet Jones in Charlottetown next month, but you cant get her to say it.
Im sure this isnt the (last) time Im going to be asked this week, Overton-Clapham said Monday. Its not about playing them. Its just about getting to the Scotties.
One of Overton-Claphams favourite Scotties was in Charlottetown in 1999, so that is driving her to get back. So is her basic desire to win.
Any time you get to play in a provincial championship and try to earn your right to go to a Canadian championship, its a dream, she said. I want to go as much as every other team thats playing in the Manitoba Scotties. It would be wonderful if it happened.
Another interesting twist this week concerns Overton-Clapham and the second seed, defending champ Jill Thurston of the Granite. Thurston parted ways with her front end after last season, so Leslie Wilson and Renaura Westcott joined Overton-Clapham, who was looking for new teammates.
Thurston added Jenna Loder and her fifth, Kendra Georges, to her lineup, which could make for an interesting final if the seeds are correct.
Theyre excited, Overton-Clapham said of Wilson and Westcott. Theyre going in to try and defend their provincial title.
There is even a third storyline with the Overton-Clapham squad, as Karen Fallis replaced Breanne Meakin at third. Meakin won the provincial junior womens title earlier this month and is off to Calgary this weekend for the start of nationals.
Overton-Clapham took her team to Edmonton over the weekend for an exhibition tune-up event against teams including Heather Nedohin, Stefanie Lawton and Renee Sonnenberg. She knows the field in Altona isnt going to be easy.
Everyones going to be tough, she said. You gotta be on your toes for every game.
On a more sombre note, Curl Manitoba officials said eighth seed Joelle Brown of Fort Rouge will play this week despite losing her partner, competitive curler Pat Spiring, to cancer last week.
I know shes got all the support of all her competitors for sure, and if she chooses to be there then I think thats great for her, Overton-Clapham said. And Im sure that Pat would want nothing more than her to be out there, so I wouldnt be surprised to see her out there playing.
1. Cathy Overton-Clapham, Fort Rouge
2. Jill Thurston, Granite
3. Chelsea Carey, Morden
4. Janet Harvey, Assiniboine-Memorial
5. Kim Link, East St. Paul
6. Kerri Einarson, Fort Rouge
7. Lisa Blixhavn, Brandon
8. Joelle Brown, Fort Rouge
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Betty Buurma, Carberry
Tina Kozak, Brookdale
Bev Lumax, Swan River
Deb McCreanor, La Salle
Michelle Montford, Fort Rouge
Brette Richards, Assiniboine Memorial
Karen Rosser, Springfield
Kelly Wiwcharuk, Snow Lake
BLACK Overton-Clapham, Harvey, Einarson, Brown, Richards, Kozak, Buurma, Wiwcharuk
RED Thurston, Carey, Link, Blixhavn, Rosser, Montford, McCreanor, Lumax
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Wide receiver Marcus Barnett out of Washington (D.C.) St. John's has recently received mail from some big name schools.
The 6-foot-1, 160-pounder with an impressive 4.55-second 40-yard dash has gotten mail from Florida State, Miami and Virginia recently.
"Miami peaks my interest, because that's the school I want to go to," he said. "I would say they are my favorite right now."
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So if Miami offered would he commit immediately?
"If Miami offered, yes I would commit early, or if Florida State offered," he said. "That's where I want to go, but I don't know about any others schools. I probably would consider committing early though."
Barnett's coach has also heard from Maryland.
"My coach talked to them and they want me to come to their camp."
Barnett claims he does have a few offers on the table right now, but they aren't for football.
"I have offers from some schools that I'm not too interested in going to," he said. "Probably about two or three offers though for track, because of my high jump."
This spring Barnett just finished the basketball season and is starting to run track and working out with the football team.
"It was ok, we had a good season in basketball," he said. "I did alright, I'm not sure what I was averaging, but probably about six to eight points a game."
This spring Barnett is considering attending on of the Nike Camps.
As for this summer, he's looking at camps at Maryland and Virginia and has talked with a semi-professional team about working out with them.
Barnett has also seen interest from Maryland and Texas A&M.
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Blackberries are in season from the late summer until the start of October when legend has it that they should not be picked after Old Michaelmas day, on the 11th October, as the Devil would have spat on them. This year they seem very (berry?) early, probably due to the splendid weather we had in July. Here's how best to use them.
We all know it's important to eat lots of fruit and vegetables to maintain good health. The government tell us we should be eating five a day, but a new study by researchers at the University Of London says we should be trying to aim for seven or more portions of fruit or vegetables a day. That's quite a challenge. So how can we fit all those portions into our day?
Us Brits are made of stoic stuff. It might be the dog days of summer but we will be damned if we let it slip away so early and so easily. It might threaten rain. There might even be a frost in the mornings but by Jiminy if the sun is out we shall have a barbeque! Until the clocks change that is.
Watercress is in season now and it's the Daddy of all superfoods. Top foodie blogger Jacqueline Meldrum shows us how to make the most of this fantastic and versatile veg, choosing 10 of her favorite recipes from the blogosphere.
Port – its just for Christmas, right? Cold, dark evenings, a glass of warming, deeply flavoured port by the fireside. It is what winter is made for. And it's always red. But, if you have been perusing the fortified wine shelves in your supermarket of choice, you might have noticed a white port nestling up against the Late Bottled Vintage or Ruby.
Discovering that the evenings aren't as light as they used to be, and the hint of oncoming chill in the air are signs that the best of summer is past, and autumn is on her way. However, it's not all bad news; this does mean that the apple crop is ready for eating, and we can enjoy rediscovering the great taste of British apples.
Top food blogger Helen Best-Shaw shows us five sweet desserts you must make this autumn, it is apple season after all. Now get foraging!
It's the end of berry season and it's time to start preserving so you can enjoy those rich berry flavours through the dark days of Autumn and Winter. If you haven't preserved before you may think it's a complicated business, but It's actually one of the easiest things to do. All you need are your ingredients, a large heavy bottomed pot, a wooden spoon and some jam jars.
Aaah, Sauvignon Blanc – that vibrant, punchy wine redolent of cut green peppers, hawthorn and Elderberry blossom, of crushed grass and wet fresh water pebbles. I hear good things of versions from New Zealand and a friend or two, mentioned in passing, how good some bottles from the Loire can be. But the home of Sauvignon Blanc is not the Loire, nor is it New Zealand. It is Bordeaux.


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First-time buyers struggling to find an affordable move because of a decreasing number of suitable properties available are being urged to head to a popular Walsall development before it sells out.
It is estimated that nearly a quarter of househunters over the next 12 months will be first-time buyers, and a third of people taking their first step onto the property ladder are concerned that they won't be able to find an appropriate property.
Local housebuilder Morris is urging first-time buyers to head to its Norton Gate development on Lichfield Road, where huge interest means just one three-bed property is available with the Government-led FirstBuy scheme.
With the FirstBuy scheme new buyers are able to purchase a house at Norton Gate for 80 per cent of its market value, allowing them to benefit from a lower deposit requirement and smaller monthly mortgage repayments.
Cindy Vials, regional sales director at Morris, said: "Our new build properties at Norton Gate are fantastic for first-time buyers because, unlike with second-hand homes, they have no renovation costs.
"There are only two properties remaining at Norton Gate, one of which is available using the FirstBuy scheme. This is a cost-effective method for young professionals and families that enables them to own their first home without having to worry about saving for a large deposit.
"Norton Gate is within walking distance of Brownhills town centre, providing great access to shops and local amenities, and is only a 10 minute commute to Walsall."
There is just one three-bed property at Norton Gate with the FirstBuy scheme, which is available at £132,750, and a four-bed home available at £219,750.
For more information about the properties and schemes available at Norton Gate visit the new-look website at morrishomes.co.uk. Alternatively, visit the sales office at Lichfield Road, Shire Oak, Walsall, WS9 9PD (open Thursday – Monday 10.30am-5.30pm).


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January 8th, 2014 02:36 PM #71Senior Member
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1. Alfie (Massively overdone in the UK)
2. Jayden, Brayden, Grayden (oddly enough, Cade/Caden is a massive GP of mine)
3. Neveah
4. Chloe (Every girl I went to school with wanted a daughter named Chloe)
5. Oliver and Olivia (They're everywhere in the UK)
6. Maddison/Addison/Emerson on girls, just no!
7. Lacey, Macey, Kacey etc.
8. Miley, Kiley, Briley etc.
9. Princess, Baby and other silly word names.
10. Any stupid spelling of a name
January 8th, 2014 03:12 PM #73Senior Member
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Hmm, I haven't really thought of it this way before.
1. Chloe, even more so when it's Khloe
2. Naomi
3. Risley- I realize this is not a name, but I know a little Risley and it makes me shudder.
4. Boy names on girls- Elliot will never be a feminine name. I'm still mourning the loss of Avery, Emery, and Emerson to the girls.
5. Every name that ends in -son. "Son of --" is obviously not a good name for your daughter. (Addison is the most annoying to me).
6. Marley/Sadie/Presley/Harley- these are all fine on dogs, but your sweet baby girl is not a canine.
7. Rylee/Kylie etc. - such a whiny sounding trend
1. Braxton... Braxton Hicks! Really parents?!
2. Jayden (all -aden names are annoying due to popularity but especially Jayden and Zayden).
3. Harley/Presley/Rex- fine on dogs but not for humans.
4. Cooper- all I can think of is pooper scooper.
5. Ryder/Ryker- I just see no class.
6. Beau/Bo- As much as I want to like Beau, I just hear honky-tonk.
7. Alexzander or any other name where you insist on using both an x and a z... Because- Alex-zander is totally necessary because x apparently doesn't make the sounds of both the k and the s. >.<
8. Welcome- there are actually a few "Welcomes" in my county (older men) and I think it's absurd.
9. Roarke/Ruarc-- I just hear the sound when you're puking in the toilet..Brin---Mommy to Donovon Cole Michael & Cordelia Elizabeth Fleur
Impatiently waiting for summer 2015 to ttc!
Lucello * Alaric * Ottavio * Valentino * Cassius * Roderick * Elias * Alasdair * Lionel
Allegra * Valentina * Mirabella * Anastasia * Magdalena * Kerensa * Violetta * Alyona
January 8th, 2014 03:33 PM #75Junior Member
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1. Riley, Rylee, Ryleigh, Ryley, and any other spelling. I know so many people who used this for both boys and girls and I cannot stand it.
2. Bentley - just no. Why name a child this?
3. Nevaeh
4. Caiden, Cayden, Aiden, Jayden, Braeden, Brayden, Jaiden, Kayden, etc.
6. Words that shouldn't be names: Blue, North, Just, Was, Ever, etc
6. Completely made up names from common names. My least favorite that comes to mind is Timberly.
7. Christian - I have always hated this name, it drives me crazy.
8. Place names and surnames with "unique" spellings: Londyn, Kennedee, Jaxon, Sydnee, Brooklynn,
9. Jace, Jayce
10. Savannah
January 8th, 2014 04:16 PM #77Senior Member
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1. The mix and match names: Bryn, Ri, Bray, Kay etc with your choice of -ley, -lyn, -den endings. (My old neighbor's had a boy named Br0den. That one I really dislike because they were always shouting it)
2. Too over the top frilly names that are a mouthful like Ariannabella or some such thing like that.
3. I like Aidan (and some of its variations) but not the Aidan's in disguise: Brayden, Cayden, Zayden. (I don't really count Hayden or Jaden in this group though, I guess I'm a little weird)
4. Or weird names just to be weird. I can't think of any particular examples but you can tell when someone is just trying too hard.
This is just a personal thing. If anyone else likes these that's fine. Don't let me discourage you. What I find annoying often changes with my mood."Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes."
-Walt Whitman
January 8th, 2014 04:18 PM #79
1.Hannah- always hated this name, no offense intended
2.Brittany- reminds me too much of an obnoxious cheer leader type
5.names that end in s (James, Myles, etc.)
6.month/day names
7.flower names
8.Jacob- sounds like an awkward retching noise to me, I know, weird
9.Alexander- if I meet one more Alex, I'm going to punch something
10.Rachel- see Jacob


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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The FBI is poised to close investigations into more than 100 unsolved civil rights-era killings, most of which now have been solved, the bureau says.
But the investigations will result in few indictments because decades have passed since the killings, making evidence gathering problematic, and some prime suspects have died, The Washington Post reported.
"There's maybe five to seven cases where we don't know who did it," FBI Special Agent Cynthia Deitle told the Post. Deitle is heading the bureau's effort. "Some we know; others we know but can't prove. For every other case, we got it."
The Post said at the least the project has solved some of the mystery surrounding the victims, many of whom were forgotten.
For example, the newspaper said, officials now believe an Alabama state trooper killed an unarmed civil rights protester in 1965. The case helped inspire the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to organize a march in the state.
The bureau determined in the cases of two North Carolina men who died in police custody -- one was found in 1956 with a crushed skull and the other refused medical treatment in 1960 after a heart attack -- there was no federal law it could use to pursue the cases.
In about one-fifth of the 108 cases, FBI investigators learned the deaths had no connection to the racial unrest in the South at the height of the civil rights fight.
In at least one case, the victim had been killed by a relative, but the family blamed the Ku Klux Klan.


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choice of spicy buffalo, bbq, honey mustard, jerk, honey bbq or mango habanero styles. served with either our bleu cheese or parmesan ranch dressing. add celery $1.00.6.99
flour tortilla stuffed with boneless chicken breast, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. served with a side of salsa and sour cream.6.95
served with a side of tomato sauce.4.50
a bed of lettuce topped with fresh mushrooms, carrots, roma tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, and fresh grated parmesan cheese with your choice of dressings.4.50
a bed of romaine lettuce hand tossed with croutons and seasoned with fresh parmesan cheese and our homemade caesar dressing.4.99
a bed of lettuce topped with red onions, roma tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, feta cheese and our lemon vinaigrette6.25
a bed of lettuce topped with roma tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto ham, pepperoncini and our balsamic vinaigrette.6.49
a crisp bed of lettuce lavished with genoa salami, italian pepperoni, cucumbers, carrots, roma tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, red onions, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, mozzarella and fresh grated imported parmesan cheeses, garnished with our seasoned croutons, and served with your choice of dressings.6.49
breast of barbeque chicken delicately baked to perfection and placed over a bed of fresh cut garden greens, accompanied with fresh mushrooms, roma tomato slices and sliced cucumber, served with our raspberry vinaigrette.6.49
a refreshing salad with romaine lettuce topped with roasted citrus marinated chicken breast, mandarin oranges, pineapple and candied roasted pecans, served with lemon vinaigrette dressing.6.49
an elegant arrangement of sliced golden apples, crumbled blue cheese, caramelized bermuda onions, candied roasted pecans and maple-cured bacon over a bed of romaine lettuce served with our balsamic vinaigrette6.99
our version of the traditional salad with boars head ham, maple-cured bacon, chopped hard boiled egg, roasted chicken breast, cheddar cheese and roma tomatoes over a bed of romaine lettuce with your choice of dressing.6.99
baby leaf spinach with sun-dried tomatoes, marinated portabella mushrooms, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, pine nuts and goat cheese. served with a balsamic vinaigrette.6.99
a perfect compliment to our gourmet pizzas. tossed salad with fresh ingredients including fresh cut greens, carrots, red onions, roma tomatoes and our seasoned croutons, accompanied by your choice of dressings. serves a family of four!6.99
an olive oil glaze topped with mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, bay feathered swiss cheese and fresh basil. (try this one with roasted garlic!)S: 7.25
our hawaiian delight with canadian bacon, juicy pineapple and mandarin oranges.S: 7.25
an olive oil glaze with a bed of mozzarella cheese, smothered with barbeque chicken breast, red onions and fresh cilantro.S: 7.25
named after the italian feast! our fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, spicy italian sausage, roasted red and green peppers and white onions.S: 7.25
our version of the all-american classic blt. hand-tossed dough covered with dijonnaise, then topped with mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, roma tomato slices, bacon and a sprinkle of ground pepper.S: 7.25
this delightful traditional specialty pie has pepperoni, italian sausage, fresh mushroom slices and black olives.S: 7.25
our pesto base, a bed of mozzarella cheese, fresh roma tomato slices and artichoke hearts.S: 8.25
our rosemary-basil olive base topped with a bed of mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, garlic chicken and imported baby swiss cheese.S: 8.25
we start with a buffalo sauce base, mozzarella cheese, spicy buffalo chicken breast, green peppers, red onions and bacon. (try this one with blue cheese!)L: 16.49
our fresh homemade tomato sauce with mozzarella cheese, spicy italian sausage, imported prosciutto ham, imported gouda cheese and fresh basil.M: 13.75
for something totally different. we start with a thin crust and top it with honey, chopped garlic, fresh basil and goat cheese. (no mozzarella on this pizza)S: 8.25
our spicy black beans topped with a bed of mozzarella cheese, juicy pineapple, red onions, spicy jerk chicken, cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro.S: 8.75
we start with our pesto and tomato sauce bases, topped with a bed of mozzarella cheese, garlic chicken, red onions, kalamata olives and roasted eggplant.S: 8.75
our olive oil glaze with fresh garlic topped with a bed of mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, red onions, black olives, roma tomato slices and feta cheese.L: 16.99
our garden pizza on whole-wheat dough. we start with our tomato sauce base topped with a bed of mozzarella cheese, red and white onions, green bell peppers, roasted red peppers, black olives, fresh mushroom and roma tomato slices.S: 8.75
an olive oil glaze with spinach, roasted red peppers, eggplant, caramelized onions and goat cheese.S: 8.75
an olive oil glaze with fresh garlic, topped with a bed of mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, roasted red peppers, imported prosciutto ham and fresh basil.S: 8.75
another fresh garden delight. we begin with our fresh tomato sauce base with fresh garlic, topped with a bed of mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, red onions, broccoli florets and fresh zucchini.S: 8.75
a carnivores feast. we start with our fresh tomato sauce base, topped with a bed of mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, italian sausage, canadian bacon, ground beef, bacon and cheddar cheese.L: 16.99
a hearty veggie specialty. we begin with our roasted garlic base, topped with mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, roasted eggplant, balsamic marinated and roasted portabella mushrooms, fontina cheese and fresh thyme.S: 8.99
the kitchen sink is all we left out. we start with our fresh tomato sauce base, topped with a bed of mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, italian sausage, genoa salami, canadian bacon, ground beef, fresh mushroom, green bell peppers, white onions, black olives and fresh roma tomato slices.S: 10.25
an olive oil glaze topped with philly style ribeye steak, mushrooms, green peppers, white onions and both mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.S: 8.75
italian style! your choice of our fresh tomato sauce or an olive oil glaze, with fresh garlic, roma tomato slices, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.S: 7.25
sml. (10) $5.99 and $1.00 per topping med. (12) $8.99 and $1.50 per topping lrg. (15) $11.49 and $1.75 per topping
we create a turnover with our fresh pizza dough, adding a tasty filling of ricotta, mozzarella and fresh garlic. you can then add any of our pizza toppings to make you own creation. served with a side of tomato sauceOne Topping: 6.75
black beans, dijonnaise, olive oil, olive oil with basil & rosemary, pesto, salsa, tomato
cheddar, feta, fontina, gouda, mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, swiss, ricotta, goat
anchovies, bacon, bbq chicken, canadian bacon, garlic chicken, genoa salami, ham, imported prosciutto ham, italian pepperoni, italian sausage, jerk chicken, meatballs, spicy italian sausage
artichoke hearts, banana peppers, black olives, broccoli, capers, roasted eggplant, fresh garlic, roasted garlic, green bell peppers, green olives, jalapenos, kalamata olives, mandarin oranges, marinated & roasted portabella mushrooms, fresh mushrooms, pickles, pineapple, roasted red bell peppers, red onion slices, fresh roma tomato slices, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, white onion slices, fresh zucchini
basil, cilantro, pecans, thyme
deluxe ham and imported baby swiss cheese with red onions, shredded iceberg lettuce, roma tomatoes and our roasted garlic mayo.5.89
deluxe turkey breast with red onions, banana peppers, provolone cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, roma tomatoes, seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano, olive oil and vinegar.6.95
genoa salami, italian pepperoni, ham wit red onions, banana peppers, provolone cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce and roma tomatoes, seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano, olive oil and vinegar.5.89
deluxe rare roast beef and sharp cheddar cheese with red onions, shredded iceberg lettuce, roma tomatoes and our dijonnaise. (not available at all locations)6.95
our new version combines both cheddar and provolone cheeses with 6 oz of steak smothered with your choice of grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, lettuce or tomatoes. now better than ever! (not available at all locations)7.75
a classic breaded chicken breast topped with tomato sub and mozzarella cheese served in a hoagie sub roll. (not available at all locations)6.99
our healthier version of the classic. a boneless breast of chicken seasoned and grilled (no breading), topped with our homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese served on a corn meal crusted kaiser roll. (not available at all locations)6.99
savory meatballs in our tangy tomato sauce with your choice of mozzarella or provolone cheese.5.99
black olives, fresh mushrooms, banana peppers, green peppers, red onions, provolone cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce and roma tomatoes, seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano, olive oil and vinegar.5.49
marinated and roasted portabella mushrooms, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, imported fontina cheese and our balsamic vinaigrette.6.69
roasted red peppers, roasted eggplant, zucchini, carmelized red onions, kalamata olives, shredded lettuce, roma tomatoes and our balsamic vinaigrette.5.69
roasted boneless chicken breast, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, carmelized red onions with shredded lettuce, roma tomatoes and our homemade basil pesto aioli.5.99
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boarss head premium turkey and ham, maple cured bacon, imported gouda cheese with shredded lettuce, roma tomatoes and our homemade ranch dressing.7.25
roasted boneless chicken breast, crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and our homemade caesar dressing.5.99
spicy buffalo chicken, blue cheese, lettuce and roma tomatoes.5.99
large chunks of snickers, fudge brownie, caramel peanuts and a tart cream cheese filling topped with a milk chocolate frosting. our customers favorite.3.69
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During Tech Ed 2007 in Orlando, I was able to grab some time from Kristian Andaker who is a Group Program Manager with the Exchange team for a quick video interview. Kristian shares some information regarding OWA features / enhancements in the upcoming Exchange Server 2007 SP1.
You can find this video on the Exchange Team Blog: http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2007/07/17/446358.aspx.
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Application essays for jobs and internshipsApr 5th, 2009 | By joegrimm | Category: Applications, Internship Interviews
By JOE GRIMM
Like many universities, some companies ask internship applicants to submit personal essays. For a lot of people, this is the most stressful part of the written application. They wonder why the company is asking for such detail. Candidates want to know what is left to say after the cover letter and resume.
Here are three reasons newsrooms might require essays:
• To find out how interested you really are. We get a lot of applications. They are dropped off, e-mailed in, sent by overnight mail and delivered in face-to-face interviews at the newspaper and on campuses in other states. We get To-Whom-it-May-Concern letters that seem to have been applied to the nation's newspapers as thoroughly as one might apply paint to the newsroom wall. We get very thoughtful, elaborate, and expensive portfolios. And we get everything in between. A person who wants the internship will write the essay. People who are too busy or who can't be bothered—well, that says something about their interest.
• Editors want to see how you write. Most clips are edited; most essays are not. That just makes sense. With clips only, editors are left to figure out the candidate's true writing ability.
• Just as the cover letter amplifies the resume, the essay takes us beyond the letter. An essay is an exercise in judgment and creativity. Will your essay explore an incident that pushed you toward journalism, or is it a chronological recitation of your life? How readily do you recognize an interesting and relevant story? How do you tell it? Most importantly, editors want to know what motivates you, what your ambitions are, what you can contribute. An essay forces you to think about that and to explain the directions you'd like to pursue.
So, your essay should do two things. It should show what kind of writer you are, and it should show how journalism fits into the larger picture of your life.
A good essay shows how you, as a person, have become you, the journalist. It is evidence that your journalistic self is deeply rooted in the real you. It reflects how well you understand why you have applied for this internship. A bad essay is one in which the writing is lousy or pedestrian, or that fails to make the connection between you, as a person, and journalism, your passion.
When you write an essay about yourself, be yourself. Larding the essay up with all kinds of platitudes or clichés will not help you. Be honest, be yourself, be real.
Pay attention to putting a good lead on your essay. Do not be too concerned about when it should start. It could be at birth, but the parts of your life that are relevant to journalism most likely came later. Do not be afraid to project your desired future, your goals, and dreams.
Do not be dull.
Essays can give editors insight into your motivations, and they can give you an opportunity to reflect seriously about your career choice and to focus your approach.


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The First World War prevented young Paustovsky from taking his degree at the University of Kiev. He also fought, on the Red side, in the civil war. Before becoming a professional writer, in his middle thirties, he deliberately moved from one occupation to another, working first as a trolley conductor, then as a factory hand, a fisherman, a sailor, a high-school teacher, a journalist. A born traveler, with a strong feeling for nature, he roamed the length and breadth of his vast country. He is a versatile and prolific author. His works include essays and studies of the native scene, several plays, and a number of tales, often autobiographical and showing a penchant for verbal landscape painting. He has also cultivated assiduously the medium of the short story. With their lyrical overtones, pastel colors, their serenity tempered by what Paustovsky himself calls "a drop of sadness," these humane, sensitive, compassionate narratives are in the Chekhovian vein. During the Second World War he was a correspondent from the sounthern front and received a medal for "Valorous Work in the Great Fatherland War."


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UTI MF may have to face RTI roving eye
As reported by Souvik Sanyal 19 Jun, 2008, ET Bureau
NEW DELHI: UTI Mutual Fund, the third-largest asset management company in India, could be made accountable under the Right to Information Act. In a move that could allow investors to seek data on the companys financial management, the Central Information Commission (CIC) would soon consider whether the financial control and profit sharing pattern of UTI Asset Management Company (AMC) calls for public accountability under the transparency law.
Primarily, the panel would consider whether the company is substantially financed and if its affairs are controlled by the government. The company has been jointly promoted by SBI, Life Insurance Corporation, Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda, with each holding 25% stake.
With the law not clear as to what constitutes substantial financing by the government, the CIC is expected to peep into the AMCs financial transactions to see if it has received any financial support from the government.
The RTI Act 2005 states that any institution established by the government or in receipt of direct or indirect funds from the government shall have to comply with the provisions of the law.
While UTI AMC argued that government did not have control over its management affairs, the statutory panel is expected to look at the control exerted by the promoters on the companys financial aspects.
In its order, the CIC has sought from the company last two years of balance sheets, articles and memorandum of association and details about its profit-sharing pattern. The CIC would also be considering the mode of appointment of directors of the company, to understand the governments influence on the company board.
UTI AMC has been appointed as the asset management company of the UTI Mutual Fund on December 9, 2002, and manages a corpus of over Rs 54,652 crore as on May 31, 2008.
Investors have taken the RTI route to get hold of closely-guarded financial data. Notably, the CIC had last year directed stock exchanges and SBIs financial services arm, SBI Cards, to set up an information redressal mechanism under the transparency law.
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We've probably all tried to argue to get our way at least once in our lives, but we're not sure it's ever been this adorable!
In this installment of the Viral Video of the Day, three-year-old Mateo uses his best debating techniques to convince his mom that he DOES need a cupcake, repeatedly demanding that she "listen!":
Throughout the clip, it also becomes apparent that this hard-headed little guy is as sneaky as he is charming as it's revealed that he tried to trick his grandma into giving him the tasty treat even after his mom (aka 'Linda'/'honey') said no!
We're not sure who won this particular quarrel, but one thing's for sure – someone has to get this kid on the fast-track to law school!
Have you ever met a kid as argumentative as this 3-year-old? Share your stories in the comments!


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Interview: Ken Applegate, VP, Transportation Services, Valero
Ken Applegate, VP, Transportation Services, Valero shares with readers of MarineLink.com his insights on key market drivers for the coming year.
What do you count as the biggest Technical challenge to your company/organization in the coming years?
KA: Valero is very concerned about the deteriorating infrastructure for both waterway and surface transportation in the and we do not see the necessary legislative focus today to address this issue. It will be a tremendous challenge for us given the declining state of our country's infrastructure to meet the increased global demand for fuel products. Increasing movements of consumer goods through our ports and downstream supply chains looks increasingly difficult increasing the risk that this becomes a limiting factor in our country's economic health and growth.
What do you see as the biggest Business challenge to your company's financial health?
KA: The impact of potential legislation by local and Federal governments is a major concern to Valero as we look ahead to future years. The legislated mandates on renewable fuel usage make it difficult for Valero to gauge the need for investment in growth projects in fuel production. Windfall profit taxes under discussion if passed would reduce Valero's ability to invest in its business lines. Producing today's clean fuels with their stringent specifications is a challenge for all refiners. Improvement in Valero's and the overall refining industry's operational reliability is a major area of focus in the industry as we look forward.
How is your company investing today to build a better future?
KA: Valero is making substantial investments in several of our core refineries in the and . We are adding additional crude oil processing capacity at our , facility. Additional coking and hydrocracking capability will be constructed at our Pt. refinery at an estimated cost of $2.4b. An expansion of our facility is also under review. These investments will allow Valero to process more volumes of low API gravity, high sulfur feedstocks and generate additional clean fuel supplies to meet and world demand. Valero is also investing in all its refineries to meet the new, more stringent fuel specifications for gasoline and diesel products. The higher prices for natural gas and electricity are also triggering investments in energy reduction and conservation projects across Valero's facilities. Valero is also making substantial investments to improve the reliability of operations across its system.
What legislative/political issue do you count as the most important for the marine industry in the next few years?
KA: There are a host of legislative issues that will be impacting the marine industry in the future. Needed legislation addressing surface/waterway infrastructure improvement and legislation impacting fuel and engine specifications are among the more important we see on the horizon. The marine industry recognizes the need to address global emissions from its activities and it is important for all participants to be engaged in the current debate underway that will ultimately determine the future regulations. In general, we at Valero would encourage all to become more involved in the political process given its potential impact on the business.
(Source: MarineNews, June 2008 edition, "CEO Six-Pack")


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VISTA —— A skilled seamstress and a woman who loved to work with her hands, Mary Stahr was someone who family members said could weave happiness into the fabric of any life.
Stahr, 90, died Tuesday at Tri City Medical Center.
Born in Colorado in 1915, her father moved the family to Saginaw, Mich., when Stahr was 7 years old, packing the family of seven —— and a sewing machine —— into a Model T Ford and driving the 1,500 miles to their new home.
"I know it sounds like something out of the Grapes of Wrath," said her daughter Carol Stahr. "They were farm workers, though. It really was a different kind of life."
Once in Saginaw, Mary met her future husband, Jake, at a dance when both were 18, and the couple remained in Michigan for more than 30 years.
As a young woman, Mary rode her bicycle to and from her job at a Chevrolet plant in Michigan, where she worked stamping numbers on airplane parts during World War II.
Taught to sew by her older sister when she was young, Mary always loved needlework and later worked as a seamstress.
"She had been sewing since she was a child; she worked as a seamstress at one of the best dress shops in Saginaw," Carol Stahr said. "She loved it, and sewed most of our clothes when we were young."
The Stahrs moved to Vista in 1956, and —— after the death of her husband in 1970 —— Mary purchased the lot next door to the couple's home and designed a new house.
"It was a darling house, and had a beautiful fireplace. It was up on a hill overlooking the area," Carol said. "She was proud of it, and stayed there for about 25 years."
Over the last 10 years, Mary took up hobbies related to her love of sewing: quilting and crocheting "scrubbies" for pots and pans. She used money from sales of the cleaning pads to pay for trips to places like Hawaii, Alaska, Australia and her hometown in Michigan, where she would visit family and friends.
A member of the Red Hat Society, Mary also loved working in her garden and playing bingo.
"She had what I call 'a sunshine personality' —— she could make anyone smile and laugh and people just felt good around her," Carol Stahr said. "She was just such a hard worker and wonderful person."