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The Other Side: Joe Reedy on Bernard's role, Dalton, Zimmer's plans
Cincinnati --- This week in "The Other Side," we catch up with Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Reedy discusses what rookie running back Giovani Bernard's role may be Sunday, receiver A.J. Green, how defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer may attack Aaron Rodgers and more below:
Q: Do you see Giovani Bernard playing a bigger role in Cincinnati's offense Sunday?
Reedy: "He has been averaging around 6-8 touches per game but offensive coordinator Jay Gruden will start to increase that, especially after he scored two touchdowns in the Monday Night win over the Steelers. It used to be with the Bengals offense that the main back would get the first 3 series and then the backup would start getting some carries in the fourth but Gruden hasn't been afraid to alternate his backs during the same series and has been getting Bernard in earlier. Run blocking in the last game was improved which benefitted both Bernard and BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Bernard gives the Bengals they haven't had really since James Brooks -- a change of pace guy who also excels at catching it out of the backfield. Likely by midseason the split with backs will be 50-50 but probably in this game it will be more like 65-35 or 60-40."
Q: Just how dangerous is A.J. Green and how does Cincy use him offensively?
Reedy: "Green is definitely a deep threat but there have been some games where he has shown that he can be a possession receiver as well. The Pittsburgh game was one of those cases where he had six catches for 40 yards with his longest reception being 10. That was quite a change from the opener when he had 9-162 and took advantage of single coverage from Charles Tillman. Most teams aren't going to risk Green beating them deep but the biggest change with this offense is that if you take away Green, there's Bernard, Jermaine Gresham, Tyler Eifert, Mohamed Sanu and Marvin Jones to pick up the slack. If Green was held to 6-41 last year against the Steelers, they lose. But with the two tight ends the Bengals now have, the offense has more balance."
Q: Do you see any soft spots in Cincinnati's defense two weeks in?
Reedy: "I would say the back seven. The linebackers are prone to making mistakes when they have to drop back in coverage and the corners are thin with two of the backups -- Brandon Ghee and Dre Kirkpatrick -- already ruled out while Adam "Pacman" Jones has been limited all week."
Q: How would you expect Mike Zimmer to attack Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' defense?
Reedy: "He isn't going to blitz a lot. I think they only blitzed nine times against the Steelers but he will bring pressure with the defensive line. Despite the lack of blitzes, Ben Roethlisberger was under pressure on almost half of his drop backs. The other thing Zimmer has been stressing is not to get beat on yards after catch. They had only one major breakdown last week, which led to a touchdown. Randall Cobb has drawn comparisons by the Bengals corners to Victor Cruz, who they limited to 20 YAC last season."
Q: Green Bay's pass rushers are happy they don't have to worry about a mobile quarterback Sunday, but what problems can Andy Dalton pose?
Reedy: "He has a very quick delivery and with Bernard in the game, all it takes is a little 3-yard dumpoff pass to turn into a big problem for the defense. Dalton is more comfortable this season because all of the starters are back on offense. He's also done a good job early of not taking unnecessary sacks and learning to go on to the next play."
Q: What kind of game do you expect Sunday?Reedy: "Bengals are coming into the game off a short week and haven't won their first two games at home since 2006. I think it is going to be a shootout and despite these teams only meeting about once every four years, a lot of crazy things usually happens. I like the Packers by 6."
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Wow, he likes the Pack by 6...boy, he is really throwing Dalton under the bus. So, how good or bad is Dalton..? If Dalton has a slightly above average game, they win. Cincy defense should cause enough problems to give their offense time enough on the field to stress the woeful secondary of Pack nation. If the pack can not find a way to wrap-up those with the ball, it could be a pinball game and McCarthy could tilt.
He likes the Packers by 6, Vegas by 3. I don't see Cincy winning this unless GB's wheels come off w/ turnovers. If it turns into a shoot-out, no way Cincy can keep up.
Dear Santa, First I want the Packers to win 45-35. Now if you could give Cobb 100 yds and 2 TD's, Tyler Eiffert 70yds and 1 TD, and Gio Bernard, 2TD's plus 100yds, I'd be very grateful.
You might want to check the calendar, maybe the great pumpkin this octoberfest. In charlie brown we trust.
Again, Agreed. But Pack loses late because (1) they can not stop anyone or (2) Bing Crosby misses wide right from the get go on a 45 yard FG. Tell me why this won't be the case?
The Bengals are a good team with a good defense, the Packers are a good team with a good offense. I think they are pretty much evenly matched, so it comes down to who has the better QB. My money's on Aaron Rodgers.. Go Pack Go!
This is one of those determining games, since we know not which way this team is scaling. A predictable slide in the first game, and a team going nowhere in the second game, so we are at a place where momentum can be gained, or daunting headwinds can impede the journey.
We have Starks coming off the first 100 yard game in a century; should a second game of 100 or more happen than Vince will roll-over. Its really a game for the defense, if they can just right the ship a fraction we win. So, there is much to lose that sits on the line.
What about a win..? The pack is favored and expected to win; although not by much. So, if they can win decisively it puts McCarthy and his woeful staff on a new trajectory. What could happen..? Special teams could lose the game very easily, the defense could fail to tackle, and fail to cover deep. A positive note, the defensive line is gelling and the run threat by Cincy is not to be feared.
Its either a breakout game or a disaster, there is no middle ground. So, fasten your chin straps because there is going to be a lot of spearing in the grate room. As always, a man sticking his neck out will have it chopped off, but the Pack 28, Cincy 31. A disaster.-
Ummm, it's a football game. Simple as that. Packers by 10, and enjoy the bye.
Boots/Sammy, etc. being very careful to avoid yet another deletion. Same old same old but couched in lengthy drivel.
Prediction time:
The disparity in talent between Cincy's lines and Green Bay's lines is massive. Were the two QB's reversed, Rodgers on Cincy would win this game 41-6. There is simply no way a mortal QB (like Dalton) could move the ball against Cincy's D-Line behind Green Bay's O-Line, and Rodgers would mutilate the Packers' D behind Cincy's O-Line.
Thankfully, the QB's are not reversed. And since the difference between Rodgers and a good, solid QB in Dalton is so vast, the game becomes a toss-up.
So here goes:
Green Bay - 27
Cincinnati - 24
What does everyone else think?-
Agreed. But Pack loses late because (1) they can not stop anyone or (2) Bing Crosby misses wide right from the get go on a 45 yard FG. Tell me why this won't be the case?
This will be a game that brings the Packers to the forefront of the Elite teams this week! Cincinnati is a team that has talent all over the place and this is the perfect team to blow out and continue the dominant Defense that's starting to rear it's ugly face! I see the Packers scoring early and often and the Bengals returning to the bungles for 1 game at least! I see the Packers 35-13 behind Rodger's 4 TD passes! GO PACKERS!!
You may need glasses.
I think the Packers can get it done and once again rely on the pass attack... Rodgers will hook up with Cobb who will get 100 plus yards... Possibly James Jones comes into play again... Nelson will keep Corners guessing and Finley will be the benefactor if the receivers get caught with defenders... Starks will contribute for 75 plus yards... Packers defense will hold for another legit Packer victory...
Packers 42 Bengels 28
Come on Packers add a steller weekend for Wisconsin football joining the Badgers with the win...
Matthews will be unleashed today. He played mostly contain for the first two games. He's droolin' for a multiple-sack game. He will be moved all around the line-o-scrimmage to frustrate the Bengal linemen.
Don't want a shootout, but that may happen.
Packers 30
Bengals 23 -
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This narrow kitchen is opened up with open shelving. Glossy bright yellow shelving mind you. The wall paint looks something like BM Airway and is accented with bright yellow. White, which is a very reflective and "competitive" color works as the perfect middle man in this color relationship. Can you see what I mean?
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Customer Care Call Monitoring and Recording Application
In information critical systems such as a customer complaints center or a 911 center, incoming calls are monitored and recorded and saved for future use using a Call Monitoring and Recording Application. This paper investigates how CUAE can provide the ability to build such an application.
Use case#
An enterprise a.com has a customer complaints center which has 10 customer service representatives. The center has a toll free number and customers call in to the center using this number. The Communications server delivers the calls to the free agent. Based on few business logics, a decision is made to monitor/record an incoming call to a file. Occasionally, the conversation is mirrored to a 3rdparty mirroring/recording application to listen in real time and to store it in a different format.
Requirement Analysis#
Based on this use case, the requirements can be summarized as
1. Require the ability to monitor calls
2. Require the flexibility of deciding which calls must be recorded
3. Require the ability to store the RTP stream in multiple formats
4. Require the ability to start monitoring mid way in a call
5. Require the ability to use a variety of recording systems to record that use variety of protocols
High Level Design#
Based on these requirements, CUAE appears to a perfect fit to build such an application that will provide the required functionality.
The High Level Life cycle#
The high level life cycle of such a call would involved the following steps
1. Receive the incoming call and extend it to the application through CUAE
2. Making the decision in the application if we are interested in monitoring the call
3. Monitoring the call voice stream
4. Recording/Mirroring the voice stream
CUAE provides multiple options to build such a solution. It provides actions such as record using its own internal components in addition to the flexibility to integrate with external functionality.
The Application Flow#
The application flow will include the following steps
1. An external user makes a call and the Incoming Call arrives at the CUCM.
2. The CUCM matches the route pattern and forwards the call to the CUCM using either SIP trunk, H323 gateway or CTI route point
3. An Incoming Call event triggers the application in CUAE and the Monitoring and Recording App gets started
4. The application makes the decision to monitor the call based on its business logic
5. If the application decides to monitor the call, the application creates a Media Engine connection and uses a CTI port to make a call to the built in bridge on the Agents phone
6. At this point, the RTP traffic between the two phones also starts to flow from the BIB on the agents phone to the ME connection.
7. The application invokes the Record action to record the RTP stream to a file
Mirroring RTP Traffic#
If the application is interested in mirroring the RTP stream in addition to recording to a file, follow all the steps above and add the following steps in your application
1. The application requests the 3rdparty mirroring/recording device/application to open a RTP port where the RTP stream must be sent.
2. The application creates a conference on the Media Engine and adds the two connections: the connection from the BIB to the media engine and the connection from the 3rparty mirroring/recording device.
High Level System Architecture#
CUAE provides multiple options to use in terms of protocols and configurations. The diagram indicates the high Level System Architecture of such a solution.
Implementation Notes#
CUAE provides multiple options to build such a solution. We will consider few of these cases.
Extending the incoming call to CUAE#
The incoming call can be extended to the CUAE using first party or 3rdparty call control. CUAE provides the choice of SIP, H323 or CTI for the first party call control and JTAPI for third party call control.
The choice can be made to use active involvement of CUAE in the call or passive involvement of CUAE in the call. There are advantages and disadvantages of either option.
Active Vs Passive Involvement of CUAE#
Passive Involvement of CUAE//#
When a call comes in to the system to an agent's phone, the JTAPI 3rdparty events are used to extend the call to the CUAE. This uses 3rdparty APIs
If CUAE is down, this setup will not affect the original call.
The devices must be CTI monitored. (Registered with a monitored device pool)
Active Involvement of CUAE//#
When a call comes in to the system, the call is routed to the CUAE as a first party call. A protocol such as SIP, H323 or JTAPI can be used. CUAE is involved in the call and the routing is based on the pattern.
The devices do not have to be monitored for this phase. This is better in terms of scale.
If CUAE is down, this setup will affect the original call
Protocol Choices#
Using SIP trunks//#
SIP trunks can be configured from the CUCM to the CUAE to extend the calls that match a particular route pattern. An incoming call will generate a Metreos.Providers.CallControl.- IncomingCall event.
Using H323 Gateway//#
H323 Gateway can be configured between the CUCM and the CUAE to extend the calls that match a particular route pattern. An incoming call will generate a Metreos.Providers.- CallControl.IncomingCall event.
Using CTI Route point//#
CTI Routepoints are virtual devices that can be configured between the CUCM and the CUAE to extend the calls that match a particular route pattern. CTI Routepoints use first party JTAPI call control. An incoming call will generate a Metreos.Providers.CallControl.- IncomingCall event.
Using JTAPI monitoring of phones//#
The agent phones can be monitored using JTAPI 3rparty APIs. An incoming call to a phone will generate a Metreos.CallControl.JTapiIncomingCall event.
Triggering the CUAE Application#
CUAE can have multiple applications registered with it. The intended application can be triggered using the appropriate triggering event. In this scenario, the obvious choices would be
1. JTapiIncomingCall
2. IncomingCall
In addition other events can be considered depending on the need of the application. For ex. If the application needs to be triggered to monitor a call mid way, it could be triggered using a HttpGotRequest.
Making the decision if we are interested in monitoring the call#
Once a call arrives at CUAE, the appropriate application must be triggered which will make the decision if we are interested in monitoring the call.
Monitoring all calls Vs Selective calls#
CUAE provides the flexibility to choose if all calls must be monitored or a selective set of calls must be monitored.
The choice of deciding if we want to do selective monitoring can be accomplished in two ways:
1. Filtering at the CUAE level: Applications can add triggering parameters that would dictate when the application is triggered.
2. Filtering at the Application level: Once the application is triggered, the application can use its own business logic to decide if it is interested in monitoring the call.
Example:// The application can use the 'from' number to lookup an interested set of numbers to start monitoring the call.
Triggering Events#
CUAE can have multiple applications registered with it. The intended application can be triggered using the appropriate triggering event. In this scenario, the obvious choices would be
3. JTapiIncomingCall
4. IncomingCall
In addition other events can be considered depending on the need of the application. For ex. If the application needs to be triggered to monitor a call mid way, it could be triggered using a HttpGotRequest.
Adding Trigger Params//#
Trigger Params can be used to trigger specific application. For example, if calls coming to a specific device needs to be monitored, the trigger param DeviceName can be used.
Monitoring the call voice stream#
Once the decision has been made to monitor the call, the applications invoke StartMonitoring JTAPI 3rdparty API to monitor the calls.
There are few configurations that are required for this functionality on the CUCM and the CUAE. There are terminal restrictions for this feature.
On the CUAE side, the device must be added in the monitoring device pool. This can be done in multiple ways and is documented in the configuration section.
Recording/Mirroring the voice stream#
CUAE provides the ability to record and mirror the RTP streams. It provides actions such as Record using its own internal components. In addition, it provides the flexibility to integrate with external applications using multiple protocols.
Recording Options#
Using CUAE Media Engine Record action//#
The Media Engine component of the CUAE provides a Record option to record the RTP stream to a file.
Using 3rdparty Recording Solution//#
CUAE provides the flexibility to use a 3rdparty recording application that supports either an API or a standard protocol such as SIP.
Mirroring to another RTP port on a different application#
CUAE provides the flexibility to create conferences and mirror the RTP traffic to another application that is interested in the RTP stream at the same time when the traffic is being recorded to a file.
Example:// A real time RTP traffic analyzer
Adding Agent phones for monitoring#
Application can add agent phone for monitoring using multiple options provided by CUAE. These include:
1. Adding the phones to a monitored device pool manually through the cuaeadmin
2. Adding the phones from the application using JTapiNonTroggeringSubscribe
3. Adding the phones from the application using the management service API
CUCM/Terminal Prerequisites#
The Silent monitoring feature requires few prerequisites
1. The CUCM version must be 6.0 and above
2. The Agent Phones must have a Built In Bridge
3. The BIB must be turned on for the device
4. The Monitoring calling search space must match for the Initiator (CTI port) and the agent phone
Contact Information#
For questions, please send an email to email@example.com
The discussion archives can be found at http://developer.cisco.com/web/cuae/forums
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What could be weirder than quantum mechanics? This physics framework is responsible for any number of bizarre phenomena—theoretical cats that are simultaneously dead and alive, particles kilometers apart that can nonetheless communicate instantaneously, and indecisive photons that somehow go two directions at once.
But it is also responsible for the technological advances that make modern life possible. Without quantum mechanics there would be no transistor, and hence no personal computer; no laser, and hence no Blu-ray players. James Kakalios, a physics professor at the University of Minnesota, wants people to understand how much quantum mechanics influences our everyday lives—but to do so people must first understand quantum mechanics.
Kakalios sets out to tackle both tasks in The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics (Gotham Books, 2010), an accessible, mostly math-free treatment of one of the most complex topics in science. To keep things lively, the author intersperses illustrations and analogies from Buck Rogers stories and other classic science fiction tales. We spoke to Kakalios about his new book, what quantum mechanics has made possible, and how early sci-fi visions of the future compare with the present as we know it.
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Is the purpose of this book to expose this world of quantum mechanics that people find so mysterious and point out that it's everywhere?
That's right. In fact, the introduction is called, "Quantum physics? You're soaking in it!"
There are many excellent books about the history and the philosophical underpinnings of quantum mechanics. But there didn't seem to be many that talked about how useful quantum mechanics is. Yes, the science has weird ideas and it can be confusing. But one of the most amazing things about quantum mechanics is that you can use it correctly and productively even if you're confused by it.
I present in the introduction what I call a "workingman's view" of quantum mechanics and show how if you accept on faith three weird ideas—that light is a photon; that matter has a wavelength nature associated with its motion; and that everything, light and matter, has an intrinsic angular momentum or spin that can only have discrete values—it turns out that you can then see how lasers work. You can see how a transistor works or your computer hard drive or magnetic resonance imaging—a host of technologies that we take for granted that pretty much define our life.
There were computers before the transistor; they used vacuum tubes as logic elements. To make a more powerful computer meant that you had to have more vacuum tubes. They were big, they generated a lot of heat, they were fragile. You had to make the room and the computer very large. And so if you used vacuum tubes, only the government and a few large corporations would have the most powerful computers. You wouldn't have millions of them across the country. There would be no reason to hook them all together into an Internet, and there would be no World Wide Web.
The beautiful aspect to this is the scientists who developed this were not trying to make a cell phone; they were not trying to invent a CD player. If you went to Schrödinger in 1926 and said, "Nice equation, Erwin. What's it good for?" He's not going to say, "Well, if you want to store music in a compact digital format..."
But without the curiosity-driven understanding of how atoms behave, how they interact with each other, and how they interact with light, the world we live in would be profoundly different.
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One of the most basic consequences of quantum mechanics is that there is a wave associated with the motion of all matter, including electrons in an atom. Schrödinger came up with an equation that said: "You tell me the forces acting on the electron, and I can tell you what its wave is doing at any point in space and time." And Max Born said that by manipulating this wave function that Schrödinger developed, you could tell the probability of finding the electron at any point in space and time. From that, it turns out that the electron can only have certain discrete energies inside an atom. This had been discovered experimentally; this is the source of the famous line spectrum that atoms exhibit and that accounts for why neon lights are red whereas sodium streetlights have a yellow tinge. It has to do with the line spectra of their respective elements.
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The analogy that I use is you have an auditorium with an orchestra below and a balcony above. That means to go from the orchestra to the balcony you have to absorb some energy to be promoted from the orchestra to the balcony. Now if every seat in the orchestra is filled, and you want to move from one seat to another, you can't go anywhere unless you absorb some energy and are promoted up into the balcony, where there are empty seats and you can move around. What happens in a laser is you have a little mezzanine right below the balcony. You get promoted up to the balcony but then you fall and you sit in the mezzanine. And eventually, as the mezzanine gets filled up, there's a bunch of empty seats in the orchestra, where you came from.
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Powell Archives News June 10, 2013Powell Clerks in the NewsAdam Liptak's story in Sunday's New York Times about gay Supreme Court clerks extensively treated those those from Justice Powell's chambers. The 1986 Bowers decision was also an important part of the story. ----------------------------------------------------- April 25, 2013Wade H. EllisThe career of a heretofore unheralded law school alumnus was brought to the archive's attention recently by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. They are doing an exhibit on state attorneys general and inquired about Wade H. Ellis, 1889 BL, who served in that office from 1904 to 1908. Described by the New York Timesas "one of the intimate friends of the President" (Theodore Roosevelt,) he went on to serve as Assistant Attorney General of the United States (1908-1910) where he battled the trusts. In 1930 he argued before the Supreme Court of the United States. He died in 1948. A photo of him in his postgraduate days can be seen (and purchased) through Amazon.com. --------------------------------------------------- March 26, 2013Sally SmithOnly during the recent visit of former Powell clerk, Judge Jeffrey Sutton, did we learned of the 2010 death of Sally Smith. To say that she was the long-time secretary to Justice Powell, both at the Court and for many years before that at Hunton & Williams, only begins to state her significance to the Powell "work family." She was, in the words of another former clerk, Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, "The anchor of our chambers ... unflappable in the face of work or adversity." She even received a favorable mention in Woodward and Armstrong's The Brethren. --------------------------------------------------- March 25, 2013Another Tucker AcquisitionOur Tucker family holdings were further enriched by the purchase of seven published Tucker related volumes and one hand-written address book from the library of a late granddaughter of Henry St. George Tucker. Included in the purchase were: Tucker, Beverly. A Series of Lectures on the Science of Government (1845) (HST autograph) Tucker, Beverly. The Principles of Pleading (1846) (HST autograph) Tucker, St. George. Blackstone's Commentaries (1803) 3 vols. (v. 1, 3, 4) Tucker, St. George. Tucker's Blackstone . Highly annotated Tucker, John Randolph. American Bar Association Address (1893) brittle. Vanity binding with printed front title "For Henry St. George Tucker From his Father Henry St. George Tucker." Letters of John Randolph (1834) Passmore, Rev. Joseph C. Bishop Butler's Ethical Discourses (1855) Tucker, John Randolph. Manuscript address book. These are apparently political contacts. --------------------------------------------------- March 22, 2013Tucker Letters Donated to ArchivesCarter Tucker, great-great-grandson of our first Dean, John Randolph Tucker, has graciously donated about seventy-five letters, most of which were addressed to J. R. Tucker. Some are from his son, and our third dean, Henry St. George Tucker. The sole letter written by John Randolph Tucker is addressed to his son, "Harry." This was truly the stereotypical story of finding a shoe box in the attic filled with valuable ancestral letters. They all are all in excellent physical condition, despite their having been forgotten for so long. As best can be determined, this is the largest recent discovery of 19th century Tucker materials. It comes around the time of the publication of St. George Tucker's Law Reports and Selected Papers, 1782-1825, in three volumes, edited by Charles F. Hobson. ---------------------------------------------------- December 6, 2012Powell Archives in The National Law JournalTony Mauro of The National Law Journal called earlier this week to talk about our observance of the anniversary of twenty years of research at the Powell Archives (see July and August entries below.) He summarized our discussion in an article published yesterday in the Journal's newsletter, Supreme Court Insider. As a subscription is required to view this, I have put the typescript of the article on the Powell Archives Wordpress blog found at the bottom of the law library home page. ------------------------------------------------------ November 14, 2012"Best of" Powell OpinionsAs mentioned in the post of October 15, Justice Powell annotated a document listing all of the opinions in which he had written for the Court. The check marks he made next to 26 of the cases apparently denoted those of which he was most proud. All of these cases have now been scanned and can be viewed online. Some of these will be featured individually here in the coming weeks. ------------------------------------------------------ October 26, 2012Palmore v. United StatesThe legal history blog Jotwell has this entry about a recent Virginia Law Review article, Prosecuting Federal Crimes in State Courts, which discusses the ramifications of the 1973 Palmore v. U.S. case. Justice Powell's complete file for this case can now be viewed online. ------------------------------------------------------ October 15, 2012Complete List of Powell OpinionsA listing of all opinions of Lewis F. Powell, Jr. when writing for the Court is now available. The list is arranged alphabetically by case title. There is also a partial listing arranged by selected topics. Both of these lists were compiled by Ronald Mann when he was a clerk to Justice Powell in OT 1986. ------------------------------------------------------ August 14, 201220 Years of Research in the Powell Archives: The HistoriansWe conclude our look back at the first two decades of research in the Powell Archives with the historians. When the Powell Archives opened we had, perhaps naively, assumed that historians would make up the majority of researchers. While that hasn't proven to be the case, the legal historians are certainly well represented amongst our users. A casual inspection of the roles (again, only listing those who have publicly acknowledged working here) reveals names like J. Gordon Hylton, Rorin Platt, David J. Garrow, Howard Ball, Paul Sracic, Roger Kirst, Thomas Hilbink, Michael Yavenditti, Todd Peppers, Camille Walsh, Tracey Maclin, Robert Kerr, Lynda Dodd, Ronald Mann, Charles Flood, Earl Maltz, Logan Sawyer, Duane Tanabaum, Nancy Maclean, Charles H. Ford and Laura Kalman. ------------------------------------------- August 7, 201220 Years of Research in the Powell Archives: The BiographersAs mentioned in the first posting in this series, it was Justice Powell's authorized biographer, John C. Jeffries, who made most extensive use of the Powell papers. Through the years, however, there have been other biographers who have benefitted from using these papers. Their subjects ranged from Edward R. Murrow to Clarence Thomas. Dennis Huchinson; Tinsley Yarbrough; Kevin Merida and Michael Fletcher; and Seth Stern and Stephen Wermiel are among those who have used everything from a few letters to a broad and extensive array of Powell papers in their work. Because of Justice Powell's professional associate with, and personal fondness toward Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Supreme Court reporter Joan Biskupic likely used more Powell materials in her study of O'Connor than did any other biographer save Jeffries. She used much less for her Justice Scalia biography, as their Court tenures overlapped by only one term. ------------------------------------------------ August 1, 2012Sony Corporation of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc. Now OnlineThirty-one years ago today, The Buggles mechanically warbled "... put the blame on VTR," when their hit "Radio Killed the Video Star" was the first music video played as MTV was launched. Around the same time, Universal City Studios tried to put the blame in that very place when they initiated a the suit against Sony in what came to be known as "the Betamax case." Read about how the Justices grappled with a new technology and its challenges to intellectual property precedents. And in a turn reminiscent of the term just past, see how a dissent written like a majority opinion, indeed, became the opinion for the Court. -------------------------------------------------- July 31, 201220 Years of Research in the Powell Archives: The Quantitative Poli Sci ScholarsAs mentioned in the second posting in this series, it was political science professor, Beverley B. Cook, who was the first extensive user of the Powell papers. The next important figure to reap research value from the collection was Lee Epstein. Her (and coauthor Jack Knight's) The Choices Justices Make drew heavily on the work from that visit. In an interesting twist, it became a textbook for political science classes here in the College here at Washington and Lee. Prof. Epstein literally wrote the book on quantitative legal research. More significantly to the history of the Powell Archives, her research methodology and quantitative analysis as applied to decision making in the Court, attracted some of the most able graduate students to her program at Washington University. (She later went on to Northwestern law school and is now a chaired professor at USC law school.) Following her own research trip to Lexington, she began sending her doctoral students. They worked as both research assistants to her and did research on behalf of their dissertations and other writings. These students included Jim Spriggs, Tim Johnson and Andrew Martin, all now distinguished teachers and scholars. Jim Spriggs' introduction to the Powell Archives led to multiple visits by the publishing trinity of Spriggs, Forrest Maltzman and Paul Wahlbeck. They not only used the Powell papers in their research, but also copied, coded and entered thousands of pages from the case files into the National Science Foundation funded Supreme Court Database. As these scholars progressed in their academic careers, several have completed a circle by having their own students do research in the Powell papers, again both as research assistants and for their own dissertations and publications. Thus, the Powell Archives is serving a third generation of this network. Political science researchers at the Powell Archives extend well beyond this group, of course. Now almost all political science scholars working on Powell's period on the Court pass through the archives physically or virtually. Indeed as I write this, two such researchers are in residence. Quantitative political science researchers are likely to remain the largest percentage of our external researchers for the indefinite future. ------------------------------------------------------ July 19, 2012The Pioneer: Beverley B. CookIn the mid-1990s, the Powell Archives was in an unusual situation regarding promotion of its holdings. Even the usual public notices of the availability of Justice Powell's case files, might have earned rebuke from the Court, and reconsideration by Powell of his liberal access policy. The World Wide Web at that time was not a viable vehicle for dissemination of such such information. That all changed with a visit, in the summer of 1996, from Beverley Cook, emeritus professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prof. Cook used material she found here, in a paper on Justice Blackmun she delivered that same summer at the American Political Science Association annual meeting in San Francisco. Very soon researchers -- especially political scientists -- began making appointments to visit the archives. The level of interest has not subsided since. In her essay on Cook in Women In Law, Lee Epstein wrote, "... it was Beverley Blair Cook ... who paved the way for women in the scientific study of courts and law." To her long list of accomplishments we now add the footnote, she paved to way to researcher awareness of significance of the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. papers. ---------------------------------------------------- Earlier Powell Archives News |
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Massimo Banzi, the co-creator of Arduino, gives a great TED talk on the power of open source projects. Gives a nice shout-out to DIY Drones, ArduCopter and MatterNet, which uses ArduCopters to deliver packages in places like Africa.
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I liked the subtile audience laugh when he said there was a spanyard involved in the project (euro 2012 finals : Italy 0 vs Spain 4) eheheh
The impression hiring managers have given is if you've been working on open source projects for a long time, especially if they've been more ambitious than the simple LED blinker, they're afraid you're not going to have the 12 hour days & the enthusiasm they want for their job openings. The types of jobs today are also a lot more specialized & short term than years ago, so they haven't been looking for the constantly learning, long term company assets they used to. They want people who are cheap, going to finish 1 task that doesn't involve any learning, & be gone. That was what the guy at Comcast & Intel said, anyways.
Jack, I know the marked is difficult where you live. But that mindset would be the kind of job environment I would try to steer clear of. The way I see it, leaning and adapting new technology/concepts is what engineering is all about. If not they should just hire a mindless 9-5 drone.
Thanks for sharing. I'm impressed with how fluid and introductory Banzi made this talk. Someone with almost no tech knowledge can understand his topic easily.
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Puerto Vallarta offers visitors an eclectic mix of the old and new. Original pueblo architecture remains intermingled with modern, luxurious beachfront resorts. Whether you choose to frolic with the crowds or find a secluded hideaway, there is much to see in Puerto Vallarta.
The Bay Puerto Vallarta has a wealth of natural beauty, friendly people, glorious sunsets, world-class sport fishing and great cuisine. Not to mention first-class resorts, shopping, diving and sailing. The gorgeous Bahia de Banderas serves as Peurto Vallarta's playground. It begins where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, forming one of the largest bays in the world and the largest in Mexico. The "Bay of Flags" extends from Punta Mita in the north (at the Sierra De Vallejo Mountains) to Cabo Corrientes (in the lower foothills of the Sierra del Cuale mountain range).
Playa Play First, let's explore the main reason most people come to Puerto Vallarta: the "playas" or beaches. Punta Mita , located in a small fishing village to the north, offers spectacular scenery and water-sport venues. Off the coast lie the Marieta Islands , which provide exceptional snorkeling, scuba diving and whale-watching sites. Going south towards the city is Bucerias , a quaint beach community and fishing village with sandy coves and cobblestone streets.
Heading into town proper, visitors will find Playa de Oro , a paradise for surfers looking for the perfect wave. Beach-goers will begin to notice more people enjoying the beaches at this point, and the multitudes of vendors who cater to them. Playa de los Muertos , the "beach of the dead," is located south of the Hotel Zone and is notorious for its treacherous undercurrents, but it is a popular venue nevertheless. Conchas Chinas , a quiet beach also in the hotel area, features natural wading-pools created by rock formations. At the southernmost point of Banderas Bay (and accessible only by boat) is the Playa Yelapa , a very secluded and beautiful spot. Breathtaking views, a waterfall, hiking and riding make this a hidden paradise.
Viejo Vallarta A narrow island in the middle of the Cuale River divides Old Vallarta. On the island, people can visit quaint outdoor shops, museums and an arboretum. Speaking of trees, dine in a treehouse overlooking the river at Las Brisas . A seaside walkway, El Malecón , is also in this part of town and is considered to be the heart of Puerta Vallarta. The Hotel Rosita , the first hotel built in this city, enjoys this central location and a spectacular beach view. A couple of the popular restaurants in this area are Las Palomas and Carlos O'Brian's . For the after-hours crowd, the Zoo features reggae and rock music into the wee hours of the morning.
Art lovers will find the works of internationally known Mexican artists featured at the Galeria Pacifico . This gallery is well worth your time to experience a taste of Mexico's cultural best.
Visitors can also enjoy the architecture of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe , one of the most recognized landmarks of the town. With the beautiful bay as a backdrop, visitors will also see noted statuary such as Los Arcos (the arches), The Dolphins, and El Cabillito (the sea horse) while strolling along the Malecon.
Hotel Zone Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio runs north to south through the city and is aptly dubbed "the Hotel Zone." On the north end, the Krystal Vallarta hosts five restaurants and The Christine Discotheque , along with authentic Mexican fiestas held twice a week. The Hotel Buenaventura is another fine choice, offering marvelous ocean views and an extensive list of amenities. Villa del Mar occupies more than eight acres of gorgeous beachfront property along with its sister hotel, the Villa del Palmar . The Playa Del Sol Costa Sur is perfect for combining business with pleasure. A club especially designed for children is on the premises, as well as conference facilities for meetings.
Tours Maybe the best way to see Puerto Vallarta's sights for the first time is to use one of the many tour services available. Nature lovers will enjoy Eco Tours for whale, bird and turtle watching. Vallarta Adventures allows you to swim with dolphins or explore nearby Caletas Beach (hideaway for movie mogul John Huston). Adventure of a different sort awaits aboard the Marigalante, with both day and sunset cruises. This "pirate" ship replicates a 15th-century Spanish Galeon right down to the last detail. Passengers enjoy meals, an open bar, dancing and fireworks.
Puerto Vallarta is a city rich with history and an integral part of that stems from its cuisine. A few hundred years ago, as the city was just beginning, inhabitants didn't have the luxury of dining at four-star restaurants. Residents had to rely on their own knowledge and experience in order to feed their families. Through trial and error, a great number of the recipes that Puerto Vallarta cherishes today were created. Many of those same recipes have been handed down from one relative to the next, for generations. Some families have taken their prized recipes and opened restaurants. Today, many share them with locals and tourists alike.
Today, finding a restaurant in Puerto Vallarta is easy. The only foreseeable problem is which restaurant to choose. There are the typical chains and fast food restaurants such as McDonald's, Subway, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell, if that's what you're in the mood for. Places like Planet Hollywood and the Hard Rock Cafe are around for those who want to drink in a familiar environment. There is also a wide variety of international restaurants and bars in the city—German, Italian, American, Asian, South American and Moroccan are just of few of the types you can expect to find. There are also the more regionalized Mexican restaurants and taverns that seem, logically, to be the biggest draw.
Northern Puerto Vallarta North of the downtown area and the Cuale River are a number of popular eateries and taverns. Abadia Basso (on Hildago) is one of the area's most romantic and frequently visited restaurants. The Mezza Luna (also on Hildago) is Vallarta's premier Italian restaurant. If you head a little closer to the downtown area, you're bound to find Chez Elena (on Matamoros); the best time to dine here is in the evening, when the garden is illuminated. On Paseo Diaz Ordaz there are a couple of tasty choices: for burgers and traditional Mexican cuisine in a casual atmosphere, there's Cheeseburger in Paradise ; Old-World Italian cuisine can be found at La Dolce Vita . Over on Morelos is Mickey's No Name Cafe , the areas best BBQ hands down; be prepared for a wait here regardless of when you arrive.
The Downtown Area In the downtown district choices include hip nouveau eateries and small out of the way places. One of the more trendy places to dine is Cafe des Artistes (on Guadalupe Sanchez). Its combination of French cuisine and original artwork creates a serene atmosphere that is unmatched anywhere else in town. International fare has become quite the trend amongst Puerto Vallarta's restaurant community, and Cafe Maximilian (on Olas Altas) is no exception. Memo's Casa de Hotcakes (on Basilio Badillo) is where virtually everyone in Puerto Vallarta goes for breakfast, so there's always a wait to get in. Vegetarians will enjoy Papaya 3 (on Abasolo) serving only 100% all-natural cuisine. For some truly authentic Mexican cuisine there's only one place to go downtown, Cafe Olla (on Basilio Badillo). Be prepared for a wait, as it does not accept reservations.
Southern Puerto Vallarta To the south of the downtown area is Olas Altas, also known as "Restaurant Row." It is the most heavily visited street in south Puerto Vallarta, due mainly to the sheer number of restaurants located there. Some of the eateries in this area include Chianti's, where fresh homemade pasta is always the house specialty. Just down the road, party-goers will find Daiquiri Dick's , renowned for its frozen daiquiris and Sunday brunch. Papaya 3 , the vegetarian eatery, has a second location on this street. Another popular stop is Rosie's at Santa Barbara, well known throughout the city for its authentic American-style cuisine. Located just a short walk from Olas Atlas is Cafe Frankfurt (on Basilio Badillo). The German cuisine and open-air dining experience is what customers come here for.
Banderas Bay Scenic views, spectacular sunsets and an abundance of romantic intentions are what you can expect if dining along the Banderas Bay. Bombo's (on Matamoros) has a beautiful view of the bay and is perfect for those interested in gourmet cuisine and a romantic interlude for two. Spectacular sunsets and jazz music at El Manglar (inside the Buenaventura Hotel ) is just what the love doctor ordered. Tropical plants and an impressive waterfall surround you at El Palomar (on Aguacuate). International cuisine with a Mediterranean flare is the specialty of the house at Coco's Tropical (on Olas Altas).
Cuale River Area If you enjoy dining with a view, there are plenty of places to choose from along the Cuale River. Cuiza (on Isla Rio Cuale) is a popular spot for couples, especially those with marriage on their minds. If you enjoy dining in an open-air restaurant that overlooks the river, Caruso's (on Insurgentes) is your best bet. Avid jazz enthusiasts can often be found dining at Le Bistro Jazz (on East Bridge). An enchanting spot for two is Las Brias (on Calle Aquiles Serdán), a tree-house restaurant that overlooks the "Gringo Gulch."
One last bit of advice—If you're having a hard time deciding, ask the hotel management where you're staying or one of the local store owners. Do not ask the cabdrivers; many of them get paid to recommend specific restaurants.
In the beginning, somewhere around the eighth day, Puerto Vallarta must have been created. Once you see the beauty of the area, you'll likely agree. Sunshine will be your daily companion as you walk the magnificent beaches, sail in the Bahia de Banderas, or hike the secluded areas. These are only some of the ways to enjoy this tropical paradise:
Water World One of the great ways for the whole family to enjoy the sights and water activities is by sailing on the Marigalante, a magnificent reproduction of a Spanish Galleon. Meals are served on board as you set sail for a day of snorkeling or other activities near the Marieta Islands . Evening cruises allow passengers to sail into the sunset while enjoying delightful cuisine, Mariachi music and fireworks. Eco Tours allows visitors the experience of communing with the families of humpback whales that return to Banderas Bay every year. You will be able to hear these wonderful creatures communicate with one another by the use of special hydrophones on board. Turtle Camp is another interesting and educational trip offered by Eco Tours . Visitors can help release baby Olive Ridley Sea Turtles into the bay in an effort to preserve this endangered species.
Alegre Cruises will take passengers to the beautiful and secluded fishing village of Yelapa . Once you arrive, enjoy swimming and snorkeling; or just bask in the peace and quiet of this unique area accessible only by boat. The Puerto Vallarta Fishing Company will take you on your quest to bring home a trophy fish. Blue, black and striped Marlin swim these waters, as do wahoo and yellowfin tuna. If you are here in November, you may want to participate in the annual International Sailfish Tournament. Cash prizes are awarded for the biggest catch and a great time is guaranteed, win or lose. Terra Firma If water sports are not your thing, there are still plenty of things to do besides lounging in the warm sunshine with a cool drink and being waited on hand and foot. Golf fans will be happy to see some excellent venues to perfect their skills. The Marina Vallarta Golf Club combines a magnificent ocean view with palms, lagoons and waterfalls. Herons, ducks, sand cranes, iguanas and alligators will help you keep score. Flamingos Golf Resort offers a par-72 challenge designed by Percy Clifford.
Bicycle and hiking tours are available through B-B-Bobby's Bikes located in downtown Puerto Vallarta. This outfit has an excellent reputation for guided tours through the area including trips to Las Animas and Yelapa . If you wish to pedal around town and see the sights on your own, you can do that also. BikeMex Adventures will take rides to many venues for all levels of riding skill. One exceptional day trip will take you to Punta de Mita , a beautiful costal area north of Puerto Vallarta.
For an enjoyable tour on foot, visit the seaside walkway called Malecon, part of Old Vallarta and considered the heart of the town. Art lovers will enjoy the works of internationally known Mexican artists featured at the Galeria Pacifico, and the place is well worth your time. This gallery offers not only fine works by Mexican artists, but a "Walking Art Tour" as well. These enjoyable jaunts take place every Tuesday morning from January through the early part of April. Another must-see is the Galeria Sergio Bustamante, hosting the artistry of this famous sculptor. Visitors can also enjoy the architecture of the Church of Guadalupe, one of the most recognized landmarks in town. With the beautiful bay as a backdrop, visitors will also see noted statuary such as Los Arcos (the arches), The Dolphins, and El Cabillito (the sea horse).
Sun, Sand and Surf Offering a combination of both water and land activities are the playas in and around Puerto Vallarta. Punta Mita , located in a small fishing village to the north, offers spectacular scenery and water sport venues. Off the coast sits the Marieta Islands that provide exceptional diving and whale-watching sites. Next, going south towards the city, is Bucerias , a quaint beach community and fishing village with sandy coves and cobblestone streets.
Heading into Puerto Vallarta proper, visitors will come to Playa de Oro , a paradise for surfers looking for the perfect wave. This beach is popular with both tourists and the many wandering vendors who cater to their every need, offering helpful items such as sunscreen as well as knickknacks like Aztec symbols. Playa de los Muertos , the "beach of the dead," is located south of the Hotel Zone. Despite its notorious treacherous undercurrents, it is an extremely popular beach. Conchas Chinas , a quiet beach also in the hotel area, features natural wading-pools created by rock formations. At the southernmost point of Banderas Bay, and accessible only by boat, is the Playa Yelapa . As beautiful as it is secluded, its breathtaking views, waterfall, hiking trails and horseback riding make this a hidden paradise.
For a variety of land and sea excursions, as well as eco-tours, contact Vallarta Encountours .
However you choose to see the sights of this city—by land, by sea, or a combination of both—Puerto Vallarta will delight you with its beauty and friendly people. Those who visit are likely to dream of returning.
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9. Brent Burns ~ although he has only been a regular contributor to the team since the lockout, Burns has become this team's best defenseman. Drafted as a forward, he was switched to defense and excelled. Sure, he plays a bit reckless a times, but that's part of his charm. Ask most hockey wonks to name the best 5 young defensemen in the league and his name will come up every time, usually right after the overrated scarecrow in Calgary. If I were doing this list over in 3 years, something tells me Burns would be near the top, but for now he's at number 9.
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