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INTERLIGHT MOSCOW 2017 - trade fair for decorative & technical lighting
We present KLUŚ company's latest achievements while supporting our distributor at the INTERLIGHT MOSCOW trade fair. We develop and modernise our trade show booth on an annual basis to attract the attention of the trade fair visitors.
KLUS company closed on 14.08 and 15.08 2017
On 14 and 15 of August KLUŚ company will be closed. Sorry for the inconvenience.
KLUS company in Düsseldorf!
KLUS company exhibited at EuroShop 2017 fair in Düsseldorf. These are one of the biggest exhibition fairs in the region. they gather many exhibitors from over 60 countries. This year's edition turned out to be the biggest in more than 50 years of history of this event. Thank You all for coming!
The new PN-EN ISO 9001:2009 cerificate
In December 2016 KLUS company has been subjected to the final evaluation. It confirmed our obtaining a certificate of Quality Management System for ISO 9001:2009 norm.
LUX LIVE 2016 fair in London - KLUS company presents its products, along with Mr. Resistor company, our british partner.
On 23-24 November in London, KLUS company, presented its products at LUX LIVE fair. Mr. Resistor company, our representative in Great Britain supported KLUS salesmen.
LED Specifier Summit fair in November 2016, Chicago.
KLUŚ company's exhibition system does well during large fairs and smaller ones, which last only one day. Our exhibitors are perfect sollution, especially when quick and easy montage plays a vital role.
MATELEC fair of electronic industry in Madrit with participation of a distributor of KLUS company.
Our company along with our distributor participated in another edition of MATELEC fair. We introduced our lighting components on one of the most important expositions of electric industry in 2016. We presented samples of our products as well as whole exhibition system, additionally decorated with an elegant suspended fixture.
KLUS company supports its distributor at INTERLIGHT MOSCOW light fair.
In november 8-10 2016, KLUS company supported its distributor at INTERLIGHT
fair in Moscow. For a year now we test and further develop our exhibition system. We decorate our stand with elegant fixtures made from products we offer.
PN-EN ISO 9001:2009 Certificate
In 2016, after a positive evaluation, KLUS company received a certificate of Quality Management System for ISO 9001:2009 norm.
KLUS profiles were used on a facade of Music Academy in Wrocław
The Music Academy in Wrocław building gained beautifully illuminated facade. KLUS profiles were used in the project.
International LIght Fair 2016 in San Diego
At the end of April 2016, KLUS company exhibited at the International Light Fair 2016 in San Diego.
Exhibition of KLUS profiles at the LEDucation 2016 fair in New York
At the end of March 2016, American branch of KLUS company presented our products in United States during the latest edition of LEDucation fair.
KLUS company in Frankfurt am Main - LIGHT+BUILDING fair 2016
In march 2016 our company exposed its products at Light+Building fair in Frankfurt am Main - one of the largest lighting fairs in the World.
International Light Fair in Warsaw, Poland, January 2016
KLUS company presented its products during International Light Fair 2016 in EXPO XXI Center in Warsaw, Poland.
Interlight in Moscow, November 2015
November 2015 - KLUS Company exhibited at Interlight Moscow fair.
LightShow West in Los Angeles, CA - October 2015
October 2015 - KLUS Company exhibited at LightShow West in Los Angeles.
Facade of the Pacific Office Building illuminated with KLUS profiles
KLUS fixtures were used to illuminate the facade of the prestigious Pacific Office Building.
LEDucation 9 in New York 2015
KLUS Company at LEDucation 9 in New York.
March 5-6, 2015 - KLUS Company exhibited at LEDucation 9 show in New York.
KLUŚ fixtures were used to illuminate selected parts of the exibition in the spectacular Museum of History of Polish Jews.
KLUŚ fixtures were used to illuminate selected parts of the exibition in the spectacular Museum of History of Polish Jews.
Illumination was executed by ALLED with the use of Kluś fixtures.
Construction on the most beautiful public utility building in Warsaw was completed in January 2013. The building, designed by the Finnish architecht, Rainer Mahlamäki, has 12.8 thousand m2 of floor space.
KLUS at INTERLIGHT 2014 fair in Moscow
KLUS has presented its offer at INTERLIGHT 2014 in Moscow.
We have presented our basic offer of LED profiles, free-standing fixtures, as well as upcoming launches: bent profiles, wide architectural profiles and new mounting accessories.
KLUS at MATELEC 2014 fair in Madrid
Between the 28th and 31st of October company KLUS has presented its offer at MATELEC 2014 fair in Madrid:
In addition to our standard offer, we have presented brand new products that will be gradually appearing in our offer: bent or wide profiles allowing the use of LED strips of high efficiency. We have also presented the new mounting accessories that expand the range of configuration options for LED fixtures and lighting.
Olimpic Center in Warsaw
We invite you to watch a short video from the exhibit of LUIGI CASSTIGLIONI that took place in the Museum of Sport and Tourism located in Olimpic Center in Warsaw which KLUS Company had an honor to illuminate the presented art.
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IPextreme®, Inc., the company bringing famous IP (intellectual property) to system-on-chip designers worldwide, announced an FPGA-optimized version of Freescale's V1 ColdFire® core available free of charge to Altera's Cyclone III customers through their online Core Store[tm], which was launched in January this year. Core Store simplifies the IP purchasing process by allowing customers to browse and license silicon-proven IP with a few quick and easy clicks.
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"We see a significant pent-up demand from the market for the ColdFire architecture, which is well-known but, until recently, not available for licensing," said Warren Savage, president and CEO of IPextreme. "The availability of a special version of the V1 ColdFire for FPGA customers provides a continuum of implementation options for customers adopting the ColdFire architecture."
A demonstration of the V1 ColdFire for Cyclone III on an Altera reference platform will take place next week in the IPextreme booth at the Freescale Technology Forum in Orlando, Florida.
License pricing and availability
The V1 ColdFire core for Altera's Cyclone III will be free of charge to Altera customers. Availability is planned for Q3 2008. IPextreme will directly license and support the V1 ColdFire core to Altera customers. For more information about all the Freescale ColdFire cores, or to obtain a license from IPextreme, visit the Core Store www.ip-extreme.com/corestore
About IPextreme Inc.
IPextreme packages, delivers and supports famous IP (intellectual property) designed by large semiconductor companies and used by system-on-chip (SoC) designers worldwide. These production-proven IP products serve both broad horizontal markets and specific verticals such as consumer and automotive, and are provided in a process-independent and EDA-neutral format for easy use by the widest range of customers. With a decade of experience in developing, packaging, licensing and supporting IP, IPextreme offers a complete business solution that allows semiconductor companies to strategically leverage their internal IP portfolio and expand overall revenue. The company has offices in Campbell, California; Munich, Germany; and Tokyo, Japan with representatives in China, India, Israel, Korea and Taiwan.
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Being a production of USA, this feature film of 2015 has been excellently directed by John Wayne S. III. You can watch Red All Over online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2015.
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Runtime: 100 minutes
Victor Love, Donna Biscoe, Aaron Harris, Joselito Marquez, Charmin Lee, Slim Thug, Jabari 'Jazz' Goree, Jessica Garza, GiGi Erneta, Angel Pean, Andre Pitre, Ash Thapliyal, John Wayne S. III, Gary Teague, Catherine Lawrence Kinslow and Lance Henry.
100-minute film (full movie) directed by John Wayne S. III.
The original audio of Red All Over has dialogues in Dolby Digital, it was produced in USA.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2015.
Screenplay written by Cess Black and John Wayne S. III.
Colemar Nichols.
Elanor Jones, Donna Mitchell, Nicole I. Stevenson, Terrance Crawford, Brian Mitchell, Harvey Clemons Jr., John Wayne S. III, Alonzo McCarty and Channing Hughes.
This film was produced and / or financed by Clarity Film Partners and Londyn Town Pictures.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie Red All Over has a duration of 100 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in EnglishDolby Digital in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
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Ville Parco del Pevero - Porto Cervo
for for sale
Eclecticism is the word that maybe best defines these important houses, personally rendered by architect Jean Claude Lesuisse, which are nestled between the rocks and the essences of meandering gardens in one of the most fascinating locations of Costa Smeralda.
The Place - a charming and appealing natural frame
The Parco Privato del Pevero protects and frames the villas that merge into Juniper trees and Lentisk and Rosemary shrubs. The villas lie on the gentle hills of Pantogia, one of the most renowned places of Costa Smeralda, and overlook the broad scenery that stretches from Pevero Bay to Li Nibani islands.
The Parco Privato del Pevero is an oasis of peace only 2 kilometres away from the Piccolo and Grande Pevero beaches and few minutes from the Piazzetta of Porto Cervo and the main services, the Marina, the Yachting Club and the famous Pevero Golf Club.
The project - a dream to experience nature
The new villas of Parco del Pevero, some of which are newly constructed, whereas other are under construction, camouflage themselves and almost blend with nature and the typical endemic vegetation due to the materly play of ground drops, gardens with Mediterranean scrub and local materials used.
All of the perspective plays undermine the traditional mental symmetries: the villas become sculpture houses with niches, turrets, suspended ceilings, stairs-paths, swimming pools and small lakes.
The special position of each villa donates unique views and exclusive sceneries on the Pevero Bay. The roomy verandahs, balconies and full-relief arches accommodate comfortable relaxation areas: the private gardens, 1000 to 2000 square metre wide, host unique pools whose profiles are enriched by granite rocks, stone walkways and sunbathing areas.
Original blends of materials for an impressive and top-quality architectural event
The finishes highlight the very elegant and exclusive character of these villas. Plasters in natural hues, finely worked wrought iron ornaments, fixtures and frames from handcrafted meranti mahogany wood and artistic glass inlays: but also ancient pan tiles, Ardesia stone, handcrafted terracotta-tiled floors and roof- gardens.
Precious details enhance the exclusive flavour of these villas: hand-moulded interiors, changing modules and mosaics, artistic light points from coloured Murano glass and wrought iron. And yet, a blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, where sheltered balconies covered with brick roof and pergolas from chestnut rows and latticework break inside-out boundaries.
Intentionally made different from one another, these homes boast:
• 2 / 3 / 4 double bedrooms with related ensuite facilities,
• spacious living and dining area
• kitchen
• guest toilet
• laundry, store-room and cellar
• own parking spaces
• large indoor and outdoor verandahs, patios and balconies
• the adopted technology provides centralized alarm systems,
• a central heating, air-conditioning and the provision of gym-relaxation areas.
The architect
Jean Claude Lesuisse, an architect of international fame, expressed its distinctive style in Costa Smeralda. The designer of the most beautiful houses and a man with great ability to synthesize art and tradition through a personal and unique interpretation of material, spaces, gardens and verandahs, has succeeded in combining the different rooms of the house, the gardens and the verandahs by creating a continuum between internal and external spaces.
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General and Practical Formation of Thiocyanates from Thiols
A new method for the cyanation of thiols and disulfides using cyanobenziodoxol(on)e hypervalent iodine reagents is described. Both aliphatic and aromatic thiocyanates can be accessed in good yields in a few minutes at room temperature starting from a broad range of thiols with high chemioselectivity. The complete conversion of disulfides to thiocyanates was also possible. Preliminary computational studies indicated a low energy concerted transition state for the cyanation of the thiolate anion or radical. The developed thiocyanate synthesis has broad potential for various applications in synthetic chemistry, chemical biology and materials science.
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Keywords: chemoselectivity ; cyanation ; hypervalent iodine ; thiocyanates ; synthetic methods
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Song Festival Notes ({{commentsTotal}})
Today, June 30, is the last day to buy the discounted general admission tickets for the choral concerts at the song festival arch. A few thousand extra tickets for the dance festival at Kalev Stadium went on sale on Friday, but were gone by the same evening.
For many, a highlight will also be the procession on Saturday, through the city to the Song Festival Grounds, starting around 14:00. It's the culmination of the torch procession that has been going on in the provinces for the last few weeks and, of course, like most parades, it's free.
The first choral performance of the song festival is at 20:00 on Saturday, while the second choral performance is at 14:00 on Sunday.
ERR's journalists have been covering the runup over at kultuur.err.ee. Here are a few highlighted stories:
Fred Jüssi, nature photographer and naturalist, recalls his first memory of the Song Festival, at age four:
Jüssi, was born in Aruba and returned to Estonia as a child in the last years before the occupation, remembered the 1938 festival: "I remember how the sound of the singing flowed in to my child's ear." He had made the trip into town with his mother from his aunt's house, who had a small farm along Narva maantee (where incidentally Jussi bus stop is now located).
"When we got to Lasnamäe, I heard how the sound of many people singing was carried on the breeze. I have later thought about what the wind does to sounds and voices and then I remember from time to time how the wind treated that big festival of singers - that's my first impression and memory from my first song festival."
The third and fourth graders at Rocca al Mare school in Tallinn will come to the festival in hand-crafted clothing from the pre-Christian era - not to be confused with traditional Estonian folk costume. Kristina Rajando, the designer, said that Rocca al Mare as a newer suburb lacked a definite association with a specific historical parish, so they decided to look into the deeper past. As no intact clothing has been found in what is now Estonia from the ancient past - vegetable fibers being notoriously short-lived compared to potsherds - Rajando took her example from finds elsewhere in the regionand did a little extrapolating.
All of the clothing was made of flax and wool using ancient technology. The children had a hand on making the items as well. "These clothing are made by the wearer, the whole outfit also kindled an interest in Estonian nationhood, as the children also learned the history of the clothing as they sewed them," said Rajando.


text: Posted October 12, 2011 Edit by Hinckley: Lesson 1: What is the discussion thread for? To let the host and other players know about unexpected travel. A separate PM should be sent to the host. For other members, non-players, to comment on the presentation of the game. Reading. So f--king read it. That's what it's there for. It contains info to help you so read every word of it. Have questions about what you've read? PM the host! Don't post your questions here. What is the discussion thread not for: Anything else!!! Do not: Ask questions about your role. Ask questions about your night action. Ask about game mechanics. Ask anything if you are a player. Play the game in this thread. We don't ask questions about the game in this thread, or play the game because: 1. It may give away your role or affiliation. It is meta-gaming. Why is it metagaming? Because if you don't understand your role or Night Action, you could be asking a question about it in public to confuse other players, make them believe you have a Night Action or make them believe you are a certain affiliation. It is against the rules. The rules state players should ask questions about the game to the host via PM. Do not use this thread for asking questions about the game. End edit This topic is for confirming your participation to the game and discussing the game: Cirque du Freak. Eighteen enthusiastic and promising students have been elected to participate in this game, but before that you need to confirm that you are still eager to play. The first day phase of the game will begin as soon as possible after all 18 have confirmed their participation. Here are the list of rules to this game, please read them through carefully before you post anything: The Rules: Each player will be given a character to play, who will be aligned with either the Town or the Mafia. To win the game, the Town must kill off all the Mafia, while the Mafia needs to outnumber the Town. Each day you will be able to vote to lynch a player. Voting should be done in the following format; Vote: Character (Player). Similarly, unvoting is to be done in the format; Unvote: Character (Player). No other format will be accepted. A majority vote is required to lynch a player. Each player gets one unvote a day. A game day will last a maximum of 72 hours. You may not vote in the first 24 hours. The day will end when a majority vote has been reached. After the day has concluded, a night stage will commence, which will last a maximum of 48 hours. Night actions must be sent to the host in the first 24 hours of the night stage. The alignment of lynched players, as well as those that died during the night, will be revealed at the beginning of the next day. You may not quote or pretend to quote anything sent to you by the game host via PM. This includes all the details of your character and role, as well as any night action results. Role claims and reporting of night action results are acceptable, but in your own words only. Do not attempt to use the structure of your role PM to your advantage. Do not play the game outside the thread. Similarly, do not post out of character inside the thread. Game tactics and roles may only be discussed in the game thread or via PM with other players. Private discussion is done at your own risk and should be treated as part of the game. If you are dead, you may not post in thread or discuss the game with any of the players. Any information you had becomes void, and may not be passed on. You may NOT edit your posts. You must post in every day thread. If you encounter a problem or have a question, please contact the host via PM. There are no clues hidden in the photo's, characters names, appearances or profession. So don't vote for Eval Kneval the ugly Hermit who lives on the top of mount Doom unless you have evidence to back it up. Violation of the above rules will result in a 5 vote penalty against you on your first offence, and the death of your character on your second offence. All players will shortly receive a private message that details their characters and roles. The first thing to remember is that if you get a character with a night action, do not reveal it. As the rules stated, you should not "play the game" (ie. theorize, accuse, reveal anything etc.) publicly outside the day threads - not even in this thread here. If you have questions about your character or role, please send me a private message. Use the pm I send you containing your character information. Here is the list of players and their respective characters: NPC Madam Mitsie – Cirque du Freak owner Houdini jr – Escape artist Players Benzini Brothers – Acrobats – Played by UsernameMDM Patricia – Animal trainer – Played by Volcanicpanik Mattilda – Bearded lady – Played by Darkdragon Jimbob – Clown – Played by Jedi Master Brick Zezili – Clown – Played by Cecilie Elasti Elisabeth – Flexible woman & lovely assistant – Played by Etzel Joshua Igneo – Fire breather – Played by Bricks and parts – In a relationship with Gingeroo Tora – Fortune teller – Played by Eiker86 Wilhelmina – Horse breaker – Played by Wuntin Stephanie - Lovely assistant – Played by Swils The amazing Barnabo - Magician – Played by K-nut Gabrielle - Mermaid - Played by Grigs Mr Mime - Mime – Played by Shadows Rinus - Ringmaster - Played by JediAnakin Aliandro Fajji - Snake Charmer – Played by Fred Fred Burger Gingeroono - Strongman - Played by GingerWookie – In a relationship with Joshua Igneo Norbert – Tallest man – Played by Nightshroud99 Dorothea – Tight rope dancer – Played by Darthnihilius Lesson 1: Confirmation In order to complete your confirmation you have to do three things: - Make a post in this topic stating that you're participating - Use the image in your character pm as your avatar or in your signature - Put your character name and act in your signature. More information about the roles and the game can be found here: - http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=54287 - http://www.mafiascum.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page Keep in mind that this is a Mafia School Game, so only the most basic roles are included. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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The Professional Standards Framework. Raj Dhimar. Session outline. Explore your interests and expectations of the PSF Provide opportunities for you to interpret and engage with the PSF Understand the dimensions and descriptors
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"Qualifications" for higher education lecturers?
Henard, F. and Roseveare, D. (2012)
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Robson, J, (2006), Teacher Professionalism in Further and Higher Education: Challenges to culture and practice
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I am a Revisionist from
California. First, thank you for your support of
Free Speech.
My take on "Denial" is that it relates to
what we expect of our own government. During and after World War II our governments (but
particularly the Soviet and British governments)
engaged in Black Propaganda…the best
propaganda was an exaggeration of true Nazi crimes. An example of this was the acceptance
into evidence at Nuremberg of reports regarding
Majdanek Camp, near Lublin, Poland.
The Soviet evidence was that 1,500,000
people were murdered at Majdanek and
converted into fertilizer.
Fast forward to 2005 and the
website of
the Auschwitz State Museum-
Here is a quote from the Auschwitz State Museum Website. Recent news December 2005
Majdanek Victims Enumerated
"Changes in the history textbooks? Lublin scholar Tomasz Kranz has established that the Nazis murdered 78,000 people
at the Majdanek concentration camp-several times fewer than previous estimates" [ see Majdanek ]
While 78,000 dead is a horrible
figure, it
turns out that the shooting pits, gas chambers,
the 1.5 million dead, and the fertilizer factory were all faked evidence.
This does not mean that killing 78,000
is anything other than a terrible crime.
And all the commanders of Majdanek ended
up being hanged. It means that the crimes
were exaggerated 20 fold and embellished
with macabre tales, all as a propaganda
I feel that it is important that
government and particularly our justice system
strive toward truth and that the misuse of the justice system Nuremberg should be
pointed out. For me, being a Revisionist
has to do with holding ourselves to a
standard of truth.
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Presenting the "Maltz Baird Advertising Clock Collection"
As always, Astorlive endeavors to bring you the "Best of Time," including the rarest and most unusual watch and clock collectibles. We are honored to be able to introduce to you the "Maltz Baird Clock Collection". This is one of the rarest and most important clock collections in the world today. Consisting of many 1 of 1 or "only" examples known.
The Baird clock has always been at the top end and the most prized of the Antique Advertising Clock world. These clocks were only produced from 1887 to 1897 for various companies to Advertise their products.Not many original clocks survived.
In the world of Baird Clock Collecting, emerged an expert collector; Mr. Jerry Maltz, who sought after the best of the best, all original clocks. For over 40 years he searched the world over, always looking for that "never seen before" Baird clock. In 1998 he wrote a book on the subject of Baird Advertising Clocks and included photographs and stories of some of his rarest and special clocks. He has given many talks and seminars on the subject.
In what we believe to be an opportunity of a lifetime, you now have a chance to own one of these beautiful 120 year old clocks, right out of the pages of Mr. Maltzs' Book. All of the clocks offered come from the Maltz Collection. Each clock that is featured in the book will include a copy of "Baird Advertising Clocks", personally signed by Mr. Maltz to complete your treasure.
Astorlive has a Baird clock in its private collection, we have to admit it always make us smile when we hear that 120 year old baby ticking away… Companies like Coca Cola knew what they were doing when they ordered their Coke Clock from Baird Clock Co. in the late 1800's and sent it to vendors selling100 gallons of coke.Over120 years later, that clock is still selling cokes & telling time….. WOW, a true piece of "TIME" History….Clock Manufacturer Baird Clock Co. Advertiser Coca Cola Circa 1889 Material Wood and Paper Mache Condition USED Dimensions 30 1/2" Long x 18 1/2" Wide Paper Dial with 11" Chapter Ring
1889 Coca Cola Advertising Baird Clock
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This is the First Known Coca-Cola Advertising Clock ModelEver Produced!
Right out of the Private Collection of Mr. Jerry Maltz (he has owned this clock for over 25 years) and found on Page 13 of his book, Baird Advertising Clocks.
Edward Baird produced the first line of Coca-Cola advertising clocks according to several resources including the Petretti's Coca-Cola Collectibles Guide. There are many variations throughout Baird's clock production; however, this is the oldest and rarest model known to exist. This model is the earliest knownCoca-Cola advertising clock in Coca-Cola's history. It features the earlyBaird quartered wooden doors, rounded base, and rosettes. This Baird clock is described by Mr. Jerry Maltz as a transitional piece in Baird history dating it to be fromthe 1889 era from when Edward Baird moved his production from Montreal, Canadato Plattsburg, NY This clock features the "Coca-Cola"script logo andthe slogan"The Ideal Brain Tonic," on the door enclosing the dial;theslogans "Delightful Summer and Winter Beverage" and "Specific for Headache" areon the visible pendulum door at the bottom. It retains its original paper on tin dial and Seth Thomas movement. This is the same clock found on page 13 of Jerry Maltz' Book Baird Advertising Clocks, where he describes the clock as follows: "This particular model of the COCA COLA clock has the doors made of quartered wood glued together. The center of the doors are grooved two and one half inches to permit the paper mache advertising to be glued into it. The glass on the bottom door is three and one half inches wide. It retains the rosettes which, on this clock were used for advertising the price of the product." As mentioned above, this sale also includes a copy of Baird Advertising Clocks, personally signed by Mr. Jerry Maltz.
There are a few imperfections that add to the character of this 120 year old clock, including patina and some marred edges. See photos for detail. Key and pendulum are included with each clock. All of the clocks from this collection wind and run; however, as with all 120 year old clocks, their timing may not be accurate and they can be temperamental. Key and Pendulum are included. This clock winds and runs. However, as with all old clocks its timing may not be accurate and they can be temperamental.
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The Voice from Outside: Stakeholder Resistance in Nonprofit Organizations
Click HERE to read the article in the December 2011 edition of Non-Profit Quarterly
December 13, 2011
Sean Buchanan and Patricia Bradshaw
What Exactly Is Stakeholder Resistance?A board-approved merger between two nonprofits is quashed due to pressure from donors. Two Girl Scouts mobilize opposition to the use of palm oil in Girl Scout cookies and get the nonprofit to change the recipe. A recreation center on the verge of closure is prevented from doing so by the work of community members. A labor dispute between musicians and management in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra leads to the creation of an advocacy group that becomes a powerful voice in the negotiation process. These examples highlight an emerging phenomenon that is gaining momentum worldwide—that of what we are calling "stakeholder resistance," but what some executive directors may experience as "stakeholder rebellion."
What is interesting about stakeholder resistance is that it originates with individuals who are not "insiders" in organizations, and that these "outsiders" are at times engaging in acts that challenge, disrupt, and even change organizational policies, practices, and actions. These individuals can actually limit the autonomy of organizational decision making, yet they are not legislators, lobby groups, or key funders. Generally speaking, an organization's stakeholders are those who are linked to an organization in ways other than a formal contract.1
In the case of nonprofits, stakeholders often include donors, members, and community members who engage with the organization either directly or indirectly.2 Frequently, a strategic planning process includes a stakeholder analysis—an exercise that involves identifying key stakeholders as well as their interests and sources of power. The really influential, or those whose interests are perceived to be a threat, are then attended to, and the rest are mostly ignored. Clients being served or small, widely distributed individual donors are examples of those who have traditionally been seen to have interests in alignment with those of the organization or as having diffuse power bases and hence not necessary to include in a strategic planning process.
The term resistance was originally used with a negative connotation, as in "resistance to planned and top-down change," and it implied that compliance with the dictates of the leadership was expected and positive.3 Since then, the term has been reclaimed by more critical scholars as an act of purposefully undermining the status quo and the taken-for-granted ways things are always done, and resistance is celebrated as an act that pushes back on established power relations.4 Within the second tradition, studies have focused primarily on two types of resistance: workplace resistance and civil society resistance. Workplace resistance focuses on how workers resist employer practices, actions, and rules. This resistance consists of both overt actions such as strikes, whistle blowing, and sabotage and more covert actions of resistance through rhetoric, shirking, cynicism, and humor.5
Research on civil society resistance, on the other hand, has focused well outside the domain of the organization and examines social movements and the processes by which groups form resistance against dominant rules, norms, or practices in society.6 Environmental NGOs have received particular attention for their acts of resistance. For example, the actions taken by Greenpeace to prevent Shell Oil's decision to dispose of an oil-storage buoy in the deep sea eventually resulted in Shell's overturning its initial decision.7 Civil society resistance differs from workplace resistance because it emerges from an external source, whereas workplace resistance emerges internally.
Stakeholder resistance, we are suggesting, falls in the space between workplace resistance and civil society resistance.8 These stakeholders are not employees of an organization but are likely more closely connected to the organization than the broader civil society. Take the case of the failed merger between Smile Train and Operation Smile—two organizations that repair cleft palates of children across the world. The resistance to the merger planned by the two boards of directors emerged primarily from the Smile Train donors, who mobilized opposition to the merger though an online petition.
In the case of the resistance enacted against the Girl Scout organization for its use of palm oil in cookies, it was two members of the girl scouts who engaged in the resistance. Fifteen-year-old Rhiannon Tomtishen and sixteen-year-old Madison Vorva learned through a Girl Scout project that the habitat of orangutans in Southeast Asia was diminishing because rainforests were being cleared for palm oil plantations. Palm oil, as it turns out, is a key ingredient in all Girl Scout cookies. After a failed attempt at sparking change with the Girl Scouts directly, Rhiannon and Madison began mobilizing support from other activist groups such as Rainforest Action Network.
Stakeholder resistance can also emerge from community members who interact with an organization. When a YMCA in Elmira, New York, was on the verge of shutting down due to a lack of funds, over two thousand community members signed an online petition urging local officials to find a solution to keep the YMCA operating. Meanwhile, grassroots groups of students from a local university and local elders met to discuss how the Y could be saved. This resulted in the adoption of the YMCA by a local senior center, allowing it to continue to operate.
On other occasions, stakeholder resistance might emerge from several groups simultaneously. The dispute between musicians and management in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra led to the creation of an advocacy group called Save Our Symphony, composed of several stakeholder groups including donors, audience members, and the local community. As the above examples illustrate, stakeholder resistance is unique in that it emerges from individuals and groups who are connected to an organization but often don't have the immediate access of an employee.
What Is Causing These Acts of Resistance?
While the specific causes of stakeholder resistance differ from organization to organization, it appears that underlying almost all the acts is a deep dissatisfaction with the organizations' responsiveness to their stakeholders. Specifically, in each of the examples highlighted in this article the acts of resistance against the organization resulted from a lack of voice given to their stakeholder groups in organizational decisions. This marginalization of the stakeholders may stem from the fact that they were considered to be secondary stakeholders,which afforded them less of a direct influence on organizational decision making than primary stakeholders, such as board members.9 Furthermore, these secondary stakeholders are less organized than other broader stakeholder groups such as social movement organizations like the environmental NGOs mentioned earlier.10 Thus, with less assumed importance to the organization and less formal power, these stakeholders are often not given adequate attention by their focal organizations.11 Under these conditions of little formal voice and low organizational responsiveness, stakeholders who have a particular interest that they feel strongly about are more likely to engage in the types of resistance this article describes. It may also be the case that there may be a triggering event that activates resistance and that these events are difficult to anticipate. As the resistance mobilizes and the emotional subtext gets more heated (these acts are often accompanied by anger or anxiety), there is an amplification of a collective voice among what are normally diffuse actors.
Although these stakeholders are often in marginalized positions vis-à-vis the organizations, the organizations often attempt to communicate with them. Traditionally this has been through publications such as newsletters, which represent one-way communication mechanisms. The collective voice of stakeholders would traditionally be at a membership meeting, and while revolts have taken place in such forums, they could also at times be anticipated and managed. Nonprofit leaders recognize that these stakeholders have a critical role in the success of the organization, and failure to meet the needs of stakeholders can have many negative consequences.12
What Is Enabling These Acts of Resistance?
What has caused this apparent surge of stories of stakeholder resistance? Why now? One commonality to all these examples is the presence of social media as a tool for stakeholder communication, mobilization, and engagement. As recent examples in Egypt and Libya have demonstrated, social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter can play a large role in activism and resistance. There are several reasons for the effectiveness of social media in resistance—primarily, the direct, efficient, and low cost of Internet communication provides a powerful tool to engage a wide variety of stakeholders who may be isolated from traditional forms of collective action.13 Interestingly, the interactivity of social media facilitates an unprecedented degree of two-way communication between organizations and stakeholders. Increasingly, nonprofits are using social media to engage their stakeholders through information provision, disclosure of performance, fundraising, and two-way communication.14 This communication provides an avenue for organizations to engage stakeholders; however, it also provides a means for stakeholders to resist organizational actions or practices.
For example, the dispute in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra was made very public through social media, with the Save Our Symphony advocacy group creating a Facebook page where stakeholders could communicate with each other and the organization.
Opposition to the Smile Train and Operation Smile merger and the closing of the Elmira, New York, YMCA gained momentum through the use of social media platforms. And when a group in Minnesota started a campaign to boycott the annual Basilica Block Party to protest the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis's support of a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, it was done through the group's Facebook page, which gained over six thousand followers.
Stakeholder resistance can also occur right on the organization's own social media sites, albeit in a more disorganized fashion. For example, one way in which stakeholders voiced support for a ban on palm oil in Girl Scout cookies was to post negative comments on the Girl Scout Facebook page.
In all the above cases, previously diffuse actors came together virtually and thus shifted their power base.
Strategic planning processes that include stakeholder analysis of stakeholders' respective interests and power must include a more critical appreciation of the power of these previously relatively powerless actors and take into account the impact of social media. Ironically, as with the Girl Scouts example, the sites that are often used in these resistance actions are ones established by the nonprofits themselves; when these are not managed well or monitored, there is no one to respond to concerns that are expressed or to catch the trigger events, and before long strong emotions—and then actions—escalate.
Challenges and Opportunities for Organizations
Stakeholder resistance presents a number of challenges for nonprofits. As a result of the increasing two-way communication between organizations and stakeholders, there is greater opportunity for formal resistance on the part of stakeholders than ever before. Moreover, the actions of organizations are becoming more transparent and publicly available, leaving little opportunity for organizational actions, practices, and policies to go unnoticed by stakeholders.
Another challenge for organizations with respect to stakeholder resistance is that it takes place on a public stage. In the cases of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra dispute and the Smile Train and Operation Smile merger opposition, the debates occurred in a very public way on company websites and Facebook pages. In some cases the debates can get very heated and, in some cases, reflect negatively on the organization as a whole.
Studies have shown that while most nonprofits have a social media presence, it tends to be underutilized as a communication tool. One study examined the Facebook pages of 275 nonprofits and found that relationship building with stakeholders was virtually nonexistent.15 Another study of nonprofits suggested that these organizations appeared to view the mere creation of social media pages as active engagement with stakeholders.16 Thus, it appears that while social media is providing more of an opportunity for organizations and stakeholders to communicate with each other, the bulk of interaction occurs during periods when stakeholders are unhappy with the organization.
Of course, the increasing engagement and power of stakeholders need not be viewed as a negative for nonprofits—especially considering how many of them are actively trying to increase stakeholder engagement and how many are committed to democratic participation. The generative dialogic communication between organization and stakeholder that is facilitated by social media offers an opportunity for these organizations to openly and effectively engage stakeholders and build a greater sense of community.
In the cases of stakeholder resistance outlined in this article, the organizations under scrutiny appear to have lacked a clear and open line of communication with their stakeholders. By closing themselves off, the organizations, perhaps inadvertently, created a barrier between themselves and their stakeholders. We suggest that these are the conditions under which stakeholder resistance will most likely occur.
Acts of stakeholder resistance are unlikely to disappear anytime soon. As the examples in this article indicate, stakeholders have been quite successful in their acts of resistance. Mitchell, Agle, and Wood note that organizations are likely to be most responsive to stakeholders with high levels of power, legitimacy, and urgency; and when stakeholders actively resist, they increase the power they have in relation to the organization by mobilizing opposition and resources.17 This increased power then works to heighten the urgency and enhance the legitimacy of their grievance in the eyes of the organization and the world at large. The increasing power of social media provides an important tool as well as a potential weapon for stakeholders, and the trend in stakeholder resistance will likely continue to grow in importance as more stakeholders begin to make their voices heard—making it essential for nonprofits to put serious time and effort into their active engagement with their stakeholders.
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Musician's address to the Annual Meeting
December 8, 2011, MDSO bassoonist Victoria King delivers remarks to DSO's General Annual Meeting
Click HERE to view the address on the DSOM website
Good afternoon, Governing Members, Members, Board Members, Staff and Colleagues,
I am Victoria King and am currently musician liaison to the DSO's Governing Members. I have been a Detroit Symphony Orchestra bassoonist for 28 years.
The bassoon is often referred to as the clown of the orchestra. In order to play the bassoon well, one must be all thumbs. My left thumb alone operates ten keys. With all of the work our opposable thumbs have to do, we bassoonists like to think of ourselves as being a little further along the evolutionary scale than other musicians. We therefore can be seen, not as the clowns of the orchestra, but as the crown of the orchestra.
All clowning aside, we, the musicians, would like to thank all of you for several reasons: your generosity, your dedication, your enthusiasm. Whether your support comes in the form of your time, your attendance at concerts, or your donations, we want you to know that your participation has never been — and never will be — unnoticed and unappreciated. While most of you do not appear on stage or on staff, please know that you are a vital part of this Detroit Symphony Orchestra family.
We know you remember that, at this time last year, this institution was in extreme distress. Remembering last year is imperative so that everyone can step back and learn from all of our mistakes and strengthen our resolve — together — to never allow things to get to that point again.
There have been recent activities and happenings to celebrate. This institution means so many different things to so many different people — from our educational programs to our jazz concerts, for example — but let us not forget the name under which we operate: the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra — the musicians that comprise what you see and hear onstage at Orchestra Hall, in the community, on recordings and the internet, and around the world — is the true public face of what we are all about: the performance of great music by a great orchestra. This is our primary "product" and we must never lose sight of that.
To be honest, we are concerned and will always be concerned about that product. While we remain committed to excellence, we can't help but wonder if we will be able to attract and retain the best musicians in the future. At present, musicians are leaving at a far greater rate than they can be replaced. The results of recent auditions have been mostly unsuccessful, a dramatic and telling indication that there is much work to be done to repair our reputation among those exceptional musicians whom we seek to fill the many open positions in the orchestra. We must have a stable team on stage to regain — and maintain — the ensemble's distinctive sound and performing tradition that have made us unique and respected around the world. We all must do what we can to reverse this trend if we are to maintain an orchestra that is great, an orchestra that is relevant – an orchestra of which we can all be proud.
Rebuilding – whether it is an orchestra, a city — or even trust — is difficult work, but it can be done and it must be done. With your attention, assistance, and goodwill, together we will rebuild — one step at a time — and it will be done.
Again, we thank all of you for all of the time, resources and energy that each of you have provided on behalf of this organization.
And thank you for this opportunity to share this with you and, on behalf of my friends and colleagues of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, we wish you a very happy and healthy holiday season.
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2011 Annual Meeting Summary
Released by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on December 9, 2011
This afternoon, DSO voting members, orchestra and staff met to sum up fiscal year 2011, a year that saw both a trying work stoppage and a triumphant comeback. Below is a summary of the statistics that accompanied those realities. The full press release outlining Fiscal Year 2011 is available here.
In place of a traditional concert season, DSO programming was limited to a six-week "Spring Season" (April 9-June 6), performances which saw sold-out and standing room only audiences. The total Spring Season audience totaled 40,456 (three times the expected number), meeting the Spring Season revenue goal of $456,000. In the abbreviated season, the DSO raised $9.92 million in annual, event, and project contributions and marked the achievement of revised season contribution goals. This is in contrast to $11.8 million raised in 2009-10.
Summer collaborations with the Eleanor and Edsel Ford House attracted over 5,600 attendees, exceeding the ticket sales goal by 46 percent and resulting in two sold-out concerts. The "Salute to America" concerts at Greenfield Village attracted approximately 26,000 patrons with sales of $490,726, putting it among the top five attendance years for the 19-year-old event.
These encouraging results have continued through these first seven weeks of the 2011-12 season. Through November 30, 2011, DSO reports fundraising of $5.1 million in gifts and pledges, putting the 2011-12 campaign 74 percent ahead of last year's campaign through the same time period. Tickets sales are up 18 percent above the first seven weeks of the 2009-10 season and revenue is up 37 percent.
The DSO is reaching a broader audience than ever. Our brand new "Live From Orchestra Hall" HD webcasts have helped us share the DSO's music with more than 25,000 people in 35 countries since April. Previewed in the May, and kicking off this weekend, the inaugural season of the Neighborhood Concert Series is expanding our audience base to six metro Detroit neighborhoods: Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Dearborn, Grosse Pointe, Southfield and West Bloomfield Township. More than 1,200 subscriptions have been sold, 80 percent of which have no recent DSO subscription history and a third of which have no recent DSO ticketing history whatsoever. And similar to the Spring Season, roughly half of the patrons buying single tickets to DSO classical concerts are new to the DSO.
The meeting was followed by a strolling dinner, generously provided by the Board of Directors in honor of the Orchestra.
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Things That Pose As Stamps
In stamp collecting terminology there are stamp-like items that purport to be stamps but are not considered to be legitimate postage stamps. These stamp-like items are not fakes, counterfeits, or forgeries. They are called "labels." They are issued by places that do not have a recognized postal service. There are many types of labels that can be confused with legitimate stamps.
These labels have many of the same physical attributes as postage stamps. The important point is that these labels cannot be used for postage. Many of these labels are issued from privately held islands. Even though they don't qualify as "stamps" many collectors do find them worth acquiring for their beauty and attractiveness.
Other types of labels are Christmas and charity seals, trading stamps, and similar items. Many kid's stickers get confused with postage stamps. To top it off, some countries issues stamps that depict cartoon characters that can be confused with children's stickers that can be bought at many stores or be given away from doctor's offices.
Some of these stickers look enough like postage stamps, that people have mistakenly used them to mail letters. Sometimes these stickers make it through the mail. Don't test the system on purpose as the U.S. Postal Service takes a very dim view on such attempts to cheat the system.
Other forms of labels that have no legitimate postal validity are issued by nonexistent countries. These "countries" are governments in exile or separatists who realize the public-relations value of labels and stamps in general. They hope that some entrepreneurs will pick up the stamps at a "discounted" price and then sell them at "face" value to achieve a profit.
While there are many of these "posers" around to collect, there are some "stamps" you should be aware of. There are many fakes and forgeries out there that have stumped experts for decades. Forgeries fall into two classes:
• Postal Forgeries—These are stamps that are forged in quantity specifically to be used as postage for purposes of defrauding a government. Although stamp collectors have detected some of these frauds. It is the duty of the USPS to investigate forged postages stamps to defraud the Postal System. These fraudulent stamps are the smaller definitive stamps rather than commemorative stamps.
• Philatelic Forgeries—These types of stamps are faked in smaller quantities to defraud stamp collectors. Many philatelic forgeries are created from lower-value stamps to look like rarer or more valuable stamps.
There are various ways that stamps are forged. One way is to add an "overprint" which is one or more lines of type or a simple graphic to the stamp after it has been printed. Another way is to adjust the perforations by adding them to a side of the stamp where there were none before. This is known as "reperfing."
Another way to forge stamps is to chemically remove a color to produce a "color missing" error. Removing a cancellation and adding gum are also tricks of a forger allowing him to make a used stamp to appear to be "new."
While many fakes and forgeries do exist, they usually aren't in enough quantity that the average collector should have to worry about getting stuck with one. Most forgeries are intended to fool people who invest in rare stamps.
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The Aldine Mustangs were picked to finish sixth in the final District 19-5A football standings by Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine.
But that is OK with head coach Bob Jones.
"We are always picked to finish low," said Jones, who has undergone a pair of colon-rectal surgeries and worn a colonoscopy bag for six months to get healthy enough to coach the 2008 season.
"Two years ago, we were picked to finish sixth and we wound up second," he said. "Last year, we were picked to finish fifth and made the playoffs. Being picked low doesn't seem to bother us."
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But losing four players — Daniel Campbell (USC), Darron Thomas (Oregon), Demitrius Dugar (Northwestern) and Tyson Williams (West Texas A&M) — might affect the Mustangs.
"I think that might be some of the reason we were picked so low," admitted Jones, who wat ched his club lose to Lamar in the first round of the 2006 and 2007 playoffs. "But that is OK. Our kids know they don't get much respect. But to get the respect, you have to win ball games."
Aldine, which opened the season against powerful Clear Lake last week, will travel to meet Deer Park at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Abshier Stadium.
Deer Park is picked to finish third behind Pearland and Pasadena Memorial in District 22-5A.
"We started out by scrimmaging the No. 5 team in the state (in Westfield)," Jones said. "Then, we played the No. 30 ranked team (in Clear Lake). And it doesn't get any easier. Deer Park also has a good football team."
After Deer Park, Aldine also will take its chances against Klein Forest.
"They only have one of the best running backs in the state (in Dominic Wilkins)," Jones said with a laugh. "Other than that, they are just like everybody else."
Jones said he was pleased with his team's play against Westfield.
"We tied them two (touchdowns) to two (touchdowns)," he said. "I thought our kids were very competitive. We made some mistakes, but the effort was outstanding. When the effort is good, you can live with those things.
"Westfield wouldn't be picked fifth if they weren't talented," he added. "We also had a week of practice on them. We started practice Aug. 4 (because we didn't have spring practice) and they did. We had a head start on them, but they are definitely very talented."
Jones said his health is great heading into the season.
"I am doing good," he said. "Everything is fine and dandy. I feel very blessed. I really do.
"(In fact), this is probably the healthiest our whole team is going to be (during the season)," he said. "Knock on wood, we hope to stay that way. One key injury can make a big difference."
Aldine will be counting on the returning talents of Tavon Bolden (free safety), Tiki Anderson (wide receiver), Mike Williams (cornerback) and Clyde Green (wide receiver).
"We are getting better and better every day," Jones said. "The kids are learning and the effort is outstanding.
"But it still comes down to executing and winning," he added. "We are not going to be playing the Sisters of the Poor. We break our season down into three seasons — non-district, district and playoffs. We want to come out of non-district with a winning record. We want to come out of district with a winning record. The only season where you have to be undefeated is the playoffs."
Clear Lake, which is picked to win District 24-5A, has a defensive tackle, Stephen Barrera, who has signed with Texas A&M, and a kicker, Dustin Hopkins, who has signed with Florida State.
"They are outstanding," Jones said. "They have great talent and are well coached. They let us know what we need to work on in a real hurry."


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With a small card today, I will try and look at a few of tomorrows' games. Perhaps we can catch the most beneficial lines?
Michigan @ Wisconsin ~ Tough match-up on a side, but a natural lean to the Under (5-0 last 5 at Wisky and 6-0 last 6 meetings). Over though is 16-4-2 in Michigan's last 22 Saturday games and that is a bit much to overlook. The underdog has fared quite well in this series lately going 6-1 ATS over the last few years. However, the Badgers are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 home games vs a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. They definitely rise to the competition at home. For reasons unknown, the Wolverines have performed very poorly in Saturday matinees this season (1-6 ATS last 7 Saturday games)? Badgers (as small chalk) in a high-scoring affair? Doesn't sound very logical, but........I was willing to give a couple, getting points is a bonus!
**Wisconsin +2½ (-115)
Wisconsin (+130) ~ Hate relying on FTs, but.....
Ole Miss @ Mizzou ~ Fun to watch. Of that I have no doubt. I certainly would expect a few points in this one. Off the top of my head I am thinking about a Mizzou first half and a Mississippi 2nd. As the Rebs are almost sure to catch at least a couple, I am looking their way. Taking the points, in any case. Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs a team with a winning % above .600. Tigers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs a team with a winning SU record. That about sums it up, IMO. The Tigers just don't seem to have that killer instinct any longer. Unbeaten home record possibly in jeopardy. I don't think they have an answer for Henderson/Holloway. The Over will be worth a gander regardless of how high.
Mississippi +7½ (-120) ~ Certainly more than I expected, but I'll take it.
GT @ VT ~ In thinking ahead, I do believe this total will open on the low side. As much as I do not trust the Hokies, the 'Jackets' and their 0-5 road record are not a much better option. I don't know if there will be a side play on this, as neither team can really be counted on to produce. The Over will likely be the only play here, as I expect the game to finish in the 130-135 range (although their last meeting closed at 134.5, I think the venue may have it a tad lower). Their last two meetings have gone to OT with, in each case, the fave being at or near DD chalk. There should be some revenge for GT's loss at home as a 10 point favorite last month. Have to be the points here or nothing. Let's see what we can get?
Georgia Tech +½ (-110) 1st Half ~ I do like the revenge angle and the fact that GT seems to have made bigger strides since then.
Georgia Tech (-115)
S Illinois/Indiana State ~ While there is little doubt that the Sycamores will win....how high will the line be set? Unfortunately, this is another case of a team that plays down to their competition. Although they are generally a cover-machine, they are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs a team with a losing SU record. This gives us some cause for concern. The fact that the Salukis are not a good ATS proposition offsets it a bit, but to what degree? The Over will certainly be worth some consideration, but SI is liable to take the air outta the ball at any given moment. Bad L/M....pass on the Sycs spread.
Hogs/Vandy ~ Make no mistake, the Razorbacks can only experience a letdown off their huge Gator upset. They are still 0-5 on the road and likely to be 0-6 after this one. The Under appears to be the way to go, although their history dictates the Over (being 11-2 in their last 11 meetings). Arkansas also has a bit of a history beating Vandy as an underdog. We'll see what the "Razor" has to say on this one? Hoped for an extra bucket, but believe the 'Dores win SU anyway.
Vanderbilt +1½ (-110)
Cowboys/'Horns ~ As good as Okie State has appeared at times, they have often appeared bewildered on the road with their 1-4 record. I do have to give them some props in that they have handled teams they should (Cowboys are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs teams with a losing SU record). Having said that, they are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs teams with a winning home record. Texas has bounced back well recently going 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU loss. Looks like layin' a little wood on a Texas play.....depending on the line. Under a definite look-see.
Texas +4½ (-125) ~ Way off on this line, but I'll take it. Sprinkled the +155 ML.
Memphis +½ (-105) 1st Half ~ Still having a hard time buying the dog-tag on Memphis' 13 game winning streak?
Texas A&M +2½ (-110) ~ Looking to take the money A&M made me the other night to make some more. Which Aggies show up? Any team that wins at Rupp catching more than a bucket is worth the play, IMO.
TCU +7½ (-120) ~ I get the Frogs' letdown spot and all that, but they still have a tough defense. When did WV become an offensive juggernaut? Win yes, cover....not so sure?
SJ/UMass ~ Currently only looking at the Under, but given a handful I could likely be convinced to go with the dog. Home favorites have done exceptionally well in this match-up, though. Probably better left alone?
Florida State -4 (-110) 2nd Half (Bad call. Nothing going right) ~ They didn't shoot badly....just limited opportunities. Expect them to be in it at the end.
Pittsburgh +1½ (-110) ~ I haven't been a Bearcat believer this season and they have proven me wrong a couple of times. They are 0-6 ATS in their last home games, so with this line the Panthers may just win it.
**Richmond +4½ (-120) ~ Billies with very tough D. Spiders took a run at 'em, but came up short....
Richmond (+165) ½ unit ~ This is a team that has beaten Charlotte (by 20), VCU and Xavier in their last 3 home games. Great value, IMO.
New Jersey Devils (+105) ~ At home, I have to take the value.
Anaheim Ducks (+160) ~ Too much value to pass up.
Toronto Maple Leafs (+145) ~ Without living in one of these cities it is difficult to understand just how fierce this rivalry is. It is akin to the Yanks/Red Sox in every way.
There are a couple of totals in the Picks' section.
Cleveland Cavaliers +5½ (-115)
Milwaukee Bucks Under 105½ (-110)
Golden State Warriors +6½ (-120)
Golden State Warriors/Dallas Mavericks Over 106 (-110) 1st Half
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best of luck buddy
Nice. Agree w.that under. My only concern would be if it IS a close game, FT's at the end can screw up a good bet. But, for sure the pace will be slower than VMI versus Asheville!
NC/VMI may cover that B10 gameline in the 2nd half....LOL
Thanks, Jester...
Good luck Bruno
Nice analysis Bruno. Love your thoughts on Missouri/Mississippi. Mizzou has been beating up the bottom feeders of this league, but they aren't beating anyone that's any good. I'll be taking a hard look at that game.
Good luck bruno.
Great work as always here B.
Thanks, guys. Feels a bit strange lookin' this far ahead?
Bruno, I'm saying the oddsmakers chalk hogs (-5) and the entire world jumps on the pigs expecting bacon. I see 72% of wagers coming in on hogs, line holds steady, and instead of getting the bacon, become the bacon once again w/ horrid 3 pt. shooting, missed one & one opps and the such. The game will look like they are trying to machete their way out of the jungle. Under definately worth a look.
...........but then again I have become jaded & definately cumbersome to myself.
LOL.....I hear that, RBF....thanks for chimin' in. I just can't see the Pigs going anywhere but to the slaughterhouse tomorrow.....
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Entry #11
A decision has been made for what I will draw on my famous paper.
The person who's idea was picked randomly out of a hat is....SevenSeize... and her abstract black and white patterns idea.
This normally isn't my style at all so its going to be interesting to try something abstract for a change.
Sorry this took so long. Lot of stuff to do and vacations and shit.
Probably not exactly what everyone was expecting but hey, I don't normally do abstract stuff for a reason. I tried to just turn my mind off and just go with it, but the problem is that whenever I attempt automatic drawing or doodling all i do is end up drawing value scales and tree stumps.....
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2009-07-16 16:37:45
I am excited way more than I should be!!!!! :-)
its your idea on a famous scrap of paper, thats something to tell the fucking grandkids about.
2009-07-22 21:03:06
Thanks for scouting man! Greatly appreciate it!
2009-07-29 04:03:38
Well, I still thought mine was genius, but I'm definitely interested to see how you interpret the idea and actually get something on paper, so to speak.
Yeah there were some great ideas, but I chose them randomly out of a hat so don't feel bad that yours didn't get picked. I might go back and do some of the ones that I really liked, just not on the famous paper.
2009-07-30 11:13:37
It worked for zebras.
Interestingly enough, what i have so far looks nothing like zebra patterning.
2009-07-30 13:43:13
You were finally modded, eh?
2009-08-05 04:05:59
People are becoming mods every day nao
Ive been a mod since the begining of time, just never showed it till recently when i got the jaundice disease.
2009-08-08 16:41:21
Where's my damn paper tutorial?! How am I suppose to know what's better to use charcoal on and what's best for semen?
Whine whine whine
http://art101.newgrounds.com/news /post/358911
2009-08-13 22:45:17
If you give me some sort of address I can mail you the real piece.
2009-08-29 16:00:35
Hey, well done mate. Looks good.


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So everyone and his dog has been outraged at polling irregularities in some constituency or the other and blamed everyone from rival political parties to provincial governments to local patwari to bijli ka muhikma to TV anchors to their darzi and in-laws for imagined and real slights and injustices. It is heartening to see that people not only voted but they also cared about the process and did whatever they could to ensure that their voices are heard.
The elections are over now and the people have spoken. They have done their duty as voters but now they have to be responsible about their role as concerned citizens and continue their pressure on not only the government but also the opposition parties to fulfill the promises they made during the election campaign and to get their voice across.
The easiest way to stay in touch with your representatives is through social media. Almost every political party has official facebook presence, use that page to put your point across and garner support for your cause or opinion. Use twitter to directly interact with politicians, if you speak to them without resorting to foul language and name calling, chances are that they will interact with you and listen to what you have to say.
Make sure you know who your representative in provincial and national assembly is and try and contact them irrespective of your political affiliation because they do not just represent the people who have voted them in, they represent their entire constituency. For instance, if you believe that elected local bodies should be brought back for smooth functioning of the government at your town and tehsil level, badger your representative into bringing that system back.
Once all the assemblies are in order, their websites would have email addresses and phone numbers of all the parliamentarians who can be contacted, if you have suggestions, opinions and views, share them with your representative or any representative who you think will respond. Talk to them, inundate them with your message, wear them down and make them listen to you because they are your representatives and they are in the parliament to make sure that your voice, your hopes and your aspirations are represented in both legislation and government actions.
Be active, participate in the process. If you want the system to change and the politicians to change, you have to change the way you have behaved until now and take charge because that is the only way to bring about any change. There are no guarantees that you will get the desired results if you do your duty as an active concerned citizen but if you don't shake things up, you know that things will remain static and you will be contributing in maintaining that status quo, it is up to you what you want to be, an agent of change or someone who maintains status quo.


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