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Some people run into issues with trying to build the perfect solution when often an 80% solution will do, says MailChimp's chief data scientist.
Ebay's John Sheldon speaks with Direct Marketing News to break down the basics of personalization and what marketers really need to know.
Personalization may look complicated, but if you know where it fits into your overall strategy, you can't go wrong.
Technologies like data management platforms provide new avenues for marketers to take control of their data. But it's not all plug-and-play.
Marketers have their own distinct definitions of what behavioral targeting is. We asked five experts to tell us what it's not.
Friendly Chevrolet in Fridley, MN combines the one-to-one personalization of retail together with the detailed customer intelligence provided by behavior targeting.
Keeping up with consumers' multichannel, multidevice lifestyle is becoming increasingly challenging. Enter: data management platforms.
Here's how three companies with unique marketing challenges refreshed their customer segmentation to drive sales gains.
To strategically get the attention of potential customers and coax them down the sales funnel, Carlisle Wide Plank Floors teamed up with digital marketing firm Overdrive Interactive.
Data and analytics help marketers find their lead generation rhythm.
What separates big data from Big Data is that the latter has—as Gartner has noted—volume, velocity, and variety.
Gartner's Gareth Herschel talks predictive analytics, social data, and tips for getting ahead of the analytics game.
FreshDirect's Michael Kildale talks direct mail, demographics, and data analytics.
The New England Patriots is committed to aggressive and innovative data analytics to bolster the connection between the Patriots and its fans.
Three areas of customer analytics that have the biggest impact on marketing results.
It's a federal regulation that affects companies like Nimbus Games, a mobile game publisher for children primarily between the ages of four to nine.
Privacy experts tackle the leading privacy issues surrounding on- and offline customer data.
Month 1: New company, new industry, new challenge, new job; so now what? Mitel's new CMO shares his experiences in part one of a 12-part series.
Fast food restaurants often market the dining experience as much as the food itself. Take Taco Bell, for example.
Using data to align marketers' perceptions with the actual customer experience.
A segment of one. It's "the Holy Grail" or marketing and IBM's Mike Rhodin says technology is going to get us there.
Real-time data is what marketers want; old-time analytics is what they've got.
Two of the largest U.S. retail banks, Chase and Citibank, have attempted to retain customers and acquire new ones by rebuilding trust and boosting brand loyalty through cohesive marketing across their respective websites, in-store creative, direct mail, email, loyalty marketing, and social media channels.
In this new world of empowered and engaged consumers, a lead is only a lead if you have connected what is relevant to the customer.
Stop gambling with next year's marketing budget and play your cards right with Content, Cadence, and Closure.
Amid declining print magazine sales, some publishing companies are turning to database and CRM solutions to drive subscriptions.
Nonprofit organizations are increasingly taking a page from the for-profit playbook by using marketing co-ops to build their direct mail lists.
Retailers delve deep into their quantitative and qualitative consumer data to position brands and create rich customer experiences and personalized communications.
Erica DePalma, VP of digital marketing at Media Horizons, a marketing services company, discusses her new role and the potential impact of SOPA and PIPA legislation.
Forrester Research senior analyst Fatemeh Khatibloo discusses the company's Jan. 18 data privacy survey and why an increasing number of Americans are abandoning digital transactions.
Direct Marketing News is seeking submissions for the 2012 Essential Guide to Database Marketing, which will be published April 1.
Donna Hamilton, VP of audience targeting at Alliant, a marketing data company, discusses the company's recent Lotame integration and the future of digital targeting.
Anna Talerico, EVP and cofounder of Ion Interactive, a marketing services company, discusses how to effectively measure social interactions and Web traffic data.
John Dawes, VP of products and strategy at Tealeaf, a customer experience management (CEM) company, discusses the ways your website might actually be limiting transactions.
Diane Berry, SVP of Coveo, a customer intelligence company, discusses how brands can align customer service, sales and marketing and how best to drive customer loyalty.
Barry Parshall, SVP of product management at Web analytics company iJento discusses channel integration and the benefits of online catalogs.
Corporate training company VitalSmarts uses its "Awareness Team" to spread the word about the brand's professional training products through social media, and the company also relies heavily on word-of-mouth referrals it obtains through free distribution of some of its best-selling books at trade shows and executive briefings.
EnergyCAP needed to find a way to tie prospects to their online behavior.
Randy Smith, president of analytics company ClearSaleing, discusses the GSI Commerce and eBay acquisitions and what his company can do to help clients drive customer loyalty.
Hospitality and travel company Carlson relaunched its Goldpoints Plus hotel loyalty program on March 31. The revamped Club Carlson loyalty program featured free in-room Wi-Fi, no blackout dates, rollover nights and complimentary room upgrades, among other benefits.
Competition among loyalty programs is more intense than ever, but are consumers cooling to them?
John Lee, director of digital marketing and analytics at digital agency Flightpath, discusses the best ways to marry print and digital marketing and how email can hurt customer relationships.
John Squire, chief strategy officer with marketing technology company IBM Coremetrics, discusses IBM's recent Commerce-as-a-Service and Social Media Marketing product launches. IBM was ranked atop Forrester Research's Oct. 6 web analytics Wave.
Ragini Bhalla, director of marketing and communications at digital agency Fantasy Interactive, discusses her new role and how building loyalty online differs from offline channels.
Jeff Hassemer, VP of product strategy at Experian Marketing Services, discusses his company's upcoming digital catalog app and how brands can leverage marketing technology to build customer loyalty.
Paula Fedoris, chief analytics officer at Draftfcb, discusses her new role, and the role analytics plays in building customer loyalty.
Jeff Paradise, SVP of FYI Direct, a direct-to-consumer credit and identity protection services company, discusses the brand's loyalty initiatives and the decision to tap CrossBow Group for an upcoming digital acquisition initiative.
Marc Caltabiano, VP of marketing and products at Cartera Commerce, a marketing technology company that enables online shopping programs, discusses customer loyalty and how technology has helped revolutionize rewards programs.
Joe Saracino, CMO of Hill Holliday subsidiary Erwin-Penland, an interactive, direct mail and advertising agency, discusses his new position and the transition from client-side to agency-side marketer.
Andrew Marcus, CEO of Media One, a direct marketing company with a focus on email and postal lists, discusses campaign marketing and why he thinks lists prices won't return to 2007 levels.
Stewart Pearson, chief client officer at Wunderman, discusses the benefits of social CRM and how loyalty programs can turn one-off customers into brand advocates.
Jason Mittelstaedt, CMO of RightNow, a customer experience management (CEM) technology company, explains the distinction between CRM and CEM and why social media may never be a platform for direct marketing.
Jim Healy, principal of Healy List Marketing, discusses his favorite retro direct marketing machine and how trekking the base camp of Mount Everest is similar to marketing.
When Clairmail, a San Rafael, Calif.-based mobile banking technology provider, was founded in 2004, the company had two sales people who prospected using only the contacts in their Rolodex. To grow, and to "be more professional" in its targeting, the company decided to buy lists and shop for bulk data, says Sean Mulvihill, director of marketing operations at Clairmail.
When Station Casinos, a gaming company based in Summerlin, Nev., implemented Teradata's Active Enterprise Data Warehouse, Relationship Manager and Warehouse Miner tools in 2008, the company wanted to use real-time data to better market to potential return customers.
Clare Hart, CEO of Omaha, Neb.-based Infogroup, a data services provider, discusses the company's on-going rebranding initiative and whether the 2010 resignation of founder and former CEO Vinod Gupta still affects the business. Hart previously served as president of the enterprise media group at Dow Jones & Co. and president and CEO of business information company Factiva.
When Julianne Hanes Jordan was brought on as director of marketing at AAA Western New York, she was discouraged by the results of the company's direct mail campaigns. AAA was conducting member acquisition mailings that she felt were not acquiring enough members - not to mention that the members who did join were churning after the first year.
Liz Deutch, EVP and global director of customer engagement at Draftfcb, discusses her new position at the agency and the difference between customer engagement and CRM with Direct Marketing News. Deutch's career has spanned more than two decades, including roles with Ogilvy & Mather Direct, Ammirati and Puris, Enfatico and Young & Rubicam Brands (Y&R Brands).
It's rare that a b-to-b company sees fewer email bouncebacks and higher conversion rates without implementing a new product and/or service provider. But that's exactly what happened when Eloqua, a Vienna, VA.-based revenue performance management technology provider, decided to supplement its old marketing models with a newer, more original technique.
Tamara Gruzbarg, senior director of customer analytics and research at private sale site Gilt Groupe, classifies the company's data analytics environment as "disparate" prior to February 2010. She says the company's various data sources were located in "different places and formats" and that "no single tool could access all of them."
Arthur Sweetser, the CMO of 89 Degrees, an integrated marketing agency with a focus on data and analytics, discusses the definition of cloud marketing and why he thinks data collection is more important than good creative.
Marketers' lead generation tactics have grown more sophisticated. They are spending more time nurturing and scoring leads in favor of quality, a move away from the days of buying up big lists and collecting business cards.
Windsor Health Plan recognized it had a short window to legally attract new members to its Medicare Advantage health plan during the three-month fall marketing period last year, so the company applied predictive response modeling to quickly find its best prospects.
Marketers employ a broad spectrum of behavioral tracking techniques to differentiate good leads from bad leads, effective campaigns from ineffective campaigns and to establish the best way to respond in either circumstance. Analyzing email click-through, email open rates, time on site and page views are among the many different statistics accessible today to qualify leads.
Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS) launched a multichannel colorectal cancer screening campaign in conjunction with national colorectal cancer awareness month this past March. Jackson Marketing Group developed and executed the hospital system's vision.
Merkle hired Steve LaValle as EVP of client and advisory services on April 26. In this role he'll lead the client services teams, account managers and consulting professionals across all industries served by Merkle.
Meredith Integrated Marketing promoted David Brown to EVP and GM on April 18. In his new role he'll oversee Meredith Integrated Marketing's content and CRM business, including supervision of Directive, Meredith's database analytics agency.
David Hohman, SVP and New York analytics practice lead at marketing agency MRM Worldwide, discusses the recent McCann/MRM US Army account win and the future of social CRM.
IBM launched two cloud-based solutions on March 24 designed to help marketers gain real-time, actionable insight from data available across social media channels. The solutions, Coremetrics Social and Unica Pivotal Veracity Email Optimization Suite, seek to expand IBM's business analytics capabilities and enable IBM clients to create and understand social campaigns.
Martha Bush, SVP of strategy and marketing at Sigma Marketing Group, a direct and digital services firm, discusses the importance of platform integration and why enhanced customer data will hurt direct mail. Bush has worked in the direct marketing industry for nearly three decades, including more than 18 years at Sigma.
The city of Chicago began a mail preference service earlier this month that provides residents with the ability to opt out of receiving selected direct mail materials. The effort, created by nonprofit Catalog Choice, is designed primarily to enable Chicago to save money on sanitation and rid the city of tons of millions of pounds of paper waste.
Vinod Gupta, founder of Database101.com, a provider of consumer and business mailing lists, discusses his newest venture, as well as his past where SEC allegations forced him to leave the company he started with a $100 bank loan in 1972.
When Teradata, a data warehousing and analytics company, acquired marketing automation provider Aprimo, the line between data and marketing automation companies was further distorted.
Technology companies, including Microsoft, HP and IBM, have unveiled plans in recent weeks to launch or expand in-the-cloud CRM services, reflecting the growing demand from marketers for more collaborative and timely data about clients and prospects.
Mark Wright, president and CEO of Targetbase, a database marketing technology services company, discusses why it's important for marketers to be able to read customer sentiment on social networks. He also predicts that data collection abuse will ultimately force legislation.
Andrew Frawley, president of marketing technology at Epsilon, a marketing data and technology services company, discusses the future of database marketing and whether he thinks Congress will intervene on behavioral tracking.
The results of the Small Merchant Data Security Survey, sponsored by First Data and the National Retail Federation, might leave consumers feeling a bit naked in the wind.
As director of demand generation at Bronto, it's Sally Lowery's job to show her bosses a tangible return on ad spend at the end of every quarter. After all, Bronto, an e-mail marketing services provider, knows a thing or two about marketing software.
Winterberry Group, an advertising and marketing consultancy, released a report on January 13 revealing US direct and digital ad spending had increased 2.7% to $154 billion in 2010.
Experian promoted Jeff Lundal to SVP and general manager of data management services at the marketing services provider December 23. In this interview with Direct Marketing News, he discusses the looming online privacy debate and explains his view on why it's imperative that marketers move away from batching and blasting and toward tweeting and status-updating.
As the teen segment continues to grow, marketers are getting more creative in how they reach out to these plugged-in skeptical consumers.
Direct marketing plays a major role in the consumer outreach efforts of competitive brands Chili's and TGI Friday's.
Two years ago the nonprofit industry was in the midst of a crisis — charitable donations had plummeted from around 15% of revenue in Q4 2007 to 6.6% in Q3 2009.
Peg Kuman, CEO of Relevate, a company that provides data services to inform marketing decisions, recently discussed her company's acquisition of Phoenix Data Processing and the subsequent company rebranding with Direct Marketing News.
Lisa Arthur, the CMO of Aprimo, which offers marketing software to measure and implement campaigns, discusses integration and the best ways to track costs down to the individual lead.
Reliant Energy recently launched a new community site in order to enhance its relationship with its customers.
Marketers find new ways stand out by adding flexibility and better incentives
Loyalty programs can help businesses retain customers, but they can also be expensive. In order to justify the spend, marketers must constantly assess these programs.
For car dealership network MileOne, lead generation can be tricky business. It does generate leads for consumers in the market to buy a car, but not many people are particularly loyal to car dealerships.
Rising oil prices followed by a brutal recession that saw a plunge in both business and leisure travel threatened the airline industry as a whole over the last few years.
David Bernard has studied marketers' database efforts for more than 20 years as a consultant, and he spoke to Direct Marketing News about the common mistakes of marketing database management and how to avoid them.
This week, marketing services provider Demandbase unveiled a new web service to decrease website abandonment and increase online conversion rates, as well as a partnership with Day Software, a provider of standards-based content management and infrastructure software. Demandbase CEO Christopher Golec chatted with Direct Marketing News' Frank Washkuch about the company's moves and its plans for the future.
The CMO of AAA's second-largest club, Northern California Nevada and Utah (AAA NCNU), discusses how the company plans to use competitive marketing analysis, behavior triggered marketing and a data system overhaul to drive its marketing forward.
The rich online behavioral data that marketers rely on more and more is under siege by Washington
Kimberly Clark hoped to provide moms the right information and offers at opportune times in her child's diapering journey by tracking behavioral data and responses across media channels and optimizing its messaging accordingly.
Kodak tapped Deutsch New York to help it create two DRTV and DRDTV spots for its Kodak ESP 3250 printer, that highlighted a common complaint among consumers regarding the high cost and often short life of print cartridges.
Our look at the most - and least - engaging social media campaigns and social marketing strategies
Companies such as BlueKai and its competitors offer a broad view of the variety of consumer information available to marketers, because its tools gather data, including specific keywords, product research behavior and price searches, from multiple websites.
Rick Witsell, VP of marketing at Alliant, a marketing services provider specializing in cooperative data, has seen marketers add more information to their arsenals during the poor economy of the past few years. He talks about that, and how companies are bridging the gap between their online and Web-based databases, to Direct Marketing News.
There's no shortage of geolocation apps these days, but relative newcomer Topguest aims to stand out for travelers.
Company of the week
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It doesn't matter how much data you have if you don't integrate your data sets, says market researcher Matthias Hartmann.
Radio version 2014 delivers an exciting palette of marketing tools to make the medium of sound more effective for direct response advertisers.
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The construction of Mauritius Airport New Terminal which started two years
back is now operational.
Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam officially inaugurated the new terminal of Mauritius Airport on 30 August 2013 and the shifting of operations from the old building took place on the night of 11 till the early morning of 12 September 2013.
Air Mauritius, carrying 275 passengers from Charles de Gaulle, was the first plane to land at 6 in the morning and roughly three hours later checked-in passengers boarded for Johannesburg.
Officials of Airport Terminal Operations Ltd (ATOL) are satisfied that everything went according to plan and no major disruptions of services were encountered.
ATOL is a private company with the main mission to operate the new terminal building and its shareholders are Airports of Mauritius Ltd (90%) and Aéroports de Paris Management (10%).
Emirates Airlines (EK), which flies daily to Mauritius, has signified its intention to position an Airbus A380 as from December 2013 to offer additional seats from Dubai.
It is rumoured in the local press that Air France (AF) is seriously considering following EK's intention and fly the same type of aircraft to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport by the first quarter of 2014.
The former terminal will be temporarily closed for renovation works and re-opened to most probably cater for domestic and regional flights.
The eleven billion rupees extension to the actual Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport covers an area of 56 900 square metres and can handle a total of 4.5 million passengers per year.
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Airports of Mauritius Limited (AML) and Aéroports de Paris Management (ADPM) partnered in a joint venture for this project which will be managed by Airport Terminal Operations Limited (ATOL) – a subsidiary of AML.
Designed to be environmentally friendly and linked to the "Mauritius sustainable island" concept, the building will maximize the use of natural light. Apart from the installation of monocrystalline solar modules rain water will be collected for the patios and sanitary blocks.
Part of the ground floor will be allocated to tour
operators and Customs officials. The remaining area will be the baggage hall.
Besides a dedicated circuit for incoming passengers, check-in formalities will be done on the first floor. Passengers will then proceed through the duty free shopping zone to the departure hall.
Five boarding bridges will be installed; three of which are capable to service the Airbus A380.
The second floor, with large glass windows, is designed to accommodate a Well-wishers Hall and a restaurant. From here you will have a magnificent view of the landing and take-off of airplanes.
Louis Berger Group (LBG) and the China State Construction Engineering Corporations (CSCEC) also contributed their expertise in the realization of the project.
SSR International Airport's runway has also been upgraded at a cost of one billion rupees. The airstrip has been enlarged on both sides and the pavement surface reinforced.
Large aircraft like Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 can now land at Mauritius Airport.
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Citizens Business Bank Arena
|Citizens Business Bank Arena
|Former names
|Ontario Community Events Center
|4000 East Ontario Center Parkway
Ontario, California 91764
|Broke ground
|March 7, 2007
|October 18, 2008[1]
|City of Ontario[1]
|Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)[2]
|Construction cost
|$130 million
($142 million in 2014 dollars[3])
|Rossetti Architects[4]
|Project manager
|ICON Venue Group[4]
|Structural engineer
|Englekirk Partners Consulting Engineers, Inc.
|Services engineer
|M-E Engineers, Inc.
|General contractor
|Turner Construction[5]
|Basketball: 10,832[1]
Hockey: 9,736[1]
Indoor soccer: 9,736[6]
|Ontario Reign (ECHL) (2008–present)
Los Angeles Temptation (LFL) (2011–present)
Ontario Warriors (AIF) (2012)
Ontario Fury (PASL) (2013–present)
Citizens Business Bank Arena (originally Ontario Community Events Center) is a multi-purpose arena, in Ontario, California, USA. It hosts local sporting events and concerts. Construction officially began on March 7, 2007 and the arena was opened on October 18, 2008.[1] It is suitable for indoor events, including basketball, ice hockey, ice shows, boxing, graduation ceremonies and concerts. The arena's basketball capacity is 10,832. It also seats 9,736 for hockey and its full capacity is 11,089. The 225,000-square-foot (20,900 m2) venue also has 36 luxury suites on two levels.[1] It is the biggest and most modern arena within the Inland Empire region of California.[1]
The arena's construction cost was $150 million; however, it was debt free due to the city selling different properties throughout the city.[7] It was constructed on the old Ontario Motor Speedway property.[8] The arena is owned by the city of Ontario and is operated by AEG Worldwide which operates arenas around the world and owns several sports franchises.[9] The arena is home to the Ontario Reign of the ECHL, Los Angeles Temptation of the Legends Football League and the Ontario Fury of the Professional Arena Soccer League.
The arena's original name was Ontario Community Events Center when the arena was first announced in October 2006.[10] On October 20, 2006, it was announced that the city based bank, Citizens Business Bank, bought the naming right for the arena.[11] Citizens Business Bank is the largest locally-based financial institution in the region and California's eleventh largest bank.[11][12]
In November 2007, it was announced that a new ECHL franchise will be playing at the arena starting in the 2008–09 season.[13] The arena became home of the ECHL's Ontario Reign, an affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings.[14] The Reign play their home games at the arena each season, which runs from October to April.[15]
In 2012, the arena was home to the Ontario Warriors of American Indoor Football but the team folded before the season ended.[16]
The arena held its grand opening on October 18, 2008.[17]
On October 24, 2008, its first event took place in front of a sold out crowd of 10,316, for an NBA preseason game, where the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 105–94.[18] There has been a Laker preseason game every year at the arena with the exception of 2011 due to the 2011 NBA lockout.
The Reign held its first game at the arena on October 25, 2008 against the Las Vegas Wranglers in front of a crowd of 8,832. The Reign won their first game at the arena 4–1.[19]
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling held an event there on October 31, 2008 and returned on May 4, 2012.[20] Carrie Underwood played the arena's first concert on November 9, 2008 with Little Big Town as her opening act.[21]
American heavy metal band Metallica performed at the arena during their World Magnetic Tour on December 12, 2008 in front of a crowd of 10,959 and filmed part of their music video Broken, Beat & Scarred during the concert and also at the concert at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California on December 13, 2008.[22][23]
The arena has also hosted Bill Gaither, Larry the Cable Guy, Vicente Fernández, Sade, Justin Bieber, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago, Elton John, The Eagles, Disney on Ice, Playhouse Disney Live, Sesame Street Live, The Harlem Globetrotters, Bob Dylan, Scorpions, Neil Diamond, André Rieu, American Idol Live!, Trace Adkins, Alan Jackson, Pitbull, Dancing With the Stars, Stars on Ice, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and other events.[24] On September 1, 2013, the arena was the site where Mexican singers Joan Sebastian and Ezequiel Peña sang together for the first time ever.
The arena has also been host to many Mixed martial arts events including Bellator Fighting Championships. On August 10, 2013, the arena hosted WSOF 4: Spong vs. DeAnda.
The arena also hosted a preseason match between the Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks.[25]
The venue hosted a PBR Built Ford Tough Series bull riding event in late September 2009 and also hosted another event on August 29 and August 30, 2010.[26]
On January 20, 2010 the arena hosted the 2010 ECHL All-Star Game in front of 7,615 fans.[27]
The World Wrestling Entertainment made its debut at the arena on December 5, 2010 with a house show.[28] WWE returned with a Raw house show on February 25, 2012 in front of a near sell-out crowd of 9,000 fans, the WWE returned on January 19, 2013 with a Raw house show and returned on August 25, 2013.[29][30] On February 11, 2014 the arena will host a WWE SmackDown taping, which will be the first WWE televised event ever at the venue.[31][32]
The American Idols LIVE! Tour 2011 was held on July 16, 2011.
English band Sade recorded their Bring Me Home Live 2011 DVD at the arena on September 4, 2011.
The arena was the site of 2011 Skate America from October 21–23.[33]
On October 29, 2012, Katy Perry did a private concert at the arena for the San Manuel Indian Tribe.
During her Blown Away Tour, country music singer Carrie Underwood filmed The Blown Away Tour: Live DVD at the arena on March 3, 2013.[34]
During the summer of 2013, Selena Gomez used the arena to rehearse for her Stars Dance Tour.[35]
Since its opening, the arena has hosted many boxing events. The first boxing event was on November 28, 2008 with two fights, Chris Arreola vs. Travis Walker and Paul Williams vs. Verno Phillips.[36] On December 5, 2009, the arena hosted a women's title fight between champion Kina Malpartida and Lyndsey Scragg.[37] On April 24, 2010, the arena was the venue where Tomasz Adamek defeated Chris Arreola to retain the IBF International Heavyweight Title.[38] The arena also hosted an ESPN Friday Night Fights event on July 2, 2010 with the main event being Demetrius Hopkins vs. Mike Arnaoutis.[39] On August 13, 2010, Friday Night Fights returned to the arena with a fight between Chris Arreola and Manuel Quezada.[40] On July 14, 2012, Mexican female boxer Mariana "La Barbie" Juarez defended her Flyweight title against Japanese boxer Shindo Go, the bout was broadcast on Mexican channel Televisa Canal 5 series Sábados de Corona.[41] On November 24, 2012 Robert Guerrero successfully defended his Interim WBC Welterweight title against Andre Berto at the arena.[42]
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- ^ Wener, Ben (November 7, 2008). "New Ontario Arena Gears Up for Concerts". Orange County Register. Retrieved January 13, 2009.
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- ^ a b "Arena Faqs". Citizens Business Bank Arena. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ Shikes, Jonathan (March 18, 2007). "Ontario's Citizens Business Bank Faces More Competition As It Grows". The Press-Enterprise (Riverside). Retrieved January 13, 2009.
- ^ "Pro Hockey Invades the Inland Empire". Ontario Reign. November 16, 2007. Retrieved January 13, 2009.
- ^ "Ontario Set To Reign The Inland Empire". Ontario Reign. December 12, 2007. Retrieved January 13, 2009.
- ^ "Reign Faqs". Ontario Reign. Retrieved January 13, 2009.
- ^ Segal, Shel (February 12, 2012). "Ontario Warriors Will Begin Professional Football Competition Next Month; Team President Says: 'We Guarantee We'll Win the Championship'". Fontana Herald News. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "Grand Opening Celebration". Citizens Business Bank Arena. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
- ^ Associated Press (October 24, 2008). "Kobe Plays Fewer Than 8 Minutes, but Helps Lakers to Strong Start". ESPN. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ "Reign Lasso In Wranglers With A 4-1 Win In Home Opener". Ontario Reign. October 25, 2008. Retrieved November 2, 2008.
- ^ "TNA House Show Results (10/31/08) - Ontario, California". Wrestling News World. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ "Carrie Underwood". Citizens Business Bank Arena. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
- ^ "Concert Box Score 2004-2010 Metallica". Marksaw.com. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
- ^ "Blabbermouth.net - Metallica: Release Date Announced For French Concert DVD". RoadRunner Records. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
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- ^ "Sharks 2, Kings 1, SO". National Hockey League. September 23, 2009. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ "PBR Heads West for Dickies Invitational in Ontario, California". Professional Bull Riders. September 1, 2009. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
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- ^ "WWE Supershow House Show Results (12/05/10) - Ontario, California". Wrestling News World. December 5, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ "2/25 WWE Results Ontario, Calif.: Punk Defends WWE Title in Three-Way Main Event, Eve Promo & Miz Backs Eve, Funk is Back Night 2". PWTorch. February 25, 2010. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
- ^ "Update On Undertaker's In-Ring Future, WWE Interested In ROH Talents, Recent Attendance". Wrestling Inc. February 29, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2009.
- ^ "WWE SmackDown Ontario". WWE. November 22, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ "WWE SMACKDOWN COMES TO THE Inland Empire on FEBRUARY 11, 2014". CBBankArena.com. November 22, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ "Ontario, Calif., Selected to host 2011 Skate America". Citizens Business Bank Arena. March 3, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ "Carrie Underwood Concert DVD Due Aug. 13". CMT.com. September 3, 2013. Retrieved September 3, 2013.
- ^ Exclusive: Take A Peek At Selena Gomez's Stars Dance World Tour! - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV.com
- ^ Aguilar, Nathan (November 25, 2008). "Paul Williams vs Verno Phillips and Chris Arreola vs Travis Walker: On HBO". Bleacher Report. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
- ^ Avila, David A. (December 2, 2009). "Peru's National Hero Kina Malpartida Defends Title". The Sweet Science. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
- ^ Associated Press (April 25, 2010). "Adamek Wins Majority Decision Over Arreola". ESPN. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
- ^ "Demetrius Hopkins Wins Fight, Contreras Wins Too". The Sweet Science. July 3, 2010. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
- ^ Rafael, Dan (July 6, 2010). "Arreola to Face Quezada on Aug. 13". ESPN. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
- ^ "Ovëishon Presents Three World Boxing Championships Sanctioned by the WBC at the Citizens Business Bank Arena". Citizens Business Bank Arena. June 25, 2012. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
- ^ Pugmire, Lance (October 23, 2012). "Andre Berto, Robert Guerrero to Fight Nov. 24 in Ontario". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
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They say: "Here's the main 2014 summer sunshine brochure from First Choice. Don't forget, all holidays are all inclusive, so there's no need to worry about spending money in resort – it'll just be for a bit of souvenir shopping, as everything else is included, be it food, drinks or activities! So whether you fancy splashing around in the massive pool complex in the Cala Millor Holiday Village on Majorca, or enjoying proper pizza in a beachside hotel at Sorrento in Italy, it's all in this brochure full of holidays from April to October 2014. And of course, holidaymakers of a younger age are kept entertained with Holiday Villages, Splashworld and Kids' Clubs for 0-15 years. New for 2014 : hotels on the Olympia Coast in Greece and free WiFi in over 140 hotels with more coming online soon."
They say: "This brochure features all the finest destinations in Europe and North Africa from coastal resorts to vibrant cities in the great melting pot of cultures, climates, contrasting panoramas and a rich tapestry of enchanting history. Whether it's to mingle with the rich and famous on the Cote d'Azur, experience the sophistication of charming resorts in the Balearics, enjoy sun-soaked romance, culture and cuisine in Italy, explore the magical coastlines and bays of Greece or taste and smell the herbs and spices in the souks of Morocco, this brochure has it all. As some of the world's most exclusive resorts are in Europe, so if you want luxury Kuoni can arrange everything you need from helicopter transfers and five star hotels, to private tours.
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They say: "This impressive brochure from Titan brings together every single holiday the company offers. That's over 200 different escorted tours (including by rail) and cruises that touch every corner of the globe, visiting over 70 countries. Expect to come across tours featuring everything from see the natural wonders of Europe and exploring the Mississippi on a steamboat, to island hopping in the Caribbean and visiting sky-high monasteries in Bhutan. It really is all in here – including a collection of UK short breaks if you don't fancy travelling for hours and hours. These holidays are complete packages, with scheduled flights, all your internal travel and transfers, excursions and many meals included too. And of course, the superlative VIP Home Departure Service that means you are picked up from and returned to your front door."
They say: "First Choice covers all the bases when it comes to tying the knot. There are some great new features in this brochure including a really cool way of tracking your wedding guests that also gives you free gifts – the more people who book to join you, the more gifts you get from First Choice! Book your wedding with First Choice and as well as all the biggies like the venue and a wedding coordinator, you get extras like flowers and fizz too. If you can't decide where to have the Big Day, have a read of the 'Hot Picks' list and read articles from couples who have got married abroad with First Choice. The brochure also features writes up from brides who have taken he plunge and got married abroad. And don't forget, with First Choice it's all inclusive all the way! New destinations for 2014 including the Pacific Coast in Mexico, Thailand and Mauritius."
They say: "Here is the most popular brochure from Titan covering escorted tours, train voyages and cruises across Europe. This collection covers over 70 different countries and 80 different itineraries, so there's plenty to choice from, even if you've already been on a Titan tour before. Whether you fancy being amazed by the Northern Lights in an Arctic adventure afloat, want to relax over a latte and ice cream as the water's of Lake Como lap around you, want to immerse yourself in the history of Russia, or just yearn for the sunshine of Madeira in winter, all the 'must do' holidays and a whole lot more are in this Europe-wide brochure. As well escorted tours there are stay and explore options (new for 2014) which mean less travelling giving you a blend of sightseeing and relaxing in one or two destinations. And of course, there is still Titan's VIP home departure service that is included from every address in the UK to get you to your UK departure point for free."
They say: "Holidaying in Turkey means sunny climes, white sand beaches and great value for money and the same came be said for relative newcomer to package holidays for Brits, Bulgaria, so if you're looking for a classic sunshine package deal for a great price at any time of year, think Turkey or Bulgaria. And it's not just about purpose built resorts, there are cute ancient fishing villages and small resorts perched on the edge of peninsulas too. Accommodation ranges from posh hotels to self catering apartments in small, family-run residences. And if you don't know the areas well, the brochure has a resort guide on each area with top five 'things to do'."
They say: "Titan invites you to see the world differently – and for less, with this brochure packed full of early booking bargains. Titan has a long-standing tradition of offering those who reserve well in advance the very best discounts and this brochure is no exception. It might seem a bit previous to be thinking about your 2015 or 2016 holiday now, but many of the class tours get booked up, so this way you'll have the widest choice available and the best prices with these genuine savings. And just because the price is discounted the service isn't. So you can still expect flights on scheduled airlines, hand-picked hotel and cruise accommodation, well-thought out excursions and that famous Titan door-to-door departure service. New tours for 2015/2016 include 'Israel – Discover the Promised Land', 'South American Discovery' and ''Great South American Odyssey'.
They say: "Imagine yourself on a Kuoni All Inclusive holiday – relaxed on a balcony looking out at the ocean, somewhere exotic. It's all about unwinding and getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. On these all inclusive holidays you can experience life without a care in the world and where pretty much everything is done for you. Of course, there is also the impeccable Kuoni service, where anything from private transfers to exceptional trips such as hot air ballooning can be arranged and booked by Kuoni."
They say: "This latest Skytours brochure from Thomson features thousands of competitively priced package holidays to all your favourite Med destinations, from European classics like the Canaries and the Costas, to places like Egypt and Tunisia. If you fancy going long haul, there are holidays to Florida, Barbados, Cuba, Goa and the Dominican Republic – all with that same Skytours value for money. Starting at just £199 per person with flights included, you then only pay for the extra options you want, such as coach or private transfers in resort, excursions and even extra leg room on the flight – but only if you want them. You can now also check in online for your flight."
They say: "Because you deserve a real treat of a holiday, there's the First Choice Premier brochure. This brochure is full of first class, year round destinations with the very best four and five star Premier accommodation handpicked for you. All holidays are offered as all inclusive packages, so you can get luxury at best value for money prices, with flights, transfers, meals, drinks and perks like a larger luggage allowance all included. Browse holidays to exotic palm-tree filled beaches, paradise islands, or even action packed safaris, all of which are available year round through First Choice Premier."
They say: "Charming, authentic and intimate, that's what this Small and Friendly brochure from Thomson is all about. It's about venturing off the main tourist trail to discover the most charming corners of the resort and basking in that traditional look and feel. Most of the hotels featured are independently owned and family run for that real home from home welcome. In essence, at the end of your holiday it won't be 'goodbye' but more like 'see you next year'. All are well-located for exploring resorts and venturing further afield (from rounds of golf, to discovering the local landmarks) as well as being within easy reach of the beach too. If you fancy that extra touch of luxury, there is now a collection of 'Select' hotels that have been highlighted for their extra comfort and more luxurious facilities."
They say: "The second edition of the Titan Cruise and Tour brochure for 2014/2015 showcases worldwide holidays that involve both a cruise and an escorted tour on land to create a stunning 'Grand Voyage' itinerary that really does have everything included. This means you get the best of both worlds as you get to sit back and relax as you cruise on the waters and explore onshore with a tour led by your Titan guide and tour manager. For example, you could combine a tour of the Rocky Mountains by road or rail with a cruise along Alaska's glacier-strewn coastline. All packages include accommodation, all meals onboard the boat and first class hotels for the land tour part. There are also door to door transfers no matter where you live in the UK and all flights are on scheduled airlines. Look out for some very special departures such as an Antarctic Adventure for the 2015 solar eclipse and a special 2014 sailing for the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings."
They say: "Each and every one of these self-catering villas has its own swimming pool just for you. The villas are right by the sea, tucked away in the hillside or right in the heart of it all and each one is handpicked to give you the privacy, independence and relaxation you need. Villas range from one bedroom hideaways, to roomy six bedroomed houses and the properties are spread over 19 of your favourite sunshine destinations. With these villas, going on holiday will feel like a home from home with all the comforts you could ever need, including fully equipped kitchen, multimedia gadgets and all your bed linen – so all you need to bring are your personal belongings and a beach towel. New for this year, Thomson has come up with a simple policy of pricing bands according to the low, mid and high season – and don't forget prices published are per person with flights and hire car included, subject to a minimum occupancy."
They say: "Fancy escaping the wind and rain to catch some winter rays of sunshine in the Med and beyond? This fun-packed brochure includes all the most popular resorts for a winter sun holiday. All package holidays included in this brochure are on all inclusive basis and being winter, there are great deals on longer stays right up to 99 nights. There are also more single room offers for 2014 for no or only a very small supplement, so whether you just want a quick week in the sun with the family (there are lots of kids' clubs and splash worlds still running in the winter season) or want to escape the cold winter entirely, there's something to suit all tastes and budgets in this brochure."
They say: "The idea behind this Couples brochure is that you get a handpicked range of hotels chosen for their contemporary style, the top notch dining experience and the great setting, usually just a couple steps away from the beach. Holidays are available all year round and offer a relaxed atmosphere and excellent facilities for adults, all with no kids on the scene, making it a blissfully quiet holiday. There are hotels in 'close to home' resorts and further afield destinations too, many of which are exclusive to Thomson in the UK."
They say: "With all the experience Titan has in world travel, the escorted tour company has decided to put all its knowledge to good use by publishing a new travel magazine. The aim here is to give you insight into some of the places Titan travels to, inviting famous names to check out the sights and articles that give you all the fascinating background to some of the well-known and hidden gems you can visit with Titan around the world."
They say: "All hotels and holidays including Platinum Cruises in this Premium Collection brochure are four or five star standard and to make the grade, each property has to score good or excellent with 90% or more of our customers. You also benefit from those little extras that will make your Premium holiday even more special, from extra luggage allowance to priority transfers in resort. All of the holidays featured are exclusive to Thomson in the UK, so you won't find them in any other brochure. Maybe you hanker after the crowd-free beaches of Costa de Almeria, the flower-filled bays of Madeira or maybe cruising along the Nile in style? Well. it's all here. New for 2014: resort hotels on the Pacific coast of Mexico and on Mauritius."
They say: "Drink in the best scenery on the planet, from soaring mountains to picturesque and remote rural villages on foot. Walking and trekking keeps you fit, puts fresh air in your lungs and there's nothing more rewarding then that feeling when you've conquered a climb. This brochure allows you to experience the best of the world on foot, with over 150 different itineraries for you to choose from. All trips are graded so you know if the itinerary will suit your needs or not, with Leisurely, Moderate, Challenging, Tough and Tough+ gradings. To give you an idea of the level of fitness required, the trip to summit Mont Blanc is a Tough +, whilst the Amalfi coast holiday is a Leisurely."
They say: "This is the first magazine from Thomson for the Sensatori concept, which is a collection of luxury five star hotels offered in deluxe resorts around the world. This magazine gives you a great introduction to the brand if you have never holidayed in a Sensatori resort before. There is a news section, very readable features and informative reviews. There's even a culinary section written by a top-notch Sensatori chef to get your taste buds tingling."
They say: "Our brochure features all the favourite destinations abroad to get married, renew your vows or spend your honeymoon, with over 70 venues in 16 difference countries on offer. Of course, there are sunshine resorts in Europe, America and faraway places, but if you fancy getting married in a winter wonderland we've got wedding holidays in Lapland too. Newly designed for 2014, the brochure has an easy-to-read 'coffee table book' feel to it and is also packed full of info and useful advice from couples who have married abroad. Wedding co-ordinators at Thomson will assist you with everything from organising visas, to hair appointments and make up sessions once in resort. You can book all those little essentials from flowers to cake before you leave, so it's all organised for you by the time you and your party arrive in resort."


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KangerTech Aero Tank Review
This afternoon, I've taken the wraps off something I've been looking forward to with a healthy mixture of anticipation and nervousness. The nervousness didn't abate much when I saw the packaging: the same understated black box with its silver accents and plain, no-nonsense description of the contents had me thinking of the Protank series. Sitting here looking at that box now, however, I think of it as camouflage. Because what's inside is so unlike the storied but underwhelming Protank it isn't even funny.
I have a history with the Protank, Protank II, and Mini Protank. The original Protank disappointed me with its airy draw, weak flavor, and less than satisfying throat hit. The Protank Mini was more of the same, but with less eliquid capacity. The Protank II upped the game modestly but isn't exactly a standout performer, either. Simply stated, Kanger had become a benchwarmer in my eyes, relegated to the dugout and called into rotation only when the big boys were played out and in need of a rest.
The Kanger Aero Tank, on the other hand, is the Comeback Kid of the Kanger lineup. Read on and find out why.
Build Quality and Features
The first thing you'll discover, on unboxing the Aero Tank, is a gray plastic tray housing the clearomizer itself along with two coil heads and the ubiquitous Kanger beauty ring. I love that Kanger is thoughtful enough to provide this accessory with, I would have to guess, just about every full size clearomizer they sell; I have to admit to worrying, though, that some future civilization is going to find the remnants of our own one day and conclude that Kanger beauty rings were our main form of currency…
The materials used — according to the description on the box, and I have no reason to doubt it — are stainless steel and pyrex glass, in keeping with the Protank line. But that's really where the visual similarity to its older cousin ends. Comparing the Aero Tank to a Protank II, I discover that the Aero Tank appears to be head and shoulders taller than the Protank, and its stainless steel parts give the appearance of being a fair bit beefier, although they have the same 2.5ml capacity.
I believe I can chalk the size difference up to the breakout feature on the Aero Tank and the inspiration for its name: Airflow control. By rotating a knurled ring at the base of the Aero tank, the user can select a tight draw or a looser, more airy draw. We'll get to how that works out, performance-wise, shortly, but as far as build quality is concerned, the airflow adjustment ring was actually the component that impressed me least with its feel; it felt light to the point of flimsiness, and it's a fortunate thing that it's integrated so well into the overall design, because I could imagine it failing in fairly short order otherwise.
Overall, build quality is excellent on the Aero Tank. It's a solid, substantial piece of kit that should last you a good, long time.
Setting up the Aero Tank should be familiar to anyone who has already done so with another bottom-coil clearomizer. If you're already familiar with setting up a Protank or EVOD, there's no reason you can't skip right past this section. However, for those of you who are considering the Aero Tank as your first bottom coil clearomizer, I'm happy to walk you through this quick and easy process.
Once you've unboxed your new Aero Tank and removed the device from the gray plastic tray, you'll want to remove the rubber condom from the mouthpiece. Next, turn the tank upside-down and unscrew the base of the tank. Set the tank itself down on a clean, level surface. Next, remove one of the atomizer heads from the tray and, holding it with the long side up and the short side down, screw it snugly into the base.
Next, grab a bottle of your chosen eliquid. Holding the Aero Tank upside-down and at a slight angle, place the dripper of your bottle so that you can drip your eliquid into the tank. Note: Make sure to drip the eliquid along the wall of the tank, not into the central airflow tube. As the tank fills, reduce the angle you're holding it at so that you'll have a more accurate idea of when it's time to stop filling. You want the level of eliquid to be just shy of the top of the central airflow tube.
Once your Aero Tank is filled to the appropriate level, screw the base-plus-atomizer-head back onto the tank. Make sure it's snug and secure. Now give the eliquid a few minutes to fully saturate the wicking material in the atomizer head. After that, screw the Aero Tank onto the battery, APV, or mechanical mod of your choice and you're ready to go! So what kind of performance can you expect?
I tested the Kanger Aero Tank on the Innokin iTaste VTR across a wattage range from 8 watts to 15 watts, with the airflow control alternating between fully airy and fully tight, and using "Grape Onya" from Mountain Oak Vapors in 18mg nicotine strength. I chose that eliquid specifically, because while I love most everything I've tried from Mountain Oak Vapors, I'm not as crazy about fruit flavors as I am about tobaccos, and I didn't want my fondness for the eliquid to color my assessment of the clearomizer.
With that said, the Aero Tank left me slack-jawed with astonishment at its performance at 8 watts. At 15 watts, it left me flat out stupefied. I'll explain that last bit momentarily. At 8 watts, the go-to starting point for most clearomizers, the flavor is not merely rich but vivid. This was true of the flavor at that wattage regardless of the amount of airflow dialed in. Where the airflow selection really made a big difference was in the balance between visual vapor output and throat hit.
With the airflow control fully open, the visual vapor output was is just stupid. Intensely thick and voluminous vapor for a clearomizer; frankly, the visual output from this thing beats what I get out of my RBAs — though let me temper that by saying that my RBAs aren't high-end fog machines like the AC9 or the Steam Turbine. Still, cloud chasers will be very happy with this clearomizer, and I can see that being true of RBA aficionados as well. Those who have only seen clouds on YouTube are going to be doing some happy dances after their first dozen… two dozen… three dozen toots from this device, if I am not much mistaken.
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PITTSBURGH -- David Ortiz had every right to be somewhat perplexed. When the rain chooses to make its most powerful appearance during a single at-bat -- as was the case when the Sox slugger stepped up to pinch-hit in the eighth inning Friday night -- eyebrow-raising is perfectly acceptable.
"First of all, what's wrong with Mother Nature?" Ortiz said following the Red Sox' 3-1 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park. "I just walk to the plate and it started pouring. What's up with that?"
The uptick in raindrops certainly didn't make Ortiz' pinch-hitting adventure against Pittsburgh reliever Jose Veras any easier. The Sox designated hitter ultimately jumped on a two-seam fasatball from the former Yankees hurler, rifling it up the middle only to watch shortstop Ronny Cedeno gobble it up and throw to first baseman Lyle Overbay to end the Sox' threat.
The grounder stranded J.D. Drew and Darnell McDonald at second and third, respectively, while lowering Ortiz' career pinch-hitting numbers to .192 (15-for-72).
And as Ortiz pointed out, the rain did stop. But, despite the postgame quips, that shouldn't be the slugger's concern. Nor should Veras' one at-bat victory be the focus.
What the moment should be remembered for as the Sox face eight more interleague road games is the kind of challenge that faces Ortiz. More times than not, his usual four or five at-bats a game are going to turn into the kind of drama-filled plate appearance Mother Nature punctuated in the series opener.
Ortiz has been on a season-long run, one which is now being interrupted with designated hitter-less road bumps. With his groundout Friday night, the game's best DH has now gone three straight games without reaching base at least once for the first time this season. It is hardly a dip into the dark days of the last few seasons' struggles, but it does hint at the potential problem.
The Red Sox and Ortiz really don't want to mess with a good thing, but unfortunately for both parties, baseball rules are doing just that.
"It [stinks]," said Ortiz of the lack of a DH for the next eight games. "I'll have to call [Major League Baseball commissioner] Bud Selig."
But for now this is the life he will have to live.
The dream many Red Sox fans had of watching Ortiz ride out the interleague conundrum at first base while Adrian Gonzalez shifted to right field doesn't seem like a realistic scenario for more than perhaps a game or two. (At least that was the vibe given out by Red Sox manager Terry Francona prior to the Sox' loss.)
"I don't know. I really don't know," said Francona when asked about the possible realignment. "I'm not happy about David sitting for nine straight games and I'm also not happy about putting Gonzy in right field. Neither choice is very appealing."
Some fans were quick to jump on the manager's choice not to prioritize offense in the Sox' first meeting of the season with the Pirates, especially after the new No. 5 hitter, Darnell McDonald, stranded six runners in his first three at-bats. And the image of right fielder Mike Cameron misplaying a Mike McKenry sinking liner in the third inning, resulting in a double, offered some more misguided ammunition for those yearning for Gonzalez' return to right field after an eight-year hiatus.
But this wasn't about Francona's decisions. He did, after all, play it perfectly in terms of sending up pinch-hitters Josh Reddick and J.D. Drew (both of whom notched hits) before setting Ortiz up for the game's biggest moments. This was simply the interleague slap-in-the-face that the Red Sox and Ortiz have managed to maneuver around in previous seasons.
This has all the makings of a nine-game slump-maker. Now it's up to Ortiz to find a way to identify his antidote.
"You want to be in the game, but they don't have a DH here so you have to do whatever," Ortiz said. "I was ready for whenever Tito called me, he did, I went out there and the result wasn't the one that you want but the fight was there."
Ortiz explained that the act of pinch-hitting is far from foreign, having to individually prepare for each at-bat without picking up a glove. The potential problem stems from exactly when the slugger will be forced to make his mark.
For many of these games, Ortiz will no longer have the luxury of seeing a pitcher two or three times. Instead, opposing teams will be picking and choosing whom they want going against the lefty hitter. And, as the numbers pointed out last season, it has been the specialists who often offer the biggest problems.
In 2010 against left-handers, for instance, Ortiz hit .324 in the first four innings, with his average dropping to .143 in frames 5-8. And in the seventh inning, when lefty specialists typically make many of their appearances, he managed just an .045 clip.
In all, Ortiz hit .300 in innings 1-6 in '10, but just .199 after that. This season the numbers are more palatable, with a .330 clip prior to the seventh, and .278 after that.
"That changes the whole game," said Ortiz of facing the specialists. "But that's what it's all about today. I'll just have to adjust."
But this will be a major part of the challenge, one which Ortiz -- and the Red Sox -- are bracing themselves for. That was evidenced Friday night.
"Probably. What do you think?," said Ortiz when asked if this would be a big-time hurdle for the Sox' lineup to overcome. "I'm part of the lineup every day, so you have to deal."
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Dave O'Brien and Joe Castiglione talk with Red Sox catcher, David Ross, who had the go-ahead RBI tonight as the Red Sox beat the White Sox behind a brilliant pitching performance from Jon Lester.
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Shawn Thornton discussed how he prepares on gameday in the postseason.
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For three generations, the Morgan family has equipped adventurers with the accouterments they need to conquer the great outdoors. The outfitters supply canoes, kayaks, and rafts for excursions at both their Fort Ancient location on the Little Miami River and Brookville location on the Whitewater River. Adventurers choose from a range of downstream floats, with river jaunts stretching from 3 miles up to 18 miles. The company also operates campgrounds with cabins and tent space on the banks of both rivers, allowing guests to stop overnight to rest their muscles or practice non-native birdcalls while everyone else sleeps.
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Sotheby's is the auction house that specializes in art auction, private sales and art-related financing activities. It operates in 40 countries and has 8 salesrooms including in New York, London, Hong Kong and Paris. In business since 1744, it is also the oldest listed company on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Contemporary art is hotter than even the old masters. Recently, Sotheby's held the largest auction in its history.
Andy Warhol's "Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster)", which was in private hands, was estimated with a pre-sale price in excess of $60 million. It ended up selling for a record for a Warhol at $105 million.
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On Nov 11, Sotheby's reported its third quarter results and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. The third quarter is historically a slow quarter, representing just 7% to 10% of annual auction sales. It usually results in a loss for the company. Still, there was revenue growth in the quarter as private sale commissions rose 77% and auction commission revenue jumped 16%.
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Dec 20, Colombo: A fire erupted at a building that houses Sri Lanka's Ministry of Education today has been brought under control, the police said.
Police Media Spokesperson SSP Ajith Rohana told local media a fire erupted at Isurupaya, in Battaramulla early this morning around 7 a.m. and it was brought under control by the firefighters at around 8 a.m.
The fire had reportedly erupted in the Pension Division on the 4th floor of the building.
It is believed a mechanical failure of a faulty air conditioning unit was responsible for the fire. No one was hurt in the fire, the police spokesman said.
The damages to the Ministry have not been assessed yet.