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As of this writing, the individual has ten days after service of the order within which to contact a local branch of the DTVIV's Office of Driver Safety and request a hearing.
Note: Previously, the licensee was given 30 days within which to request a hearing, but this was unilaterally shortened by the Department to ten days to decrease the number of requests and, thus, the growing caseload. See Vehicle Code § 13558(d). If the department cannot schedule a hearing within the 30 days and the applicant has made the request within ten days of notice of suspension, he will be granted a stay of the suspension. The stay of suspension in such a situation is not simply "departmental policy", but is required by law: Vehicle Code § 13558(e) mandate the extension.
The hearing will be conducted at a place designated by the department "as close as practicable to the place where the arrest occurred, unless the parties agree to a different location." [Veh C § 13558(b)] If the Driver Safety office nearest the arrest location is inconvenient to the client and counsel, a request for a transfer to a closer office can be made. The department will often grant such a request if they will not need the live testimony of the officer or other witness; conversely, of course, if counsel plans to subpoena the officer, witness fees will increase.
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If the hearing is for a refusal, the first two issues remain the same, and two others replace the third as per § 13557(b)(1):
It should be noted, that the issue of probable cause to arrest for drunk driving opens the door to cross-examination of the officer as to the entire range of symptoms observed: driving, appearance, field sobriety tests, statements, breath test, and the like.
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Pastor making return to his roots
Darin Pastor's family has a long history in Western New York.
His family operated the Pepsi-Cola Buffalo Bottling Corp. for 48 years before selling it in 2003. He owns a home in the Buffalo region and has many family members who live here. He visits often.
Now Pastor, a seasoned 42-year-old businessman, is bringing a branch of his publicly traded company, California-based Capstone Financial Group, back to the region as well.
Pastor said the decision was motivated by the prospect of growth in the region's technology and life sciences sectors, especially concentrated at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
The firm, which specializes in investment banking and wealth management, will establish a branch some where near the intersection of Main Street and Transit Road in Clarence.
"In Western New York, you have a well-educated population, you have some great schools such as (the University at Buffalo) that are leading the way, and technology, health sciences and medicine is a big part of the local economy," Pastor said. "With that kind of brain power, a lot of innovative people haven't been able to get ideas financed. That's where investment banking comes in."
Pastor, who has held high-ranking positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Prudential Insurance Company of America, founded Capstone Financial Group in 2013. In mid-January, Capstone announced an expected quarterly net income of $20.2 million in the first three months of its 2014-15 fiscal year.
At the time, Pastor attributed that success to "several sizable investment banking deals, as well as from the wealth management firms we have acquired" and said he expects the firm to maintain its momentum.
Capstone gives its employees equity shares in the company, which Pastor believes motivates them to "work a bit harder than they have before." Its investment side focuses on micro-cap companies (meaning, a market value of between $50 million and $300 million). Pastor said his business values customer service and the treatment of employees, and follows his family's longstanding tradition of community service.
Darin Pastor's grandfather and great uncles purchased the Buffalo Bison Hockey Club, an American Hockey League team, in the mid-1950s. They sold the club in the early 1970s as the Buffalo Sabres were coming into existence.
Pastor tried unsuccessfully in 2013 to purchased the financially struggling Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. His bid was rejected by the NHL but Pastor said his interest in the Coyotes continues.
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Joe -- I don't know these Phillipis, but found it interesting that another SW Virginia family moved to Spink County SD within a year of one of my Houseman groups.Jeremiah Houseman, brother of Samuel Houseman who's buried at Mt. Ephraim church, and his family moved to the Spink County/Brown County SD area in 1884.I presume it was wanderlust and free land?Do you know if there were others?
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The former Arsenal starlet has done nothing but impress since arriving in Italy from Coventry City.
He hit vital goals in the InterToto Cup - which helped Perugia into the Uefa Cup - and he scored on his Serie A debut against Siena last month.
The 21-year-old's progress has now caught the attention of a number of English clubs, who have been impressed with the way the former Arsenal striker has adapted to top-flight football in Italy.
Aston Villa, Portsmouth and Middlesbrough are all reported to be keeping close tabs on the player, who could very well end up back in England sooner than expected.
Italian giants Parma and Lazio have also been impressed with Bothroyd's displays for his new club and they, too, are believed to be monitoring the situation.
Perugia will now be realising that they have picked up a real talent, who had failed to really grab the headlines back in his homeland with Arsenal and then Coventry.
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9103 Applying NERC Standards Part III
- Course Delivery: On Demand
- Credit Hours: 5
- Credit Type: General, NERC CE, Standard, Professional, EO
Good communication keeps the power rolling. Whether it's a smoother migration or a restoration effort, listen to what others are saying and share the information.
The course provides a description of the key components of good communication and interchange transactions required for system operators. Describes how listening is a key component of operations communications, the eight major factors given as required for good communications. Provides explanation of the importance of formal procedures and instructions regarding communications. Explain the purpose and key requirements of NERC COM-001, NERC COM-002, NERC INT-004, NERC INT-006, NERC INT-009, NERC INT-010, NERC EOP-001, NERC EOP-002, NERC EOP-003, NERC EOP-004, NERC EOP-005, NERC EOP-006 and an overview summary of e-tagging requirements. The module also defines the terms used in e-tagging and what they mean and provides presentation of NERC EOP-008 to allow trainees to determine how the subject of NERC EOP-008 relates to emergency preparedness [control center inoperable].
The module elaborates how the NERC EOP Standards apply to electric system operations, especially as they relate to emergency preparedness. Also provides definition of the 15 elements listed in NERC EOP-001 for consideration in development of emergency plans. The course describes how soon after occurrence or recognition of occurrence that a Reportable Incident must be reported per NERC (as applicable).
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Police hunt wanted man
5:16pm 26th October 2011
Scarborough police are urging the public to help them locate a wanted man.
Andrew John Henry, aged 36, of Ling Hill, is wanted for recall to prison after breaching the terms of his release licence.
Henry, who also uses the names Paul Inch, Paul Raine and Mark Rennings, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment at York Crown Court in January 2011 for wounding and grievous bodily harm during a domestic in Scarborough in July 2009.
He was released from prison on 8th March 2011 with certain conditions which he has not adhered to after failing to attend an appointment with his supervising officer.
Officers have been making extensive enquiries in the Scarborough area in a bid to locate Henry and are now urging members of the public to help find him.
Superintendent Javad Ali, of Scarborough and Ryedale Safer Neighbourhood Command, said:
"Andrew Henry has shown a blatant disregard for the justice system after failing to stick to the terms of his prison release licence.
"I am appealing to residents and visitors to Scarborough to keep their eyes peeled for Henry and let us know where he is. While we do not believe he poses a danger to the public, we advise that he should not be approached directly.
"If you have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the police or Crimestoppers. The sooner Henry is back behind bars the better."
Anyone who can help the police with their enquiries is urged to contact Scarborough police on 0845 60 60 24 7, quoting reference number 12110177373.
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Assessments for 2017 are $576; or $144 per quarter; broken down as follows:Administrative functions - architectural control and covenant enforcement, billing and collection, accounting and finance, and community events $12.25. Operating and maintaining HRCA recreation facilities and related debt service $131.75.Homeowner Assessments are due first month of each quarter - January, April, July, and October. For more information call 303-791-8958.Note: Assessments can be paid online using a computer, but this option is not available using a mobile device.
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About Artisans Restaurant
French eclectic, steaks, seafood, Fine Cuisine, Artistic Talent, and Breathtaking Decor, if you enjoy these luxuries, make Artisans your next dining destination.
The owners of Artisans Restaurant have created a place unlike any other. The vast working kitchen is in the middle of the restaurant, with views from every seat in the building. The culinary team works like an orchestra, where their composer is the owner/executive chef and they work in unison to create art for their audience consistently while paying attention to every detail.
Houston, TX 77006
Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
French, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:00AM-2:00PM
Dinner: Mon-Wed 5:00PM-10:00PM, Thur-Sat 5:00PM-11:00PM
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Price Range:
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Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Phone Number:
(713) 529-9111
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Parking Details:
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Garage connected to building for self parking
Public Transit:
3201 Louisiana bus stop
Main street metro
Executive Chef:
Jacques Fox
Private Party Facilities:
Artisans' private dining rooms can accommodate up to 80 people and feature delicious French cuisine in a beautiful and inviting environment perfect for business events and parties.
Private Party Contact:
Jonathon Baker: (713) 529-9111
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Features up to four rooms that can be made completely private. The first is the beautiful Salon that is AV equipped and seats up to 80 people. Second is our Medieval Room that can seat one large party of up to 24 or can be divided to seat two parties of 12 each. The next is the Wine Room with a view of our Cellar and Fleur de Lis decor.
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Artisans Restaurant Ratings and Reviews
I had a great experience a while back for Easter brunch. Dinner the other night -- a very quiet night at the restaurant -- was a big disappointment. The place was virtually empty. We sat down and were handed menus. We were asked if we were ready to order before our server even bothered to ask about drinks. Then she disappeared so we had to track down a manager to get a drink order. We all agreed that the food was a mixed bag. The wild boar I order held great promise but tasted rather "old" and the accompanying ravioli was barely warm. Dessert was also uninspired. I think for the price they can do better. A lot better.
Merci Uacques,et l équipe pour ce merveilleux dîner !
Beautiful restaurant with ambiance for a special occasion or date night. I brought my grown kids to town and had promised my daughter (who studied french in college) to bring her to this swanky french restaurant. She loved it, and invited a friend along for the fun. Great experience in a classy atmosphere with delicious food!
Dined on a Friday night, glad we got a quiet table as requested. the restaurant has separate dining areas for large groups/ parties, so everyone can be comfortable depending how lively the atmosphere they want to be. the bar seating with the open kitchen is great! tried the tasting menu. a bit of " Americanized" french flavours and portions of the tasting menu could be smaller, but we are in Texas...I guess Chef needs to adapt.. lots of interesting food combinations, some "stretch" your taste buds (like foie gras, for ex, with baklava - sweet and sweeter) but overall good.
ALL (!) wine pairings were absolutely spot on, very impressive.
service was very good, attentive without being a nuisance.
As a "critique" feedback : from the restaurant of this level, table linen or some sort of place-mat arrangements is expected (ie putting the cutlery on the bare wooden table is good for pubs..) also, at one point in time the waiter just used her hand to wipe the crumbles off the table (again, an odd gesture from a restaurant where you pay 300 USD for dinner for 2) .
overall, good evening, good impressions but probably not the one we would put on the list to go back regularly.
It was our 15 year anniversary. We sat at the kitchen bar/chefs table and it felt like dinner and a show. Gregory was amazing. He went the owner, Mr. Fox, over to say hello and he ended up giving us a tour of the kitchen! The food was amazing. I have to try the lobster bisque everywhere I go and theirs did not disappoint. My cocktail was one of a kind! The food and service and experience were unparalleled, we've been telling everyone!
Have been here several times and have never been disappointed. Consistent great service and food is always creative and delicious. Upbeat atmosphere. I would highly recommend eating outside if weather permits. Great for people watching! My favorite dishes the octopus. I must try!
Took the wife here for our wedding anniversary. We came on a weeknight so it may have been quieter than usual but that suited the occasion for us.
Everything from the food to our waiter, Freddi, were on point. The ribeye was one of the best I have ever had.
Highly recommended, I wish we had another reason to come out more often.
Repeat visit for our monthly foodie club. Continues to be outstanding for food, service
has improved, and remodel seems to have made interior more patron friendly. Not all
counter seating as in the past. Wine list complete, not overdone, moderately expensive.
Will be a repeat for our group.
The wine list leaves a lot to be desired, for a french restaurant, the French wine selection was both too young and rather limited. The food was fine. I think the best way I would describe it is rustic fare. It was what you'd expect if you were invited into someone's country home in France and they whipped up a quick meal. Not fancy french food by and not particularly excellent "country fare." While there was nothing to complain about the food, there was nothing special either. And the prices definitely reflect something special. With all the other options in Houston, we will likely not return.
Great food and great value! Went for restaurant week. The potato leek soup was devine. The short rib entree was great. The creme bulee was wonderful, but the mango mouse was a feast for the eyes and the palate!!! Oh, did I say the bread was the best French bread I've had in Houston! Love it!!!
Best French restaurant in Houston. By far. This month we went with the Restaurant Week menu which really does not do the restaurant justice, but is still very very good and a steal: terrine de porc; ribs; mango parfait; great cocktails.
Service as always was wonderful And Jacques -- the sexy wonderful propietere- makes everyone feel welcome.
My husband and I have been to Artisans several times and always loved it. We brought my sister and all ordered from the HRW menu. I was unimpressed with the food. The chicken wellington was OK, but rather dry. The crème brulee was boring. The salad was the best part. It was quite disappointing. We'll likely go again because we had previously enjoyed it, but I'll have to think twice about it.
I had read the reviews and was really looking forward to a great dinner. The food was ok, but honestly the food was avg for the taste. I do not plan on going back. For the price point I was expecting a very tasty meal but there was not enough sauce to cover the chicken, the chicken was very dry and tasteless.
Was on an overnight jaunt to the big city to see an exhibit at MFAH. Researched French restaurants and decided on Artisans. The menu is so appealing, I expected to get a good dinner. My expectations were too low. I got a great dinner, start to finish. This is a real jewel in downtown Houston. Food that thoughtfully sourced and well prepared would be a value at twice the price. Please patronize Artisans. I want to know that it will be there when I'm back in town.
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Gothic 3 - First Impressions @ IGN
PC IGN has posted their 'first impressions' of Gothic 3, the recent release in North America.
More information.
Now that Gothic 3 is more of a 'find it yourself' type of game… which seemed to be what everyone wanted with all the bitching that went on when Oblivion came out, naturally, one of the first U.S. based reviews complains about it.
Being a dev. these days must take a lot of personal stamina and restraint.
Its an interesting dilemma though - in G1 and G2 the world is small enough that you'll find everything eventually, without a map. Something the size of Oblivion and Gothic 3 are very easy to get lost in. Simply saying there is "a cave to the North" in todays games might be a virtual mile away and take real world days to find.
Its ironic that when you need to do something totally on your own in a game, its strange!!!
What the heck do they want anyway? Something similar to Oblivion perhaps? That game really doesn't allow to use one's brains at all. I'm not saying that g3 is rocket sience or anything but atleast there are no annoying popup messages popping up all the time and telling you what to do…
I think that can be modded out but I'm not certain.
I thought figuring out what to do was at least part of the purpose of playing the game!! Silly me!! :)
Not G3 only - almost everything now is influenced by US way-of-life and dumbed to the max, which frustrates me, an european, a lot :/
Now that sounded a bit racist.
You can say that the game was dumbed down for the "mainstream" but it´s inappropriate to say that it was dumbed down for "americans", and I´m european too and don´t want to be associated with the likes of you.
It not only sounded racist, it was racist. And one of the reasons we disabled guest postings at RPGDot.
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Let's assume for the moment, that modern games have been dumbed down. These games are made for an international market, but unfortunately, that market, while large, is now comprised of many people who want a 'quick fix' game (thus the popularity of FPS). Playing an 'old skule' type RPG, takes a LOT of time and effort and therefore, they only appeal to a much smaller market. With the cost of making games being in the millions now, can you really blame the big companies for keeping the 'bottom line' in mind when designing their product? I don't like it, but I understand the necessity. That's why I continue to support the small Indie guys as much as I can!!
If they dumbed down the game for me, I would like to know why?
I was going to post a long discussion on the issue, but instead I will pass. I think Corwin summed it up. The bottom line is money, and reaching a younger, less patient, but still profitable market share.
Has the game arrived for you yet CM?
Nope. It is so close, but looks like Monday now. I tracked it to the last postoffice before mine. lol
So, I won't expect to see you online then until next Friday's game!! :biggrin:
The interesting thing is that the biggest influence on 'dumbing down' isn't America, but the huge impact of consoles.
What exactly has been dumbed down? There are quite a few design problems and any number of technical issues but that isn't the same as dumbing down. The map is larger and the journal arguably poorer, so that's more complex if anything. The skill system is better. The faction system is less linear. The interface is better (except the journal) but a bad interface isn't "less dumb".
So…? Or are some people confusing poor design choices with dumbing down?
I don't think the game has been dumbed down!! I was posting about the generic concept that games have been 'dumbed down', therefore I accept that hypothesis and look for reasons!!
As time moves on, everything get streamlined, not just games. For better or worse, it's called progress.
You cannot halt mankind's desire to do everything quicker, easier, prettier, and more user friendly, to a wider range of people. Oh yeah, and make a profit while theyre at it!
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SQS Software Quality Systems (AIM:SQS.L), the world's leading specialist for software quality, has compiled a list of the worst software failures of 2011 that have damaged reputations, impacted negatively on financials ($) and caused stress to users.
Phil Codd, Managing Director & Chief Markets Officer (Northern Europe, India & South Africa) at SQS comments: "Our top ten list of 2011 shows that software failures are costing companies and consumers large amounts of money. What is worse is that people are losing jobs and in some cases their liberty because of avoidable software failures.
"Voted on by SQS consultants, this year's annual software bugs survey is based on major software failures of the past twelve months, from glitches that generated massive fines in the banking and finance sector to mass recalls of faulty vehicles. Our 2010 report also highlighted computer 'glitches' in the financial and automotive industries and this year both of those sectors are prominent in our top ten, taking four of the top ten slots.
"The main problem caused by software bugs is negative financial impact and, in almost every case, consumers end up losing out. Deficiencies in software quality often result in costly emergency fixes and/or damage to a brand's reputation, but each of our top ten 2011 software failure examples could easily have been avoided through an effective quality management strategy identifying and resolving potential glitches before they appear," he concluded.
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1. Financial services giant fined $25 million for hiding software glitch that cost investors $217 million - $ and ♥
A software error in the investment model used to manage client assets resulted in this international financial services giant being fined $25 million (£15.7 million) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company also had to repay the $217 million (£136 million) backers lost when told that market volatility rather than software failure was to blame for their investment losses.
2. Computer system bugs cause Asian banking facilities' downtime - ♥
Computer system problems at one of Japan's largest banks resulted in a nationwide ATM network of more than 5,600 machines going offline for 24 hours, internet banking services being shut down for three days, delays in salary payments worth $1.5 billion (£939 million) into the accounts of 620,000 people and a backlog of more than 1 million unprocessed payments worth around $9 billion (£5.64 billion).
3. Cash machine bug benefits customers by giving them extra money - $
An Australian bank began giving out large sums of money from 40 cash machines across one city. Officials at the company said they were operating in stand-by mode, so could not identify the account balances of customers.
4. Leading smartphones suffer an international blackout - ♥
Core and back-up switch failures resulted in network services across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America going down for 3-4 days. The blackout left millions without email, web browsing or instant messaging services and were reportedly due to server problems at one data centre, in Slough.
5. Bugs in social networking app for tablet just hours after delayed release - ♥
Just hours after its release, this social networking sites' long-awaited tablet app was already receiving reports about minor bugs from clicking through to pages via panel icons to problems posting comments.
6. 22 people wrongly arrested in Australia due to failures in new NZ $54.5 million courts computer system - $ and ♥
A new NZ $54.5 million ($42.7 million or £26.8 million) computer system linking New South Wales courts and allowing documents to be lodged electronically led to damages claims for unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution, after 3,600 defects in the electronic transfer of data from the courts to the police's database led to the wrongful arrest of 22 individuals.
7. 50,500 cars recalled after airbag-related software glitch - $ and ♥
A glitch in the automaker's software design and testing approach, that meant airbags for passengers in the right rear seat during a crash may not be deployed, resulted in the recall of 47,401 vehicles in the US and a further 3,099 in Canada and Mexico.
8. Recall of one million cars addresses fire and rollaway concerns - $ and ♥
A Japanese car company was forced to initiate a worldwide recall of over one million vehicles affected by a design flaw allowing residue from window cleaners to accumulate, which can degrade the switch's electrical contacts and potentially cause a fire over time. This recall followed a global 2.5 million recall by the same company due to design flaws that allowed vehicles to shift out of park and engine stalls.
9. Telecoms glitch affects 47,000 customers' meter readings and costs company NZ $2.7 million - $ and ♥
After a software glitch that resulted in customers hitting their data limits early, some 47,000 customers, who were overcharged, were reimbursed by a New Zealand telecoms company in a NZ $2.7 million ($2.1 million or £1.3 million) payout.
10. Army computer glitches hinder co-ordinated efforts in insurgent tracking
An army computing system designed to share real-time intelligence with troops on the front line has hindered troops by being unable to perform simple analytical tasks. The $2.7 billion cloud-based computing network system runs slowly when multiple users are on the system at the same time and the system's search tool made finding the reports difficult as the information mapping software was not compatible with the army's existing search software.
* All $ figures are US Dollars unless otherwise stated.
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SQS is the world's leading specialist for software quality with focus on Europe. Founded in Cologne in 1982, the company employs more than 2,000 staff. Along with a strong presence in Germany and the UK, SQS has further subsidiaries in Egypt, Finland, India, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa and the US. In addition, SQS maintains a minority stake in a company in Portugal and a cooperative venture in Spain. In 2010, SQS generated sales of 162.9 million Euros.
SQS is the first German company to have a primary listing on the AIM (Alternative Investment Market) in London. In addition, SQS has a dual listing on the open market of the German Stock Exchange in Frankfurt am Main.
With over 5,000 completed projects under its belt, SQS has a strong client base, including half of the DAX 30, nearly a third of the STOXX 50 and 20 of the FTSE 100 companies. These include, among others, Allianz, Beazley, BP, Centrica, Daimler, Deutsche Post, Generali, JP Morgan, Meteor, Reuters and Volkswagen as well as companies from every other conceivable sector.
For more information, see www.sqs.com
1. Financial services giant fined $25 million for hiding software glitch that cost investors $217 million: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/020411-axa-rosenburg-group-glitch.html
2. Computer system bugs cause Asian banking facilities' downtime: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-17/mizuho-bank-atms-nationwide-downed-by-system-failure-correct-.html
3. Cash machine bug benefits customers by giving them extra money: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12606735
4. Leading smartphones suffer an international blackout: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15243892
5. Bugs in social networking app for tablet just hours after delayed release: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15256901
6. 22 people wrongly arrested in Australia due to failures in new NZ $54.5 million courts computer system: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/technology-news/police-force-damaged-by-computer-errors-20110608-1ft9n.html
7. 50,500 cars recalled after airbag-related software glitch: http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/green-tech/advanced-cars/gm-recalls-50500-2011-cadillac-srxs-over-airbagrelated-software-glitch
8. Recall of one million cars addresses fire and rollaway concerns: http://www.newsomelaw.com/blog/2011/10/31/global-honda-recalls-1-million-cars-address-fire-rollaway-concerns
9. Telecoms glitch affects 47,000 customers' meter readings and costs company NZ $2.7 million: http://business.scoop.co.nz/2011/10/19/telecom-makes-2-7m-settlement-for-incorrect-meter-readings
10. Army computer glitches hinder co-ordinated efforts in insurgent tracking: http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/computer-bugs-hurt-army-ops
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Nigerian Import duties have been reduced for 115 items by the federal government.
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The Minister made the announcement through an official circular, urging customs and other stakeholders to ensure strict compliance. She said the slashed import duties was also in line with the provisions of the Economic Community of West African States' Common External Tariff.
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"This is to confirm that His Excellency , Mr . President, has approved the 2016 fiscal policy measures made up of the supplementary protection measures for implementation together with the ECOWAS CET 2015 – 2019 with effect from 17th of October, 2016."
"Consequently , all transactions prior to the effective date of this circular shall be subjected to the tariff rates applicable before the coming into effect of this 2016 fiscal policy measures ."
"An Import Adjustment Tax (IAT) list with additional taxes on 173 tariff lines of the extant ECOWAS CET; national list consisting of items with reduced import duty rates to promote and encourage development in critical sectors of the economy; an import prohibition list (Trade), applicable only to certain goods originating from non-ECOWAS member states."
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According to the circular, machineries and equipment used in sectors such as agriculture, cement, hospitality, power, iron and steel, solid minerals, textile and aviation, the government has approved a zero import duty.
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Planning your Big Day? The most important investment you should check off your list - hire an amazing photographer. Because after you've said your vows and cut the cake, the only tangible product you're left with (other than your new husband or wife of course) are the images captured. Which is why I've asked my very own wedding photographers, the O'Malley Photographers to give us a little more insight on the real difference between film photography and digital photography, as well as what questions to ask when it comes to determining which suits your celebration best! Bookmark and read it all.
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In low light situations photographers often raise their ISO to capture more light, which results in more grain on both film and digital cameras. Digital cameras tend to handle low light situations with more ease and while we love the look of grainy black and white film images, we know not everyone does. This why we mix in digital cameras in extremely low light situations or after the sun has set. It's all about choosing the best tool for the moment.
What's the difference in turn-around time?
Each photographer and film lab are different but it takes about approximately two weeks for our lab to process and digitally scan our weddings. Our couples can expect their wedding photos 3-5 weeks after the event which is actually faster than or on par with our friends who shoot digitally.
What are time factors you have to keep in mind when shooting film?
A well-constructed timeline is a photographer's best friend whether they are shooting film or digital. To get those dreamy, soft film images the few hours before sunset are magic. Film also helps us to photograph efficiently and after photographing hundreds of weddings, we've learned how to capture the beautiful photos our couples love without overshooting. Our own wedding was just a couple years ago and we remember how anxious we were to see friends, family and get to our party. It's important that a photographer understands that wedding days are celebrations and not photo-shoots.
What if my venue is indoors with low light? Should I choose a film or digital photographer?
Don't be afraid to ask photographers for sample galleries from past weddings in venues similar to yours. Whether film or digital, if you like what you see in a photographer's low light images, I wouldn't hesitate to book them.
What should you look for when meeting with different photographers who shoot in different mediums (in the photos themselves)?
Consistency, consistency, consistency. Whether film or digital, if you're looking through a photographer's portfolio and there is not overall consistency in location selection, editing, and style you simply don't know what you're going to receive back from the photographer. As a recent bride, that's a scary thought!
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CAIRO, Egypt — Police and locals attacked supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi during demonstrations outside government buildings in downtown Cairo Tuesday, according to several sources.
Thousands of the former president's supports had marched from protest camps in east Cairo to ministries in the downtown area, close to Tahrir Square.
NBC News reported police firing tear gas at Morsi supporters outside the Ministry of Religious Endowment, in downtown Cairo, with no known fatalities or injuries.
Verified social media reports also said intense clashes broke out at the Ministry of Interior a few streets away. GlobalPost tweeted from the scene:
Pro Morsi supporters now gathered in Midan Falaky. Tear gas dissipating.
— Louisa Loveluck (@leloveluck) August 13, 2013
Police firing volleys of teargas into centre of Midan Falaki to push back Morsi supporters; kids running from sidestreets with large stones
— Louisa Loveluck (@leloveluck) August 13, 2013
Although Morsi supporters now take part in daily marches around their protest camps, it is rare to see them gathered downtown. The area around Tahrir Square is viewed as the backyard of demonstrators who supported the July 3 military takeover.
Local residents taunted the several thousand pro-Morsi demonstrators, calling them terrorists and throwing stones from rooftops. Many also gathered behind police lines, hurling insults at their opponents.
As the police moved in with tear gas, female demonstrators and their children retreated onto side streets, chanting furiously at police and at General Sisi, the military leader who led last month's military takeover. Two men wielding machetes were seen chasing the fleeing marchers.
Other Morsi supporters held their ground, many armed with bricks and rocks from nearby streets.
But despite their contentious decision to march into territory where violent clashes would seem a near certainty, protesters insisted that they had come with peaceful intentions.
"We did not come to make trouble," said Mohamed Fathy, as he used an empty tear gas canister to anchor a poster of Morsi to the ground. "We came here to support our president. These thugs may not like it, but we are not going away."


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SEATTLE - Mercurial outfielder Milton Bradley was traded to the Seattle Mariners from the Chicago Cubs on Friday for expensive and underperforming pitcher Carlos Silva.
The dual dumping, which came together in 48 hours, got rid of headaches for each team - yet has the potential of creating new ones in each city.
Chicago also received $9 million from the Mariners as part of the swap. Silva has $25 million remaining on his contract and Bradley has $22 million left on his deal.
Chicago has been wanting to trade Bradley since the Cubs suspended him for the final two weeks of last season, shortly after he criticized the atmosphere surrounding a team that hasn't won a World Series since 1908.
General manager Jim Hendry said Friday he regrets signing the fiery outfielder to a $30 million, three-year contract. Bradley hit just .257 with 40 RBIs last season.
Seattle, which has never even appeared in a World Series, didn't expect to find a suitor for Silva. He has done little except lose and get hurt in the two seasons since he signed a $48 million, four-year contract.
Silva won five games in two years with the Mariners.
They will now pay more to Chicago to shed the albatross of a contract second-year Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik inherited from predecessor Bill Bavasi.
Zduriencik's third splashy move in three days was to add more offense following his acquisition of ace Cliff Lee in a trade with Philadelphia and the signing All-Star infielder Chone Figgins.
After years of run-ins, Bradley was suspended for one game last season after arguing with umpire Larry Vanover when he was called out on strikes with the bases loaded April 16. That, by the way, was his first at-bat at Wrigley Field as a Cub.
In June, he got sent home by manager Lou Piniella during a game against the White Sox after he threw his helmet and attacked a water cooler following a popout. The Cubs finally decided they had enough in September, after he criticized the team in a suburban newspaper.
Seattle believes clubhouse leader Ken Griffey Jr. and Figgins will be able to rein in Bradley's "passion" in a productive way. The Mariners repeatedly have proclaimed they want players of high character with good attitudes, citing Figgins as the latest example on Tuesday.
They also wanted another bat.
"We were in search of a middle-of-the-lineup guy for quite some time," Zduriencik said.
Seattle's GM characterized Bradley's fire as a passion to win. He said he got nothing but good reports on Bradley going back his minor-league career a decade ago. Zduriencik specifically relied upon the input from two former coaches of Bradley: current Mariners bench coach Ty Van Burkleo, who was with Bradley in Oakland in 2007, and performance coach Steve Hecht, who had the outfielder in Texas in 2008.
The 31-year-old Bradley was an All-Star that year as a designated hitter with the Rangers. He led the AL in on-base percentage while batting a career high-tying .321 during a relatively event-free year. That was followed by the tumultuous season with the Cubs.
"It's a new day, new way for this guy," Zduriencik said.
He said Bradley will likely play left field and perhaps share designated hitter with Griffey on a team that last season went 85-77 following a 101-loss year.
"What we know is that he is a good person, that he is
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Globalization doesnt apply exclusively to information. Were seeing the globalization of everything . Additionally, there are degrees and levels of globalization. Its one thing to manufacture and sell products in markets throughout the world; its an entirely different thing to customize them for differences in the various markets of the world.
A Mercedes is a Mercedes, no matter where you buy it but when you buy a Toyota in Asia, its different from the Toyota youd buy in the United States. (For one thing, the steering wheel is on the right and the car itself is smaller.)
As our companies board and staff composition globalizes, well reach a point where it wont matter where the company originated. The focus will be more on new job creation than the country of origin of the hiring company. In fact, companies wont be from anywhere; or to put it another way, theyll be from everywhere.
Pathway #8: Convergence - All of these pathways tend to overlap and interact, which only increases their acceleration. In fact, convergence has itself become a pathway of technological advancement.
For example, entire industries are converging. Filling stations and convenience stores converged in the '80s. In the '90s, so did coffee shops and bookstores. Those were mere 20th Century convergences, though. Today, its really heating up. The entire industries of telecommunications, consumer electronics, and IT are all converging and becoming, in essence, one thing.
Theres also product convergence. Look at your cell phone: how many products have converged into that little thing sitting on your palm? The modern smartphone is an e-mail device, a camera, and a video camera. You can do three-way calling on it. And because it has contact management and a calendar, its also a complete organizer.
The even smarter iPhone took convergence to another level, bringing a genuine Web-browsing experience (with Google maps, phone directories, and more) together with all the normal phone functionalities, so you could hunt for a restaurant, find it on the map, and dial it for a reservation, all on the same device. Along with all that, plus e-mail, camera, and video camera, plus YouTube player, it was a full-feature iPod, complete with WiFi music store. And of course, there are all those apps!
Now were starting to see the convergence of convergences.
The Internet was born of the convergence of the phone and the computer. Google Maps and MapQuest converged the Internet with maps, and now GPS has given us the convergence of MapQuest and our cars.
Thats dematerialization, virtualization, mobility, product intelligence, interactivity, and networks. Take a close look at where the parts of your car were manufactured, and chances are youve got globalization there, too. This means you have all eight pathways converging in a single technology that you use every day.
That is exactly whats beginning to happen everywhere: all eight pathways are interacting with one another, the transforming whole becoming far bigger than the sum of its parts.
In the second part of this report, to be published next Tuesday, Dan will present the three digital accelerators driving these advancements.
Daniel Burrus is considered one of the worlds leading technology forecasters and business strategists, and is the founder and CEO of Burrus Research, a research and consulting firm that monitors global advancements in technology driven trends to help clients better understand how technological, social and business forces are converging to create enormous, untapped opportunities. He is the author of six books, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal best seller Flash Foresight: How To See the Invisible and Do the Impossible as well as the highly acclaimed Technotrends.


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06-28-08, 21:35 #1Registered User
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i have to send an email i would like it to alow me to pick from my contacts who its going to can any one help
Dim objOutlook As Outlook.Application
Dim objOutlookMsg As Outlook.MailItem
Dim objOutlookRecip As Outlook.recipient
Dim objOutlookAttach As Outlook.Attachment
Set objOutlook = CreateObject("Outlook.Application")
Set objOutlookMsg = objOutlook.CreateItem(olMailItem)
With objOutlookMsg
'objOutlookRecip.Type = olTo
' Add the CC recipient(s) to the message.
'Set objOutlookRecip = .Recipients.Add("")
'objOutlookRecip.Type = olCC
.Subject = "End of week report for week starting " & Forms![frmreports]![Text4]
.Body = ""
Set objOutlookAttach = .Attachments.Add("T:\reports\End of week Film report.pdf")
End With
Set objOutlookMsg = Nothing
Set objOutlook = Nothing
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I made an email example in the code bank you may want to take a look at: http://www.dbforums.com/showpost.php...2&postcount=46
and another:
http://www.dbforums.com/showpost.php...9&postcount=27 (3rd example (SearchFormMultipleWaysHighlightCurrRecNewVersion. zip) and the 2nd Search form in that example - which shows how to quickly find email addresses and send an email.
I hope those help.
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the methods in you post dont add my attachment which is my report convert to pdf which i want to send and pick the person in my outlook contacts because some times the report has to got some else
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That wouldn't be difficult to add. I'm using the sendobject command which has a parameter to attach reports. In another example, I have an importing routine which shows how to utilize a browse button and find and attach a file which could be combined with the method in my example to attach a file to send out. The code bank has many examples which can be combined together to do whatever you need.
You might want to download and try some of the examples and pick out things you like. Then it's just a matter of combining the things you like into your mdb together which isn't too difficult. There's code in the code bank to do all sorts of different tasks.
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Project/Object continues their mission of performing Frank Zappa's music with a rotating lineup of Zappa's most beloved band members. On this tour the band will be joined by alumni Ike Willis and Ray White, and at selected gigs, Denny Walley, Don Preston and Bunk Gardner. Project/Object's collaboration with these legends is a testament to the bands desire to present Zappa's music as it was recorded and performed live, while also developing creativity in live performance.
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I'm absolutely delighted that Elinor Ostrom has been selected to receive this year's Nobel in Economics (along with Oliver Williamson). I started reading her work regularly a couple of years ago now, and I am working to pattern my research stream on Innovation Systems after her work on the governance of the commons. Ostrom is primarily a field researcher – her books and papers are based on well-designed, thoroughly executed empirical work. This is one of the reasons that I think she is a terrific choice for the Nobel – it is great to see careful empirical work recognised.
Ostrom's work has some important implications for innovation studies as well. I have primarily focused on her research regarding the collective management of common-property resources (CPRs). She does a great job of defining the conditions in which shared resources can be managed effectively. While Ostrom has primarily looked at physical resources, I believe that her ideas also can apply to managing shared intellectual resources as well – for example, in open innovation regimes.
Ostrom shows that effective institutions for the management of CPRs can arise spontaneously when certain conditions are met. These include communication between actors, repeated interactions between stakeholders, and some ability to sanction those who renege on agreements. From this, she builds a model of collective action based on the ideas that people have limited access to information and limited capacity to evaluate the information that they have, that governance institutions evolve slowly and often from the bottom up (although legislative initiatives also influence their development), and that information flow and transaction costs are essential drivers of institutional development.
Elinor Ostrom is a top-tier researcher and thinker. Her work has important applications for people thinking about innovation and sustainability, and I hope that this Nobel award will expose her thoughts to a wider audience.
Sean Safford has written a nice entry on her research from a sociological perspective, and Peter Boettke has done the same taking an Austrian economics angle. You can find a good summary interview with her here, Alex Tabbarok discusses her ideas with some good links, and David Romer has one of the best summaries of why her work is great that I've run across so far. Here is a short video of Ostrom explaining some of her key ideas:


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Knicks 'also receiving votes' in annual NBA GM survey
The NBA general managers believe LeBron James will lead the Cavaliers to their first championship and will win another league MVP award.
In the annual NBA general managers survey, 53.6 percent of the league executives chose the Cavaliers to win the NBA title this season. Only 17.9 percent voted for the Warriors to repeat.
Not surprisingly, the GMs didn't think too highly of the Knicks and their offseason moves.
They appeared under "also receiving votes" in several categories. One was which team will be most improved. Oklahoma City, Milwaukee, New Orleans, Miami and Indiana were the top five.
Kristaps Porzingis received votes for which rookie will be the best player in five years, but the GMs picked Karl-Anthony Towns, Emmanuel Mudiay, Jahlil Okafor and D'Angelo Russell ahead of him.
Robin Lopez received votes for the most underrated player acquisition and toughest player in the NBA. The Knicks received votes for which team will be the most improved.
Carmelo Anthony received 6.9 percent of the votes and finished fourth in "which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?" Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and James Harden were the top three vote getters.


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The Round Lake Area B.E.S.T. Coalition and the Round Lake Area Exchange Club are hosting their Annual Chili Supper on October 7th with the support of many key sponsors. There will be music, fun and raffles. Each item on the menu is only $1.00, including their famous chili with all the fixings. The event will be held from 5:00 until 7:30 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way in Round Lake Beach and will include musical entertainment by local area students as follows:
5:00- Murphy Elementary School
5:15 – Beach Elementary School
5:30 – Village Elementary School
5:45 – Indian Hill Elementary School
6:00 – Ellis Elementary School
6:15 – Round Lake Middle School Guitars
6:30 – Middle School and John T. Magee Choir
6:45 – Round Lake High School Mental Notes
7:00 – Round Lake High School Marching Band
7:15 – Raffle Drawing
The Mission of B.E.S.T. is to be a coalition of individuals and organizations that networks and collaborates to respond to community needs, promote character-building community-wide and empower community members to positively impact the Round Lake Area by Bringing Everyone's Strengths Together. Since 2003, National CHARACTER COUNTS! Week is celebrated with a Chili Supper where families and community honor our commitment to building character.
Listed below, in no particular order, are this years sponsors:
Pizza Place – Jean McCue
Idea Works – Stacy Trager
Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center – Monica Marr
Round Lake Area Schools
Artrageous – John Tomusiak
Sodexo Food Services
Ray Chevrolet
Baxter International, Inc.
Avon Township
Consumers Credit Union
Fanning Howey Architecture/Engineering
Ace Hardware
EARL – Education Ass. of Round Lake
Hodges,Loizzi, Eishenhammer, Rodick & Kohn LLP
Love, Inc Lake County Southwest
State Bank of the Lakes
State Representative Sam Yingling
State Senator Melinda Bush
Carousel Hair and Tan Center
Collision Solutions
Grayslake Chamber of Commerce
Grower Equipment and Supply
Nicasa, Positive Choices/Lifelong Solutions
Alejandro Pizzari, State Farm
Brian Budil, State Farm
H & D Landscaping
Hainesville Firestone
Hainesville Print-Copy
Mano A Mano
Native Restoration Services
Norstates Bank
Robert E. Frank Real Estate
Robert Ogilvie Accountant
Round Lake Area Library
Sherry Ridge Debt Free


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I was tagged to do this Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag by Rosie over at Rosie Freckle Reads. I'm so excited to do this because it's my first ever book tag. I haven't read that many books so far this year so I'm sorry if there's a lot of repetition – I can't help it ok!! I have highlighted anywhere that might have spoilers, just keep scrolling if you haven't read the book to be on the safe side! Here we go:
1. The Best Book of the Year So Far:
I can't really pick the best book of the year – more like two best books of the year – but given that the second book can feature in the next category, I will only list the one. Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. If you've seen my recent review, you probably already have an idea of how much I loved this book.
2. The Best Sequel of the Year So Far:
Gemina by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. Quite often I find that the second book onwards tend not to be as good as the first but Gemina (even though I wasn't convinced because of the change to see the ongoing story from two new characters) did not disappoint. AT ALL. It was just as fabulous as the first book.
3. A New Release You Haven't Read Yet But Want To:
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. I've heard such amazing things about this book and how it is an amazing diverse book. I came to the realisation the other day that I don't read nearly enough diverse and LGBTQIA+ books and I really want to try to change that in the second half of the year. I still need to read the 100+ books on my TBR before I buy too many books but at least if I receive books as gifts I'm hoping to make more of them diverse and LGBTQIA+. I'd also like to read When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon.


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Saturday, October 18, 2014
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bites
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bites -- 2 WW pts. & 66 calories
Serves 24
A cheesecake bite that will put a smile on your face without all the guilt!!
Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 2 hr
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (10-12 squares)
4 tbsp butter - melted
8 oz reduced fat cream cheese - room temperature
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream - you can use Greek yogurt if you prefer
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 tbsp fat free caramel sauce
2 tsp sea salt
Preheat oven to 350
Line a mini cupcake pan with liners
Crush 10-12 graham crackers in a zip-loc bag or in a food processor
In a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs and butter
Press 1 Tbsp of crust mixture into each cupcake tin and press up the sides a little
Bake for 5-10 minutes until crust starts to turn a golden brown, remove and let cool to room temperature
In a medium bowl beat together cream cheese and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until smooth
Add in sugar and vanilla extract and beat until smooth
Taste and add more sugar if needed
Fill cupcake tins with 1/2 - 3/4 Tbsp with cheesecake filling
Top with 1/2 tsp caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt
Refrigerate overnight or pop in the freezer for a hour or until set
Each mini cheesecake is 2 WW+ points
--Calories: 66 Total Fat: 2.9 g Saturated Fat: 1.7 g Trans Fat: 0.1 g Cholesterol: 7.7 mg
Sodium: 301 mg Total Carbs: 7.9 g Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g Sugars: 5.8 g Protein: 2 g
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K-EARTH 101 is sending you and a friend to Arroyo Seco Weekend at Brookside at the Rosebowl.
It's a weekend jam packed with great music by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Alabama Shakes, Mumford & Sons, Weezer, and many more!
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Tennis is often played by friends during their free weekends, but everyone who plays the sport must admit that they have an inner pro they want to let loose. To help you with that, you will need to find the perfect tennis racket for you and your goal. With multitudes to choose from, this review, along with other tips and suggestions you can get when you visit the website of Tennis Racquet Central, will help you comprehensively find and assess 5 of the best tennis racquets to dominate your friends.
5 Best Tennis Racquets
Wilson Zero Strung Performance Racquet
If you and your friends are just starting out, and you are still getting used to the game, then this is the perfect racket for you. Wilson Zero has a really light frame, lighter than anything else available on the market. The focus of this racket is its maneuverability which is perfect for defensive play, rather than power. It's not the best for advanced players, but it allows free movement and solid defenses as you progress in tennis-playing skills.
It would be an oversight to jump to a high-power racquet quickly if you are a beginner because they're far heavier, and would be a challenge to your stamina as you swing it around. A good tip if you want to pack on some power to your hits for a particular match with your friends is to wrap lead tape around this racquet's frame, and you are good to go.
Babolat Aeropro Drive GT
If you know Rafael Nadal, then you've seen this racquet. It's mostly known on tennis websites like tennis racquet central for having the unfair advantage of winning games. It allows you tremendous control, gives you room for creative plays no opponent will expect and polishes that top spin every advanced player craves.
Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph Tennis Racquet
Another product of the Wilson brand that represents good quality and value for money. You can go through every site, and with each visit, website after website will affirm that this racquet is getting more advanced every day. The science for a more accurate swing and power in every hit is because it was made with the insight of awarded tennis player Roger Federer.
If you have been playing for a long time, and deem your skills and endurance advanced enough to handle the weight, then this racket will give anyone wielding it properly more shock absorption than any lighter model could. The racquet's sturdy frame and the bigger head (97 square inches) are designed for aggressive play, especially serving at full strength and returning a wide ball.
Babolat 2015 Pure Drive
Tennis Racquet Central praises this model for providing the best of both balance and power, which is perfect for really talented players who know what to do with it. Reviewers label Babolat 2015 Pure Drive as one of the most advanced racquets on the market, providing players with various grip sizes and an elliptical shape that should increase string tension. It makes your serves more powerful and a cortex dampening system will gift you more control with each hit.
The majority of reviewers that tested this racquet agreed that this is one of the most technically advanced models to date, resulting in an improved impact zone over the traditional racquet. Scour every review forum, and each visit, website upon website will assure you that this is the best racquet for a skilled player.
Head Liquid Metal 8 Strung Tennis Racquet
Weighing only half a pound, this model makes it easy for a player to control their swings without compensating the strength, which is expected in most lighter rackets. It's most popular for its "No Shox" technology, which basically reduces string vibration. This addition improves your momentum, meaning you can return the ball quicker.
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One of the most endearing of American heroes, Casey Stengel guided the New York Yankees to ten pennants in twelve seasons. Here is the brilliant manager stripped naked - the person underneath all the clowning, mugging, and double-talking.
Robert Creamer shows us Casey at twenty-two, famous from his very first day in the big leagues. We see Casey's playing career fall apart as he is traded, shunted to last-place teams, hampered by injuries, considered finished - until he bats a glorious home run in the 1923 World Series. Here are Casey's managing successes and failures - dismissed by the Yankees, he returns to the limelight with his new and inept New York Mets, the team he single-handedly lifts into the nation's consciousness. "I'm a man that's been up and down," Casey said in a serious moment. Certainly his knack for bouncing back made him a legend in our national pastime. Here are the stories and gags, the Stengelian style, the full dimensions of the man.
©1984 Robert W. Creamer (P)2013 Audible Inc.
"The Old Professor"
Yes, mainly in part to Peter Coleman's narration which brought some life to the book for me.
Casey's penchant to bring life to the game by his clowning during his playing years.
Due to this being a biographical work, Peter's entire performance of the book was very enjoyable.
Casey's abrupt departure from the Yankees after so many great years of managing.
I had wanted to read this book ever since I had found out about it and I give Audible excellent kudos in bringing this book to audio. This was one of the most enjoyable biographies I have heard performed here on Audible. I extend a hearty thanks to them and would recommend this book to any sports enthusiast who enjoys hearing about one of the game of baseball's more colorful figures.
"Would be nice if narrator was familiar with sports"
The pedro book has the same problem. Albeit a small problem.
I enjoyed the story though otherwise.
Good if you like baseball.
"Know the names, please."
If you're going to read baseball books, learn to pronounce the names. Veeck as in wreck. Ralph Houck. Nap LaJoie. Robert Creamer deserves better.
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