text:
Metal: Care and Glossary
Our collection includes exclusive designs executed in quality metalwork, from classic to contemporary.
We design most of our metal furnishings and accents with low-carbon steel that is hand-forged, welded or cast. When appropriate, we may occasionally use handwrought iron.
- Aluminum
- Casting
- Cold-Rolled Steel
- Extruded Steel
- Galvanized Iron
- Galvanized Steel
- Hand-Forging
- Millscale Steel
- Sandcasting
- Stainless Steel
- Tubular Steel
- Welding
- Wrought Iron
The finishes we apply to our metal furnishings do double duty. They enhance the look of the design and protect the metal from unwanted oxidation.
Care Instructions
Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners, as they can damage the finish. Iron or steel frames will rust if the finish is scratched or if your furniture is exposed to excessive humidity, particularly in salt-water locations.
Recycled Materials
Our collection includes exclusive designs that feature recycled materials, including Gerflor®, a manmade material that is resistant to heat, liquid and abrasion. It is extremely durable and easy to clean.
Aluminum - A durable yet lightweight metal that is very malleable and easily shaped. It is naturally resistant to oxidation and will not rust.
Casting - Forming metal into shapes by melting and moulding.
Cold-Rolled Steel - Steel that is processed while cold, giving it an oxidized, weathered look. This type of steel is treated with a protective finish to prevent rust.
Copper - A reddish-brown metal that is easily shaped, manipulated and hammered. Copper can be maintained with cleaning products or can be left to naturally oxidize to a vibrant green color.
Extruded Steel - Round, rectangular, or L- or T-shaped lengths created by mechanically extruding, or squeezing, hot metal through a die.
Galvanized Iron - Iron that is treated with zinc to prevent corrosion.
Galvanized Steel - Steel that is treated with zinc to prevent corrosion. This type of steel is particularly suited for use in outdoor furniture.
Hand Forging - Shaping metal by hand using heat and hammering techniques.
Hot-Rolled Steel - Steel that is processed while hot, making it easy to create different thicknesses. Although this type of steel is less susceptible to rust, it is usually treated with a protective finish to prevent rust.
Millscale Steel - Steel that has a protective coating of metallic dust, a by-product of the steel rolling process. This type of coating protects against rust.
Sandcasting - The process of pouring molten metal into a sand mold for a distressed, textured surface.
Stainless Steel - An iron-based alloy with a minimum of 10% chromium content. Stainless steel will not stain, corrode or rust. It often has a brushed or polished finish.
Tubular Steel - Steel in a circular or rectangular tube form.
Welding - Joining pieces of metal together by hand using heat and molten materials.
Wrought Iron - A pure form of iron that is tough yet easily "wrought," or "worked," by hand into a welded design.
Chrome-Plated Finish - A thin layer of chrome that is applied by electroplating onto a steel surface. The result is a brighter, mirror-like finish.
Oil - Basic finish that retards rust and adds depth and color to the metal; must be re-applied.
Oxidation - A rusted finish achieved either through the use of chemicals or exposure to the elements; finish is typically sealed when the desired color is achieved to prevent further change.
Patina - The sheen on any surface produced by age and use.
Polyurethane - A clear, synthetic coating brushed or sprayed on to seal and protect the look of natural metal or to serve as a protective topcoat for more delicate finishes.
Powdercoat - Extremely durable electrostatic finish achieved by coating metal furniture with electrically charged paint powder that is then baked and fused to the metal surface. The result is smooth, even and durable.


text:
Marek Zidlicky was scratched from the Wild's lineup Thursday after coach Mike Yeo determined swirling trade talk would make it tough for the discontented defenseman to focus.
Yeo met again with Zidlicky on Wednesday to gauge the defenseman's mind-set after TSN reported Zidlicky would waive his no-trade clause to go to the New Jersey Devils. Zidlicky's status has been uncertain since he aired concerns about his role on the team at the end of last month.
But before he met with Zidlicky, Yeo said he had made his mind up.
"I don't know what's going to happen," Yeo said. "But what I can say is, it's quite obvious that focus-wise, it'd be pretty tough for him to go out there and perform the way we would need him to."
Zidlicky is signed through next season, and the trade deadline isn't until Feb. 27. Yeo said the team would use Zidlicky again if there is no trade but added he would have to know Zidlicky was completely committed to giving a full effort.
"He would have to prove, just like every one of our players, that he's all-in," Yeo said. "If you show that, night-in and night-out, then absolutely (we'd use him). Anybody who's here, we will treat them as part of the team."
Mike Lundin took Zidlicky's place in the lineup Thursday night against Winnipeg; the move came after Zidlicky had posted assists in back-to-back games.
Clutterbuck returns
Forward Cal Clutterbuck was back in the Wild's lineup after missing Tuesday's game with a charley horse in his leg.
"I guess I'm going to have to start wearing some extra protection," Clutterbuck said. "But I'm getting better every day. I felt pretty good today."
Reunion for Taffe
When Jeff Taffe was called up from Houston on Wednesday afternoon, rejoining the Wild before Thursday's game, it also brought him back to Minnesota in advance of an important reunion.
Taffe was the Gophers' second-leading scorer in 2001-02 when they won their first NCAA championship in 23 years. The university is holding a 10-year reunion for the team this weekend, with a reception for the team at TCF Bank Stadium today. The 2001-02 Gophers will be honored at tonight's Minnesota-Bemidji State game at Mariucci Arena.
Taffe said he sees many of his old teammates each summer, when Sabres defenseman (and 2002 Hobey Baker Award winner) Jordan Leopold holds a party at his house. Assuming Taffe is still with the Wild today, he'll head to St. Louis with the team and miss most of the festivities, but as he returned to the arena where the Gophers won the title in 2002, Taffe was able to look back on some fond memories.
"It doesn't seem like it was (10 years ago)," Taffe said. "It's kind of shocking that they (haven't won since) they won it the next year, too. It's such a great program that it's nice to see them doing well again."
Heading into this weekend's series against the Beavers, the Gophers are ranked seventh in the country. Grant Potulny and Justin Johnson, two of Taffe's teammates on the 2001-02 championship team, are Gophers assistant coaches.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
|By Business Wire
Article Rating:
|December 4, 2012 04:30 PM EST
Saba (NASDAQ:SABA), the premier provider of people-centric enterprise solutions, today announced the appointment of Michael Shahbazian as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective December 5, 2012. Mr. Shahbazian will assume responsibility for global finance reporting to Saba's Founder and CEO, Bobby Yazdani.
"Michael has over 30 years of experience working with high technology companies, including CFO roles in numerous public and private companies," said Bobby Yazdani. "His expertise in successfully managing restatements and the accompanying SEC filings will be of tremendous benefit to Saba."
Mr. Shahbazian joins Saba from PDF Solutions where he served as the Company's Interim CFO and Vice President of Finance from March 2012 to May 2012 and from June 2011 through December 2011. Prior to that, Mr. Shahbazian served as chief financial officer at various companies, including Guidewire Software, Inc. from November 2007 to July 2009, Embarcadero Technologies from October 2005 through July 2007 and Niku Corporation (acquired by Computer Associates) from January 2003 to August 2005.
Credit Facility
Saba entered into a letter agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association dated as of November 30, 2012 pursuant to which Wells Fargo extended to December 31, 2012 the time for Saba to comply with certain terms of the Credit Agreement between parties dated as of June 27, 2011, primarily relating to the delayed SEC filings and the pending restatement of Saba's prior financial results.
About Saba
Saba (NASDAQ: SABA) enables organizations to build a transformative workplace that leverages the advent of social networking in business and the ubiquity of mobile to empower an organization's most mission-critical assets – its people. The company provides a set of people-centric enterprise solutions to various businesses and industries worldwide. Saba delivers cloud-based learning management, talent management, and social enterprise solutions to transform the way people work.
Saba's premier customer base includes major global organizations and industry leaders in financial services, life sciences and healthcare, high tech, automotive and manufacturing, retail, energy and utilities, packaged goods, and public sector organizations. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Saba has offices on five continents. For more information, please visit www.saba.com or call +1-877-SABA-101 or +1-650-779-2791. SABA, the Saba logo, and the marks relating to Saba products and services referenced herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Saba Software, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Today air travel is a minefield of delays, hassles and customer disappointment. Airlines struggle to revitalize the experience. GE and M2Mi will demonstrate practical examples of how IoT solutions are helping airlines bring back personalization, reduce trip time and improve reliability. In their session at @ThingsExpo, Shyam Varan Nath, Principal Architect with GE, and Dr. Sarah Cooper, M2Mi's VP Business Development and Engineering, will explore the IoT cloud-based platform technologies driving this change including privacy controls, data transparency and integration of real time context w...
Oct. 10, 2015 12:00 PM EDT Reads: 158
There will be 20 billion IoT devices connected to the Internet soon. What if we could control these devices with our voice, mind, or gestures? What if we could teach these devices how to talk to each other? What if these devices could learn how to interact with us (and each other) to make our lives better? What if Jarvis was real? How can I gain these super powers? In his session at 17th Cloud Expo, Chris Matthieu, co-founder and CTO of Octoblu, will show you!
Oct. 10, 2015 11:00 AM EDT Reads: 124
Developing software for the Internet of Things (IoT) comes with its own set of challenges. Security, privacy, and unified standards are a few key issues. In addition, each IoT product is comprised of at least three separate application components: the software embedded in the device, the backend big-data service, and the mobile application for the end user's controls. Each component is developed by a different team, using different technologies and practices, and deployed to a different stack/target - this makes the integration of these separate pipelines and the coordination of software upd...
Oct. 10, 2015 11:00 AM EDT Reads: 326
As a company adopts a DevOps approach to software development, what are key things that both the Dev and Ops side of the business must keep in mind to ensure effective continuous delivery? In his session at DevOps Summit, Mark Hydar, Head of DevOps, Ericsson TV Platforms, will share best practices and provide helpful tips for Ops teams to adopt an open line of communication with the development side of the house to ensure success between the two sides.
Oct. 10, 2015 11:00 AM EDT Reads: 639
Mobile messaging has been a popular communication channel for more than 20 years. Finnish engineer Matti Makkonen invented the idea for SMS (Short Message Service) in 1984, making his vision a reality on December 3, 1992 by sending the first message ("Happy Christmas") from a PC to a cell phone. Since then, the technology has evolved immensely, from both a technology standpoint, and in our everyday uses for it. Originally used for person-to-person (P2P) communication, i.e., Sally sends a text message to Betty – mobile messaging now offers tremendous value to businesses for customer and empl...
Oct. 10, 2015 10:15 AM EDT Reads: 336
SYS-CON Events announced today that Sandy Carter, IBM General Manager Cloud Ecosystem and Developers, and a Social Business Evangelist, will keynote at the 17th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on November 3–5, 2015, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
Oct. 10, 2015 10:00 AM EDT Reads: 134
The IoT market is on track to hit $7.1 trillion in 2020. The reality is that only a handful of companies are ready for this massive demand. There are a lot of barriers, paint points, traps, and hidden roadblocks. How can we deal with these issues and challenges? The paradigm has changed. Old-style ad-hoc trial-and-error ways will certainly lead you to the dead end. What is mandatory is an overarching and adaptive approach to effectively handle the rapid changes and exponential growth.
Oct. 10, 2015 10:00 AM EDT Reads: 256
The IoT is upon us, but today's databases, built on 30-year-old math, require multiple platforms to create a single solution. Data demands of the IoT require Big Data systems that can handle ingest, transactions and analytics concurrently adapting to varied situations as they occur, with speed at scale. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Chad Jones, chief strategy officer at Deep Information Sciences, will look differently at IoT data so enterprises can fully leverage their IoT potential. He'll share tips on how to speed up business initiatives, harness Big Data and remain one step ahead by apply...
Oct. 10, 2015 09:00 AM EDT Reads: 641
WebRTC converts the entire network into a ubiquitous communications cloud thereby connecting anytime, anywhere through any point. In his session at WebRTC Summit,, Mark Castleman, EIR at Bell Labs and Head of Future X Labs, will discuss how the transformational nature of communications is achieved through the democratizing force of WebRTC. WebRTC is doing for voice what HTML did for web content.
Oct. 10, 2015 09:00 AM EDT Reads: 1,444
"Matrix is an ambitious open standard and implementation that's set up to break down the fragmentation problems that exist in IP messaging and VoIP communication," explained John Woolf, Technical Evangelist at Matrix, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at @ThingsExpo, held Nov 4–6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
Oct. 10, 2015 07:00 AM EDT Reads: 5,951
WebRTC has had a real tough three or four years, and so have those working with it. Only a few short years ago, the development world were excited about WebRTC and proclaiming how awesome it was. You might have played with the technology a couple of years ago, only to find the extra infrastructure requirements were painful to implement and poorly documented. This probably left a bitter taste in your mouth, especially when things went wrong.
Oct. 10, 2015 06:00 AM EDT Reads: 826
Nowadays, a large number of sensors and devices are connected to the network. Leading-edge IoT technologies integrate various types of sensor data to create a new value for several business decision scenarios. The transparent cloud is a model of a new IoT emergence service platform. Many service providers store and access various types of sensor data in order to create and find out new business values by integrating such data.
Oct. 10, 2015 04:00 AM EDT Reads: 610
The broad selection of hardware, the rapid evolution of operating systems and the time-to-market for mobile apps has been so rapid that new challenges for developers and engineers arise every day. Security, testing, hosting, and other metrics have to be considered through the process. In his session at Big Data Expo, Walter Maguire, Chief Field Technologist, HP Big Data Group, at Hewlett-Packard, will discuss the challenges faced by developers and a composite Big Data applications builder, focusing on how to help solve the problems that developers are continuously battling.
Oct. 10, 2015 04:00 AM EDT Reads: 521
There are so many tools and techniques for data analytics that even for a data scientist the choices, possible systems, and even the types of data can be daunting. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Chris Harrold, Global CTO for Big Data Solutions for EMC Corporation, will show how to perform a simple, but meaningful analysis of social sentiment data using freely available tools that take only minutes to download and install. Participants will get the download information, scripts, and complete end-to-end walkthrough of the analysis from start to finish. Participants will also be given the pract...
Oct. 10, 2015 03:00 AM EDT Reads: 341
WebRTC: together these advances have created a perfect storm of technologies that are disrupting and transforming classic communications models and ecosystems. In his session at WebRTC Summit, Cary Bran, VP of Innovation and New Ventures at Plantronics and PLT Labs, will provide an overview of this technological shift, including associated business and consumer communications impacts, and opportunities it may enable, complement or entirely transform.
Oct. 10, 2015 02:15 AM EDT Reads: 772
SYS-CON Events announced today that Dyn, the worldwide leader in Internet Performance, will exhibit at SYS-CON's 17th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on November 3-5, 2015, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Dyn is a cloud-based Internet Performance company. Dyn helps companies monitor, control, and optimize online infrastructure for an exceptional end-user experience. Through a world-class network and unrivaled, objective intelligence into Internet conditions, Dyn ensures traffic gets delivered faster, safer, and more reliably than ever.
Oct. 10, 2015 02:00 AM EDT Reads: 662
WebRTC services have already permeated corporate communications in the form of videoconferencing solutions. However, WebRTC has the potential of going beyond and catalyzing a new class of services providing more than calls with capabilities such as mass-scale real-time media broadcasting, enriched and augmented video, person-to-machine and machine-to-machine communications. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Luis Lopez, CEO of Kurento, will introduce the technologies required for implementing these ideas and some early experiments performed in the Kurento open source software community in areas ...
Oct. 10, 2015 01:00 AM EDT Reads: 788
Too often with compelling new technologies market participants become overly enamored with that attractiveness of the technology and neglect underlying business drivers. This tendency, what some call the "newest shiny object syndrome," is understandable given that virtually all of us are heavily engaged in technology. But it is also mistaken. Without concrete business cases driving its deployment, IoT, like many other technologies before it, will fade into obscurity.
Oct. 10, 2015 12:00 AM EDT Reads: 185
Who are you? How do you introduce yourself? Do you use a name, or do you greet a friend by the last four digits of his social security number? Assuming you don't, why are we content to associate our identity with 10 random digits assigned by our phone company? Identity is an issue that affects everyone, but as individuals we don't spend a lot of time thinking about it. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Ben Klang, Founder & President of Mojo Lingo, will discuss the impact of technology on identity. Should we federate, or not? How should identity be secured? Who owns the identity? How is identity ...
Oct. 9, 2015 10:00 PM EDT Reads: 455
The buzz continues for cloud, data analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT) and their collective impact across all industries. But a new conversation is emerging - how do companies use industry disruption and technology enablers to lead in markets undergoing change, uncertainty and ambiguity? Organizations of all sizes need to evolve and transform, often under massive pressure, as industry lines blur and merge and traditional business models are assaulted and turned upside down. In this new data-driven world, marketplaces reign supreme while interoperability, APIs and applications deliver un...
Oct. 9, 2015 08:00 PM EDT Reads: 323


text:
Combination Equipment
Integrating previously separate machine functions into one system is a primary focus of The Aagard Group. Our combination Cartoner, Case Packing and Palletizing machines adapt to your requirements, work tirelessly to meet them, and report to you on the progress.
Wrap Around Cartoners
Aagard patented Wrap Around Cartoners are designed and manufactured to each customer's application requirements. Eliminate your concerns with multiple construction options, modular design, simplified operation, versatile capabilities along with space and cost savings.
Case Packers
Knock Down, Wrap Around, Trays, Harness Style, Intermittent, Servo, Continuous Motion, Double & Triple Indexing, Cartoners, Retort Loading and Unloading; Aagard can design and manufacture a solution for your Case Packer requirements.
Wrap Around Sleevers
Aagard Wrap Around Sleevers help you create a two-for-one shelf presentation that leverages the visual effect of the primary product package and a wrap-around sleeve. This approach allows you to visually highlight the consumed product in its primary package as well as a paperboard sleeve that presents label graphics, product features and use instructions.
Maksimal™ Flexible Pouching System
Combining continuous motion pouch forming, filling, and sealing for the first time, the Maksimal™ FPS redefines HFFS and brings advantages not found elsewhere. The Maksimal™ FPS is able to run thinner, less expensive films, all while running faster.
Retort Loading and Unloading
Aagard Retort Loading and Unloading modules provides you with a customized solution to your product specifications and production environment, allowing the use of heavier, more durable divider sheets with no direct human handling. Increase your line capacity and efficiency by automating your retort operation.


text: http://forums.fedoraforum.org – Allright guys, I am a linux noobie, I have messed with it some (backtrack) but I don't know a whole lot. I am going to networking security, and I am in a linux class now. We are using fedora. On my laptop, I want to triple boot. Right now I have just 1 partition, with windows 7 ultimate x64 installed. I am wanting to triple boot windows 7, windows xp x64, and fedora 12 x64. I am getting ready to format my laptop now with xp installing first. Then I will do windows 7, and then lastly fedora. Do I need to do anything special while installing fedora last? I have a 300gb hard drive, and I plan on having 100 for xp, 150 for 7, and the remainder for fedora. I have a big book on fedora, and plan on trying to learn as much as I can, with you guys to help haha. Thanks in advance. (HowTos)


text:
Word Of Mouth Advertising — Can It Be Forced?
I'm a big believer in word-of-mouth marketing (indeed, a large share of our clients come in through referrals); I'm also deeply interested in new online advertising methods; and I'm a longtime fan of Seth Godin since Permission Marketing in 1999.
Through Godin's interesting new book, Small Is The New Big, I found my way to BzzAgent, a word-of-mouth marketing agency.
Intriguing! Can marketers "drive" word-of-mouth consumer awareness?
I joined up to learn more. A sharp well-printed well-written welcome kit soon arrived in the mail (though the kit mentioned enclosed stickers, which my kit lacked). I particularly liked the BzzAgent code of conduct: "word-of-mouth isn't shill marketing", "word-of-mouth is real – honest – powerful", etc. Good stuff.
There's a gray area, however, between natural word-of-mouth and incented conversation. BzzAgent awards participants points for making product testimonials and taking surveys. These points can be redeemed for gifts and prizes. (By taking a few surveys, I'm at 18 points.)
Anyway, today's email brought these instructions from "Central Hive":
Greetings BzzAgent aprk,
By now you've probably had a chance to Bzz about Small Is the New Big to the people you see every day: your friends, coworkers, boss or anyone who needs some fireworks.
Now we need your help with spreading the word beyond your neck of the woods. That's right, we need you to amp up the Bzz around the World Wide Web, the blogosphere and to all corners of the Internet.
Why not write about Small Is the New Big on your personal or company's blog? Or how about using the handy "email this chapter to a friend" feature on the Campaign Homepage to send an excerpt to your friend across the world? Or, may we suggest logging on to Amazon.com or B&N.com and posting a Small Is the New Big review? The possibilities are endless!
Hmm. Of all authors, I find it ironic that Godin opted for this get-points-for-testimonials campaign. His stuff is so good he shouldn't need it.
Update: Just realized this post itself is buzz for Small Is The New Big… perhaps I'll submit it to BzzAgent. <g>


text:
Surveillance video shows vandalism suspect running from City Rent-A-Truck
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., business owner is working with police to figure out who is vandalizing vehicles on business property.
Police reported more than a dozen vehicles with damage at City Rent-A-Truck at 4600 Virginia. The business owner reported the vandal broke windows, then popped the hoods and took batteries from the fleet.
This is not the first time City Rent-A-Truck has seen damage like this. This time, though, the owner showed up in time to see a suspect running away.
Anyone with information on the vandalism or the man in the surveillance video should contact Kansas City Police.


text:
|Product #: EMC2727029_TQ
This Inventor Is All Thumbs! (Gr. 4/Week 29) (Resource Book Only) eBookGrade 4
Ships Free!
Please Note: This ebook is a digital download, NOT a physical product. After purchase, you will be provided a one time link to download ebooks to your computer. Orders paid by PayPal require up to 8 business hours to verify payment and release electronic media. For immediate downloads, payment with credit card is required.
This daily practice unit about a girl's invention of a long-sleeved sweater with thumb holes contains four related paragraphs that have errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and language use. Monday through Thursday, students correct the errors and check answers. On Friday, they follow a prompt to create an original paragraph.
Customer Reviews:
Submit a review


text:
Police probing contractor fraud
MIDDLESEX Police in Vermont and New Hampshire are on the lookout for a man accused of swindling homeowners in both states.
The Vermont State Police along with New Hampshire police are seeking information on a man who identifies himself as Roger Bernier, a contractor.
Bernier is wanted in Vermont and New Hampshire on multiple charges of home improvement fraud.
Police are warning the public that home improvement fraud is still going on.
Police recommend you ask any company you are considering for work to supply references. In addition, police recommend asking whether the company has insurance and advises homeowners get a written contract with a proposed finish date. Keep a record of all money transactions, they also recommend.
Anyone with information on Bernier is urged to call the local state police barracks.MORE IN This Just In
BARRE — A Waterbury man is accused of breaking into three central Vermont businesses. Full Story
Miss some of the many amazing FlynnSpace shows last summer during the Burlington Discover Jazz... Full Story
MONTPELIER — Three people who intervened during the Barre City Place shooting in August... Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed


text:
David Galenson
David W. Galenson (born 1951) is a professor in the Department of Economics and the College at the University of Chicago, and a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. He has been a visiting professor at the California Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Texas at Austin, the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, and the American University of Paris. He is the Academic Director of the Center for Creativity Economics, which was inaugurated in 2010 at the Universidad del CEMA, Buenos Aires.[1]
He is the son of economists Marjorie and Walter Galenson.[2] He attended Phillips Academy.[3] He then studied at Harvard University for both his undergraduate and graduate education, completing his PhD in 1979.
Galenson has become famous for postulating a new theory of artistic creativity. Based on a study of the ages at which various innovative artists made their greatest contributions to the field, Galenson's theory divides all artists into two classes: Conceptualists, who make radical innovations in their field at a very early age; and Experimentalists, whose innovations develop slowly over a long period of experimentation and refinement.
Although Galenson initially developed his theory from data solely concerning the visual arts, he has since also investigated conceptual and experimental innovators among poets, novelists, film makers, popular musicians and economists.[4]
Among the examples Galenson cites of conceptualists are:
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, who wrote The Great Gatsby at 29.
- Pablo Picasso, who painted Les Demoiselles d'Avignon at 26.
- Orson Welles, who made Citizen Kane at 26.
Among the examples he gives of experimentalists are:
- Mark Twain, who wrote Adventures of Huckleberry Finn at 50.
- Alfred Hitchcock, who made Vertigo at 59.[5]
In 2008, he was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in fine arts research.
Comics theorist Scott McCloud seems to have anticipated some aspects of Galenson's theory in his 1993 book Understanding Comics.
- White Servitude in Colonial America: An Economic Analysis, Cambridge University Press, 1984.
- Traders, Planters, and Slaves: Market Behavior in Early English America, Cambridge University Press, 1986.
- Painting Outside the Lines: Patterns of Creativity in Modern Art, Harvard University Press, 2002.
- Artistic Capital, Routledge, 2006.
- Old Masters and Young Geniuses: The Two Life Cycles of Artistic Creativity, Princeton University Press, 2007.
- Conceptual Revolutions in Twentieth-Century Art, Cambridge University Press, 2009.
- ^ http://www.davidgalenson.com
- ^ Galenson, David W. White Servitude in Colonial America
- ^ http://pdf.phillipian.net/1968/03061968.pdf
- ^ Pink, Daniel H. "What Kind of Genius are You?" Wired . 148-53,166.
- ^ Pink, Daniel H. "What Kind of Genius are You?" Wired . 152-53.
External links[edit]
- David Galenson's homepage
- Article about him in Wired
- Faculty page at University of Chicago's Department of Economics
- University of Chicago Experts Guide
- Arts of Innovation, which applies Galenson's approach to innovation in business, science, invention and daily life.


text:
CHICAGO – The International Society of Appraisers will offer a course to help handle one of the knotty issues many families and estates face: the valuation of a household with the personal accumulation of a lifetime. The course, "Appraisal of Antiques and Residential Content," will be offered only once this year from Oct. 1-6.
The course will be taught by Karen Rabe, ISA, CAPP, and David Mapes, ISA, CAPP, both of whom hold the highest rating awarded by the ISA. This survey course will provide a broad overview of information and techniques necessary to properly identify and value items falling into the broad category of antiques and residential contents. Focus is on analysis of construction and manufacturing, discerning the difference between "good," "better," and "best" quality, design characteristics pertinent to general periods and styles; and research resources for the appraiser. Course sections include furniture, ceramics, glass, silver, toys and dolls, Orientalia and vintage fashions as well as general household contents.
The course, which requires some pre-course reading and a written examination, includes an off-site field trip to Susanin's Auctions for a hands on survey of selected furniture and will provide access to the International Antiques Fair of the Merchandise Mart for an overview.
The course will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Chicago and conducted from 8a.m. to 5 p.m., beginning Thursday Oct. 1, concluding at noon on Tuesday Oct. 6. This challenging and hugely informative course will conclude with a written examination on the morning of the last class day.
Enrollment is available to all appraisers and other interested parties. The course provides 45 ISA Professional Development Credits that may transferable to other appraisal organizations. "Appraisal of Antiques and Residential Contents" is being offered only once this year and class size is limited. Early registration is encouraged. Cost of the course is $1,200 for ISA members and $1,470 for non-members. Registration deadline is Sept. 28. Registration is available online at or through the ISA office main office at (312) 891-6778.
Site of the course is the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown, 10 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, phone (312) 595-0000. A group discount rate is available through ISA for accommodations at the Hilton. For more information contact the International Society of Appraisers, 737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2100, Chicago IL 60611, phone (312) 981-6778, fax (312) 981-6787, email firstname.lastname@example.com, website
WorthPoint—Discover Your Hidden Wealth
Hi,my name is Samir Muradov.I am from Azerbaijan.Sorry I dont knaw English very well.But I have a watch from Switzerland made in 1882.And I like sell it.Please help me.Thats my adress Republik of Azerbaijan,city-Baku,street A.Vahid,home number 3. That is my mobile:+ 994 55 754 66 36


text:
Green Renewable, Inc. is a company focused on developing products for the heat and energy industries derived from renewable resources.
Located in Berlin, New York, this rapidly growing, small business is committed to offering quality jobs that support a more sustainable future. From our kiln-dried bagged Burn Rite™ Firewood to the micro-steam turbine generators at our production facility, environmental stewardship is at the heart of all we do.
At Green Renewable, Inc., we are building the bridge between job creation and environmental balance.


text:
Is your resume in need of a little disruption?
Startups are all about
making things work better.
Our resume writing service is all about doing that for your CV.
StartUpHire is the place to find Sales jobs in and near San Franciscoc. Review the list below of Sales San Franciscoc jobs. These Sales jobs represent some of the most rewarding careers available. You can refine your job search for Sales jobs in San Franciscoc by adding a job title, company name, or keyword to the search box above … or click the "Advanced Search" link for more options. Don't see the employment opportunity you're looking for? Check back soon for more Sales jobs in San Franciscoc, or sign up for an email alert (link in upper left) to receive periodic updates on new Sales jobs in San Franciscoc, CA.
Sales and Marketing Alameda or Campbell, CA, United States 247 is looking for an experienced Product Marketer with strong leadership, creative and analytical skills to lead product marketing for our self-service offerings: Products: Virtual Assistant, Vivid Speech (Visual8/25/2015 Campbell, CA Save This Job
COMPANY DESCRIPTION Hoopla is the new way to win for high-velocity sales teams. Hoopla?s Sales Motivation Platform combines modern game mechanics, data analytics and broadcast-quality video in a powerfully simple sales gamification application that makes it easy for managers to8/25/2015 San Jose, CA Save This Job
ID# 2016-20 Date: July 9, 2015 Classification: Exempt Vormetric is looking for a high energy inside Sales Development Representative responsible for lead generation, qualification and lead management to develop opportunities nationally and internationally. This is an opportunity8/23/2015 San Jose, CA Save This Job
BTI has an immediate opening in the Bay Area for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer. Responsibilities: Technical prime for winning and growing new $1M+ annual run rate customers. Example targets include Cloud Services and Content Providers, Colocation facilities, IX8/19/2015 Bay Area, CA Save This Job
Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo, CA (Remote Optional) Department: VAR RingCentral provides cloud computing based business phone systems designed for today's mobile and distributed business world. The RingCentral technology platform eliminates the need for expensive8/17/2015 San Mateo, CA Save This Job
Job Type: Full-Time Location: Belmont, CA Department: Sales RingCentral provides cloud computing based business phone systems designed for today's mobile and distributed business world. The RingCentral technology platform eliminates the need for expensive and technically8/17/2015 Belmont, CA Save This Job
Job Type: Full-Time Location: Belmont, CA Department: Sales The RingCentral environment is fast paced, high octane, success driven, team oriented and committed to growing the business in a virtually untapped market. Do you have the ability to thrive in start up environment? We8/17/2015 Belmont, CA Save This Job
Requisition Number 15-00362 Area of Interest Marketing & Promotions Position Type Full-time Job Description JOB SUMMARY: As an Integrated Marketing Associate, you will be responsible for producing sales and marketing materials for sales pitches and other opportunities directly8/16/2015 San Francisco, CA Save This Job
Position Overview As the leading provider of informatics solutions for Genomics research labs, GenoLogics prides itself on customer success. Our vision is to catalyze life sciences research, advancing the early detection, prevention and treatment of disease. Join us in our8/16/2015 San Francisco, CA Save This Job
Requisition Number 15-00073 Area of Interest Sales Position Type Full-time Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Federated Media's content marketing business unit creates and executes innovative content marketing programs leveraging unique voices, emerging media tools and platforms,8/16/2015 San Francisco, CA Save This Job
Marketing Operations Specialist Job Description: As a marketing operations specialist, you will manage the marketing infrastructure for WaterSmart and work to create scalable processes that ensure best practices in lead generation and database management while helping to8/15/2015 San Francisco, CA Save This Job
Location: Redwood City, CA Opportunity: Today?s communications landscape is dynamic and increasingly complex. Actiance allows companies to use email, enterprise social software, unified communication, instant messaging, and social media in a way that allows them to improve8/12/2015 Redwood City, CA Save This Job
Location: Mid-Atlantic Opportunity: Today?s communications landscape is dynamic and increasingly complex. Actiance allows companies to leverage enterprise social software, unified communication, instant messaging, and social networks in a way that allows them to improve8/12/2015 Redwood City, CA Save This Job
The ON24 Account Manager is responsible for being on point during the renewal process as the primary contact for customer engagement for our full suite of products. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-energy individual who enjoys a challenge and is committed to building8/12/2015 San Francisco, CA Save This Job
Job Tracking ID: 512449-497207Job Location: Santa Clara, CA Any Major Continental US CityJob Level: AnyLevel of Education: AnyJob Type: Full-Time/RegularDate Updated: May 27, 2015Years of Experience: AnyStarting Date: July 1, 2015 -«Back to job search Invite a friend:8/11/2015 Santa Clara, CA Save This Job
More information about this job Overview DDN Storage is the world leader in high performance and massively scalable data management and storage solutions that accelerate business results and scientific insights for data-centric organizations worldwide. Our unified, end-to-end8/10/2015 Santa Clara, CA Save This Job
Location: Remote U.S. (must have ready access to major airport) Job Description: Our Configuration Consultant ? Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) is responsible for implemention and deployment of Xactly?s on-demand ICM solutions. Specific responsibilities8/9/2015 San Jose, CA Save This Job
Location: San Jose, CA Xactly Corporation is currently seeking a Senior Director, Customer Support to lead all aspects of the Customer Support organization and the expansion of the team and support offerings to serve customers globally. The Customer Support organization8/9/2015 San Jose, CA Save This Job
Marketing Redwood City, CA, United States Senior Manager, Customer Marketing The Opportunity Are you a relationship-builder who excels at weaving anecdotes into compelling stories? Do you know how to find and cultivate champions to turn them into your biggest assets? Can you8/9/2015 Redwood City, CA Save This Job
Do you live in a world between sales and solutions delivery? Are you a dynamic, hard-working ?geek that can speak? with demonstrated ability to lead based on experience, knowledge and competence? Are you an ambitious consultant with a passion for technology evangelism, sales8/5/2015 Mountain View, CA Save This Job


text:
- Musician's Friend Best Selection, Price & Service. Guaranteed.
Call our Gear Heads
at: 800-449-9128
Call our Gear Heads
at: 800-449-9128
The latest Variax technology in a finely crafted guitar.
The JTV-59 James Tyler Variax Modeling Electric Guitar offers an innovative design and boutique playing experience courtesy of master luthier James Tyler, and the world's most advanced guitar modeling technology from the people who invented it, Line 6. Plug this guitar into any amp and hear all the models, all the tunings, and both acoustic and electric tones you've ever wanted. No more dragging around multiple acoustics and electrics to gigs or recording studios. Variax gives you an endless variety of sounds from classic acoustic and electric tones all the way to sitar and banjo, all in one instrument.
The JTV features a beautiful arched flame maple top, mahogany back, and a set mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard. A contoured heel makes reaching the upper frets a breeze. The JTV-59 is loaded with a pair custom-wound humbuckers designed by James Tyler. (Wound to Tyler's specs). Controls include a 3-way toggle pickup selector switch, a master volume & tones. A rotary model selector dials the 25 virtual guitars plus sitar, banjo, and resonator guitar tones. Pressing the Model knob switches between models and magnetic pickups A rotary alt tuning selector lets you pick from 12 alternate tunings. The fully adjustable Tyler Custom stoptail bridge is fitted with an L.R. Baggs Radiance Hex piezo pickup system for sweet acoustic guitar tones. A Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut keeps the strings from gripping and sticking. Comes standard with a durable, padded gig bag with a stitched Line 6 logo and 2 pockets big enough for all your gig essentials.
Dual-core Processor
Dual-core processor delivers 4 times the punch. This new chip is smaller, faster, and more powerful allowing; fuller, clearer models of guitar bodies and pickups; all models to have alternate tunings ; improved alternate tuning purity and speed; provide alternate tuning customization; improved modes of operation and editing. The JVT sounds and responds surprisingly more like a traditional guitar.
Variax Workbench Software
Variax Workbench software is a virtual custom shop. This free software, which can be downloaded from the Line-6 web site, lets you create custom models on your computer and upload them to your JTV-59 via its built-in USB port. Choose from famous guitar bodies, pickups, pickup placement, tone and volume controls, and tweak away until you've designed the guitar of your dreams - without choking on sawdust!
This combination USB interface and software package for James Tyler Variax guitars allows you to see and hear the physical changes to your custom guitar in real-time. Ever wonder what a single-coil pickup would sound like on a hollow-body guitar tuned an octave down? Probably not. That's because it wasn't a reality - until now.
The Alt Tune Knob
Each James Tyler Variax modeling guitar has a dedicated Alt Tune knob. This knob has 12 settings, including two labeled "Model" and "Standard." Set to "Model," the Alt Tune knob lets you access the alternate tunings you created using Variax Workbench virtual guitar workbench software. These tunings are stored on your Variax's Model knob. Set to "Standard," the Alt Tune knob overrides saved tunings to set every model to standard "E-to-E" tuning. The Alt Tune knob's remaining 10 settings are the most commonly used tunings found in the popular genres of the day.
The Virtual capo feature lets you easily transpose any song to the key that suits your vocalist. And you can adjust your tuning on the fly without having to do on "Workbench" software.
Battery powered DSP
A proprietary lithium-ion battery delivers at least 12 hours of continuous performance. A 4-LED battery life meter lets you know how much rocking time you have left. Rolling down the volume knob when not playing will automatically put the DSP to sleep and helps maximize battery life. So even with your cable still plugged in, you will not be using battery power. DSP wakes up instantly when you turn the volume back up. The JTV-59 functions as a standard electric guitar whether the battery installed or not.
Includes padded gig bag.
Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.
JTV-59 Variax Electric Guitar
Review Snapshot®by PowerReviews
Best Uses
Most Liked Positive Review
Swiss Army Knife of Guitars
This guitar is a mix of standard single cutaway tradiion and cutting edge modelling technology. No one would be disapointed with one of these if they only ever used the magnetic pickups - though...Read complete review
This guitar is a mix of standard single cutaway tradiion and cutting edge modelling technology. No one would be disapointed with one of these if they only ever used the magnetic pickups - though it would be outrageously overpriced for that. When it comes to the modelling stuff - you either buy into it or you don't. This technology is not what it was. These models really do capture the essence of the instruments they represent. Some better than others, but none are terrible.
Be aware. This thing can easilly sound like a Strat. A good one in fact. But it will never feel like one. Nor will it feel like a banjo or a Danelectro and it certainly won't feel like a 12 String. This is just something you have to get used to. Changes in body style, scale length and bridge affect the feel tremendously. If you must have a strat - buy a strat. Don't buy this thinking it will replace one.
Also, be aware that the acoustic models will never sound right through a guitar amp. If you want really solid acoustic emulation, you will need either an acoustic amp or to run the Vax into your PA. This is not a shortcoming of the guitar. It's physics.
With that being said, the models are very good. Perhaps a newer generation of players won't be as hung up on feel as we older players. This is clearly an evolution of the instrument we've all come to know and love.
The alternate tuning feature is very handy. The built in alt tunings are useful and L6 has made it painfully easy to create your own. Even without getting into Workbench, it really is a no brainer.
Workbench is fun. Who hasn't wated to try a Danelectro with Firebird mini humbuckers? The possibilities really are endless with workbench, though I have to confess that I rarely end up keeping anything I create. If a particular body and pickup combo were a particularly good idea, chances are someone would have made it by now. The standard models really are more or less what you want. The one big benefit though is in getting extra pickup combinations. For example, the only built in present for the Dano is both pups turned on. It's nice to be able to try just the bridge or neck. There are 10 'Custom' presets that you can save your creations in.
Overall, I love this thing. I have some small complaints, but none of these stop this from being one of the most fun instruments I've had the pleasure of owning. I can sit and noodle with it for hours.
Excellent modeling on almost all presets.
Workbench is fun and can be useful
Alt tunings open up a world that most players are usually locked out of
Very well crafted guitar
L6 releases regular firmware updates for free.
Nice gig bag
No XPS box included
Only master tone and volume. Dual tone and volume would be great.
Switching can be a little confusing at time.
Well documented here and elseswhere.
Basically, this is a somewhat Les Paul Styled guitar with two PAFish (though a tad hotter) pups and modelling of a couple of dozen various instruments.
Made in Korea.
Comes with a battery, wrenches, nice gig bag, Variax Wokbench device and charger.
I would give this guitar a 10 but I think Line 6 should have included the XPS box that came with previous Variaxes. Battery life is decent, but it sure would be nice to not have to deal with charging it all the time.
This is a surprisingly well made instrument. Mine is the tobacco sunburst model and I can find no flaws with construction or adjustment.
The flamed maple cap is gorgeous. I have no idea if it's solid or ply, nor do I care. It looks great.
The wood binding is a nice tooch. I wouldn't have minded real binding, but this does look sharp.
The neck is fairly large. Somewhat fatter than a Gibsons 50's style neck I would think, but still very playable. Frets are quite large. Larger than standard medium jumbo but dressed immaculately.
Tuners are solid. Locking tuners would be nice, but not as necessary on a hard tailed guitar.
The magnetic pickups are fine. They're not going to sound exactly like your favorite PAFish humbucker, but they're in the ballpark. They're a touch hotter than something like 57 Classics, but by no means harsh and they can conjure up some very nice Beano kinds of tone if you roll a little tone off.
This is an expensive guitar. If you remove the electronics from the equation, this is not as expensive of a guitar. It's a solid guitar though and the electronics are obviously an integral part.
Again, I think L6 should have included a power option - like the afforementioned XPS box. You can buy one from L6 though.
Given the versatility one gets with this, I would say it's priced about right. Perhaps a touch on the high side, but there really is no competition. I've played and owned VG Strats and synth modeling gear from Roland. The JTV dusts them all frankly.
Most Liked Negative Review
Real improvement over previous models, but still not quite right. Doing A/B comparisons (I have several of the models) not quite there. The Rics, in particular, are not accurate. The...Read complete review
Real improvement over previous models, but still not quite right. Doing A/B comparisons (I have several of the models) not quite there. The Rics, in particular, are not accurate. The Fender and Gibson models are usable, but not outstanding. Whether played through a Line 6 board or a real tube amp, almost but not quite there. The tunings are useful for developing ideas, but I wouldn't recommend recording with them. Too many gliches. All in all, a nifty Korean built guitar, but not really all that is is cracked up to be. I find the Tyler pickups to be about as useful as the modelled sounds - ok, nothing to get excited about. In summary, great for developing ideas, but you will need the real thing to record or perform with.
Reviewed by 20 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-10
Previous | Next »
Best Uses
Comments about Line 6 JTV-59 Variax Electric Guitar:
Plugged in to the Marshall 1/2 clean channel right out of the box as the battery was charging (I let it go overnight), and felt very much at home as a Les Paul Custom player! The neck is extremely comfortable, ESPECIALLY the shaved cutaway! Awesome reach! Beautiful tones from both p/u's, all the warmth and sustain you'd expect from a quality L.P.
As a 60s/70s/80s classic rock cover band player, the Variax will get me all the Beatles/Eagles/Petty sounds I need! 12-string Ric, Casino, biting Tele and bluesy Strat, screaming LP leads.
We may even play variax's direct to the board to eliminate lugging amps to small-spaced clubs.
The alt tunings are super fun to play with! Especially drop D and DADGAD. Takes some getting used to, but really fun.
As a writer/recording artist, I already see huge benefits for writing new material with this tool!! I can match the perfect guitar sound for the material.
ONLY drawback... the acoustic programs are still a little digitized-sounding... I hope to clean them up with the software to get a more natural sound.
My other guitars are going to be lonely ;-)
Best Uses
Comments about Line 6 JTV-59 Variax Electric Guitar:
I was hoping to buy this to replace a number of guitars that I currently already have, but in the end I decided it was not for me.
While the guitar was fun to play and had excellent craftsmanship, there were a number of reasons I decided to return the guitar. I'm a metal guitarist. Unfortunately, the guitar did not deal well with the simulated drop tunings (e.g. Drop C, or Drop B). It felt like it lost it's bite when it went from standard tuning to the simulated drop tuning. Another huge draw back in my opinion was that when I tried to do a pinch harmonic on the 6th string (e.g. the 3rd fret) in the simulated Drop C tuning and bend a half step, the note would kind of warble. Hard to describe, but it sounded like the firmware in the guitar could not figure out how to register that note for the 6th string and would oscillate between a high and low octave pitch.
I've never owned a real Gibson, Fender Telecaster, or some of the other model guitars that were simulated, but I thought most of them sound great. Surprisingly, I felt the acoustic guitars would have been completely usable. The 12 strings sounds excellent, but again, I'm more of a metal guitarist. The sitar pretty good sounding, along with the semi-hollow guitars.
The guitar had a hard time picking up the first string, but I was able to overcome the complication using the workbench software. I turned down the volume of the other strings while keeping the first string at a higher volume.
It would have been cool if there were more choices on pickups, e.g. EMG, Dimarzio's, or Seymour Duncan's.
I think if I were only to have one guitar, this would be it. For the price you get a PRS build-quality beautiful guitar, and you get the ability to sound like ton of different guitars. However, since I already own a number of decent guitars I could not justify keeping this and selling off the others.
Best Uses
Comments about Line 6 JTV-59 Variax Electric Guitar:
I already own a Variax 300 guitar & PodX 3Live & use them in a semi-pro Pink Floyd cover band. Instead of upgrading the 300's hardware, pizeos, neck... I picked this up as a 'blemished level 2' item at a good price. I have found no blemishes on it yet, in fact the plastic was still on the back control cavity covers. It is well put together, and set up and nearly in tune right out of the box. I'm very pleased so far.
I haven't done a comparison of the sound of the two guitars yet, some people say the tones on the Tyler models are markedly different than the original Variax software, some like & some don't. If I don't I'll add to this later.
Best Uses
Comments about Line 6 JTV-59 Variax Electric Guitar:
When I received guitar almost perfect. Needed only personal setup. If you turn your back and listen you would swear the guitar sound is real as advertised. Guitar fits every style needed. Great service and advice from Musician Friend.
Best Uses
Comments about Line 6 JTV-59 Variax Electric Guitar:
I use this guitar with Line 6 Pod Studio UX2 and my Apple iMac computer. This guitar sounds and plays very well. With the versatility of the guitar and the Pod Studio, I have thousands of guitar tones literally at my fingertips. This is my second Variax as I also own an original Variax 300, and this provides some extremely cool and useful enhancements over the original model. T
Best Uses
Comments about Line 6 JTV-59 Variax Electric Guitar:
This guitar has effectively and comprehensively replaced every other electric guitar I own or have wanted to own. The only way up from here is the one made in the US. The models are at least as good as the originals. I am So Happy to own one. It has given me musical vocabulary that I have wanted for decades.
Best Uses
Comments about Line 6 JTV-59 Variax Electric Guitar:
The JTV-59 has exceeded my expectations. The tobacco sunburst is gorgeous. I own a Variax 700 and am thrilled with the playability of the JTV-59. From the normal sized frets, book-matched wood grain, to the Les Paul-like neck, you instantly can tell this is a serious guitar. Owners of real Les Pauls and real Strats have played it and have raved about its feel. I write songs using capos. The ability to do virtual capo-ing is tremendous. When I received the guitar I did lower the bridge just a touch to get the high E string a similar distance off of the neck as the low E, but that was all I did.
Best Uses
Comments about Line 6 JTV-59 Variax Electric Guitar:
Just got mine the other day. Cherry Sunburst model. The pictures on here don't even do it justice, it's a beautiful guitar. Feels great, easy access to all frets, great action right out of the box. Sounds great not even plugged in, you can feel the entire guitar ringing out notes, from the body all the way through the headstock. The pickups are comparable to my Les Paul. I'm still experimenting with the guitar Models, but the Fender models sound pretty accurate. The Les Paul models... AMAZING. Sounds better then my Les Paul. The banjo sounds just like a banjo. The Alternate Tunings sound great. Very natural. There is no latency or odd sound quality. I haven't tried the Workbench software yet, but am looking forward to experimenting. If you've been thinking about getting one of these guitars, do it.
Best Uses
Comments about Line 6 JTV-59 Variax Electric Guitar:
Real improvement over previous models, but still not quite right. Doing A/B comparisons (I have several of the models) not quite there. The Rics, in particular, are not accurate. The Fender and Gibson models are usable, but not outstanding. Whether played through a Line 6 board or a real tube amp, almost but not quite there. The tunings are useful for developing ideas, but I wouldn't recommend recording with them. Too many gliches. All in all, a nifty Korean built guitar, but not really all that is is cracked up to be. I find the Tyler pickups to be about as useful as the modelled sounds - ok, nothing to get excited about. In summary, great for developing ideas, but you will need the real thing to record or perform with.
Best Uses
Comments about Line 6 JTV-59 Variax Electric Guitar:
I'm no expert on vintage guitars. All I know is that when I pick this thing up and plug it into my HD500x, I have the most amazing banquet of sounds at my disposal. I'm able to pretty much get whatever sound I'm aiming for with any song. I took it to a friend's house who IS an expert at vintage guitars. He closed his eyes and was able to identify the Gibson ES355 spot on as soon as I dialed it in and started playing. The acoustics take some getting used to because you're playing on an electric body. You have to develop a very sensitive touch or you'll squeeze every chord out of tune. You also lose the ability to do percussive stuff with the guitar body. But still, worth EVERY penny! The 12-string acoustic is just mesmerizing for fingerstyle. I didn't like the cherry sunburst finish at first, but now I think it's beautiful and I'm glad they didn't have the tobacco available at the store. Wonderful playability. My $1600 Fender Strat is just sitting there unused now.
Displaying reviews 1-10
Previous | Next »
Our product catalog varies by country due to manufacturer restrictions. If you change the Ship-To country, some or all of the items in your cart may not ship to the new destination.


text:
Breadcrumb Navigation
Home > Where To Eat
The Greater Phoenix area is full of restaurants, cafés, bakeries and even coffee shops that the locals – and the national media – rave about. Our Southwestern and Mexican restaurants are supremely authentic, our chefs are known around the world, and the views from some of the tables in town are unparalleled.
At some Phoenix restaurants, great food is paired with amazing mountain views.
Dine at El Chorro Lodge at the base of Camelback Mountain and you'll also get a piece of Phoenix history. It started out as a girls' school in the 1930s, then became a restaurant in the 1950s, and has been loved for their ambience – and their sticky buns – ever since.
- Lon's at the Hermosa Inn is situated between Camelback Mountain and the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, and the patio is complete with fireplaces, soft lights and fountains.
Phoenix also hosts many James Beard favorites for their different culinary skills.
Vincent Guerithault of Vincent on Camelback is known for his French techniques combined with Southwestern flavors.
Beau MacMillan (also known for his Food Network fame) heads up Elements at Sanctuary Resort, arguably the most picturesque restaurant with culinary skills to match.
- You'd be missing out if you didn't try Chris Bianco's famed Pizzeria Bianco, hailed by many culinary publications as the best pizza in America.
For authentic Mexican and Southwestern dishes, you don't have to look far to find anything from classic regional dishes to gourmet masterpieces.
Kai is the only Five Diamond Native American restaurant in the world, and the views of South Mountain and the city are unbeatable.
Barrio Café is known for Chef Silvana Esparza's modern, top-notch preparations of traditional Mexican dishes – and margaritas.
- Looking for traditional, unpretentious Mexican food? The locals will tell you Los Dos Molinos is one of the best-kept "secrets" around.
If you need more recommendations, see our blog, or tweet us and we'll find the best table in town for you.
Phoenix: Restaurants
~ Search Places to Eat ~
Our Communities
Check out the map of the Greater Phoenix area.
Brewery Breakdown
We dive into Phoenix's booming craft beer scene in our new Brewery Breakdown blog series. Follow along as we savor the fare and sample what's on tap at local brewpubs.


text:
By Stephanie Ciccarelli
August 3, 2006
Karen Hutton recently signed on with Voices.com and launched her new website, KarenHutton.com.
Karen Hutton is one of America's busiest voice talents. Recently, Karen was nominated for a 2006 Radio Mercury Award recognizing a commercial spot that she voiced for Clear Channel, completed a cooperative project with one of her clients, and has launched her new business website, www.KarenHutton.com.
Karen's career started in San Francisco 23 years ago as a professional actress, both on stage and on-camera, in television and film. It was during that time that the voice-over bug bit, and Karen began a new chapter of her life coaching on-air personalities for television news broadcasts. In 2000, Karen moved back to beautiful Lake Tahoe and plunged into voice-overs full time with a professional ISDN home-based studio.
Not one to sit on her laurels, Karen, of late, completed a full production on CD for a client. Karen guided the project from formation to completion including script concept, editing, narration recording, mixing, mastering and procurement of original music. Her patron was involved in the creative aspect of the production, giving Karen the opportunity to prepare and coach her client throughout their recording session. Karen provided narration voice-overs in each segment.
Karen Hutton continues to astonish and delight. Her contagious optimism, talent and iron will to succeed serves as a model for all voice talent.
Karen's great success has come from her client philosophy and work ethic. When a client works with Karen, their voice-driven project is not only given the edge it needs with world-class audio, kickin' vocal range, directability and competitive rates; the experience of creating it is one of ease, creativity and fun.â€
Not all phone systems are created equally. When people call your organization, what's the first thing they hear? Learn More!
Vox Daily offers a daily dose of voice acting news, articles, tutorials, interviews, intelligent conversation and business ideas for voice talent and voice actors.
Our feed & social options update you with special offers and news as it happens.


text:
The Style Gallery is a great new way for you to view, love, and share outfit photos. It's meant to showcase
all the expressive, creative, and inspirational personalities of our community!
Love you too!
Your email has been sent!
Shine like the warm flame of bright candles in this sparkly lace dress! You feel positively jubilant in this box-pleated A-line as you make the rounds to a medley of gatherings. This frock's embroidered, champagne-hued leaves are an everlasting complement to surrounding gold glittery fretwork. Trim its timeless silhouette with a sequined clutch, T-strap heels, and crystal gemstone jewelry, then enjoy the celebration!
Final Sale: This item cannot be returned or exchanged.
All measurements in inches.
Sorry this item isn't available anymore
Remarkable fashion & decor, inspired by our community, & delivered with uncommon care.
Copyright ©2002-2015 ModCloth.com. All Rights Reserved.
Site Map
CA Notice
Privacy & Security
Terms of Use


text:
Sheriff's Detectives Seeking Public's Help in Solving Murder of Rancho ManMark Anthony Riveral was found dead in Rancho Cucamonga's Kenyon Park on September 17, 2015. His death has been deemed a homicide. Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding this investigation to please contact Detective Patty Ruiz or Sgt. John Gaffney at (909)387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com …CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Wanted For Murder: Leticia Smith of VictorvilleAnyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Leticia Smith and her two children is urged to immediately call 911 or Sheriff's Dispatch at (760) 956-5001...CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Juvenile Intervention ProgramDesigned to show troubled teens the reality of incarceration, JIP dispels the myths and misconceptions of jail life, giving at risk youth a firsthand experience of what incarceration is really like in hopes to guide them back onto the right path.
Meet Jojo, the department's Bomb and Arson Dog. Jojo has dual duties; detecting explosives and tracking, which is a rarity among detection dogs...
On Monday, May 26, 2014, San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon along with several deputies made a surprise visit to an 8 year old boy, Odie Garcia, and his family…CLICK HERE TO READ MORE


text:
Log in
Sign up
Link Us:
Search Widget:
No results containing all your search terms danger gc trainer were found.
Your query - danger gc trainer - did not match any files in our base. Check the spelling of your terms or try to use our Premium plan to find similar results with your query danger gc trainer. May be some useful files are in other queries: trainer plants vs zombies 1 2, danger mouse rome, trainer nfs, danger danger dawn, trainer crysis 2. Also you can try to find danger gc trainer after one month, our base is rising very fast.
About Features Terms Privacy DMCA Policy Contacts Blog Help
© 2009-2015 filetram.com


text: A newer version of GoToMyPC is available >> Learn More Editors' Review+ by: Download.com staff on November 08, 2008 In the age of broadband, there aren't many reasons to not be able to smoothly control your primary PC from a remote computer. GoToMyPC fills that niche, with an automatic install and quick registration process, crossplatform functionality, handheld device and multiple monitor support, and AES 128-bit encryption. But in the age of freeware, GoToMyPC only offers a free 30-day trial. After that, you're looking at $20 per month for one PC or $30 for two, with each additional PC an extra $15 per month and 25 percent discounts for yearly subscriptions. That's not cheap. The app itself works well. We were able to control our home computer from the office, and vice versa, with no problems. You connect by going to the GoToMyPC Web site and logging in. A window then opens, bordered in Medusa-esque green, which emulates the screen of the remote PC. Programs on the remote all open within the green border, with some extra remote functions included in the border itself. You can restart the remote computer (and lose the connection), send and sync files, print, and adjust the remote window size, among other tasks. Everything the program said it would do, it did. And that's a beautiful and rare thing. The cost is a deterrent, though, especially when the competition is offering up better deals. read more + Publisher's Description+ From Citrix Systems: Now you can hear what you've been missing with your remote access solution. The new GoToMyPC 6.0 now includes sound. Imagine being able to hear your music, voice mail, system sounds, any sound your PC makes from any computer. GoToMyPC 6.0 makes it. And sound is just the tip of the iceberg. GoToMyPC comes with lots more new and improved features, including no-setup Remote Printing and File Sync, which automatically synchronizes files and folders between computers. Plus GoToMyPC 6.0 is still loaded with the features, including government-standard encryption, drag-and-drop file transfer, and 24-bit color. What's new in this version: . read more +


text:
Internet Marketing: October 4, 2014
SmartFinds Internet Marketing's Melih Oztalay to Appear on WJR StartupNation Radio
StartupNation is pleased to welcome SmartFinds Internet Marketing CEO Melih Oztalay on Saturday October 4 at 2 pm.
Remember the old days when advertising meant hanging a sign over your door, placing an ad in the yellow pages and in the local newspapers classifieds section? My how times have changed and to many new entrepreneurs, this is an intimidating part of their business plan. As we all know in sales, the consumer gets confused after 3 choices and when they get intimidated, they walk away. With so many choices in marketing vehicles available to the small business, it is easy for the entrepreneur to feel the same way: either avoid it all together or go back to the "traditional or what-they-know" marketing tools like newspapers and flyers. Our guest will help you get a handle on the best marketing tools for your business and to show you that it really isn't all that intimidating.
Having been in advertising and marketing since 1987 and a web-based company since 1994, SmartFinds Internet Marketing has been on the forefront of the Internet as a tool for businesses. Oztalay will answer many of the questions America's entrepreneurs and small business owners have regarding Internet Marketing.
"As the Internet has evolved over the years, it's become increasingly important for small businesses to have a website and take measures to be found through search engines," said Oztalay.
SmartFinds partners with businesses to find marketing strategies that bring more customers through their store doors. Oztalay plans to discuss SmartFinds' unique approach that focuses on strategic marketing processes and not just technology tasks alone.
About SmartFinds Internet Marketing
SmartFinds Internet Marketing provides innovative, personalized web marketing strategies and services. We strive to help customers navigate the web marketing and advertising world through education, consultation and result interpretation. As your partner, we research, develop a plan, and manage its execution. Web marketing is an intricate process and we help you interpret and understand the results every step of the way. SmartFinds is headquartered in Birmingham, MI and houses over 25 years of marketing, advertising and internet experience. SmartFinds' broad client experiences with websites, web advertising campaigns, and web marketing strategies include larger corporations like Compuware, Delphi, Flagstar Bank, Guardian Industries, McCann Erickson, Penske Automotive Group, Soave Enterprises, Wendy's, Ziebart and others. To learn more visit www.smartfindsmarketing.com or call (866) 501-5758.


text:
New Outlook add-on for converting tasks
My new notebook runs Windows 8.1 (touch).
I have Office 2013 (via Office 365 Small Business Premium Subscription).
Outlook 2013 has two email addresses/boxes: an Exchange account (@outlook.com) and a POP3 account. Both are for business/work.
I also have Outlook 2010 because IMAP does work properly yet with Outlook 2013. There are two addresses for my work where I am working in Africa: an Exchange account and the IMAP account.
For PERSONAL and other non-work I use gmail under Chrome most of the time.
Question: can the new Outlook accommodate my four business/work email inboxes?
Roger J
All responses
Hello Roger,
I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I don't fully understand your question :-( Are you asking if you can use our Outlook plugin with Outlook 2013? If so, yes, it will work with it. Or are you asking if we can advise you with a better workflow when using your inboxes in multiple email clients?
Best regards,
I run Outlook for Mac 2011 - will this plugin become available for my platform as today's release appears only for Outlook on Win?
Thank you,
I have both Outlook 2013 and Outlook 2010, EACH with two addresses and inboxes.
However at any one time only ONE version of Outlook can be running ie 2013 OR 2010 (so I have to shut down the one version and start the other to retrieve emails).
I guess the question is: whatever Outlook version is live and whichever email account/inbox is on screen, I can link through Todoist, AND link again FROM Todoist?
Hello Matt,
We'll consider creating a plugin for Outlook for Mac in the future and you're welcome to vote for this request in our Votebox: http://todoist.com/Vote/show/6381/
What do you mean with link "through and again from Todoist"? You open Outlook, click on a message, use "Add email as task" and the task gets a link to a message with a certain ID that must exist in Outlook's data file. If it does in your other Outlook, it should be able to find it (assuming the ID of the message is the same there). If the other Outlook uses a different data file, it won't find it.
There's not way to double-link multiple messages in one task or link to Outlook's Tasks through to Todoist.
Best regards,


text:
Jessica Biel "Has the Power" in Justin Timberlake Relationship
She's got the power!
When Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel reconciled in July after a five-month split, friends assumed this time they'd marry. (The couple have been dating on and of for nearly five years.)
PHOTOS: Justin and Jessica's romance through the years
And a source tells Us Weekly it'll be Biel, 29, who decides: "Justin thinks marriage would hurt his career, but if Jessica threatened to leave, he'd do it," the source says of the In Time actor, 30.
The pal adds that New Year's Eve actress Biel (who took Timberlake back after he cheated) now "has the power" in the relationship.
PHOTOS: Justin's many women
Find out much more about the possibility of a Biel-Timberlake wedding in this week's Hot Stuff video, as told by Us Weekly Senior Editor Ian Drew.
Also in the roundup: new info on Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's clandestine hookup, Jessica Simpson's Weight Watchers deal, and more!
Watch the video now and tell Us: Should Justin and Jessica wed?


text:
What We Offer
- Comparable market survey (price recommendation based upon recently rented properties)
- Advertising
- Tenant screening (Credit, Criminal Background, Employment, Rental History/ Eviction History)
- Unlimited property showings Lease preparation and execution
- New tenant orientation
- All day to day operations of the property
- Tenant billing and rent collections (w/ Money Order, Cashier's Check, or E-Check)
- Monthly statements
Prompt Communication
Cutting Edge Technology
Innovative Marketing
Thorough Tenant Screening
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
Clear Monthly statements
Competitive Fees
Unique Property Management Services
Welcome To AZ Property Solutions
Are you frustrated and tired of managing your rental, are you unsatisfied with the results and communication from your current property management company? Are you looking for a reputable, cost effective company with individualized attention to you and your property? We can help. We are a full service property management company and will treat your property as if it was our own; giving you quality and knowledgeable service and attention. The following describes our property management services. Our goal is for you to have a successful rental management experience.
- Full Service Property Management and Leasing
- Property Evaluation, Documentation and Inspection
- Property Marketing
- Complete Tenant Screening
- Legal Forms, Rent Collection and Eviction
- Property Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance and Repair
- Security Deposit Accounting and Comprehensive Accounting Services
- Owner and Tenant Relations
- Our Guarantee.
- We will minimize your personal day to day involvement, stress and aggravation.
- We will be here when you or the tenant need us.


text:
Published Wednesday, October 20, 2010
We have heard from disgruntled Georgia voters who don't like any of the three candidates -- Republican Nathan Deal, Democrat Roy Barnes and Libertarian John Monds -- listed on the Nov. 2 General Election ballot for governor. These voters are turned off by the negative campaign ads and issues concerning the candidates -- particularly issues involving Deal and Barnes.
These disgruntled voters say if they go to the polls, they will write in the name of another candidate -- someone like Karen Handel, or Thurbert Baker, or maybe one of the other candidates who were defeated in the July Democratic and Republican primaries for governor.
But hear this:
If you write in the name of a candidate who ran for governor and was defeated, your write-in vote will not be counted. Why? Because that's how Georgia's law is written regarding write-in candidates.
The law says only qualified write-in candidates can have their votes counted, and candidates who have run for the office in the primary and lost are not eligible to be a qualified write-in candidates.
To be a qualified write-in candidate only requires sending a notice to the Secretary of State's Office and running a legal ad in a newspaper. Only two write-in candidates bothered to meet the criteria. The two qualified write-in candidates for governor are David C. Byrne of Kennesaw and Neal Horsley of Carrollton. Their names will not be on the ballot, but they are the only two names you can write in and have their votes counted.
Thus, you really have five choices for governor. Three names -- Deal, Barnes and Monds -- will be on the ballot, and you can write in the names of either Byrne or Horsley.


text:
NY's Grand Central Station To Celebrate 100 Years
Dan Brucker, manager of Grand Central Tours, checks his phone below... Fotografia de notíciasA caminho,Antiguidade,Cidade de Nova Iorque,Culturas,Dia,EUA,Finanças,Gerente,Grand Central Station,Interesse Humano,Manhattan,Media Day,Oferecer,Ponto Turístico Internacional,Relógio,Rodar,Telefone,Transporte,VerticalPhotographer Mario TamaCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 31: Dan Brucker, manager of Grand Central Tours, checks his phone below the antique Tiffany clock while giving a media tour at Grand Central Terminal on the day before the famed Manhattan transit hub turns 100 years old on January 31, 2013 in New York City. The terminal opened in 1913 and is the world's largest terminal covering 49 acres with 33 miles of track. Each day 700,000 people pass through the terminal where Metro-North Railroad operates 700 trains per day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)


text:
Stephen is originally from San Diego, California but he moved to Huntsville, Alabama at age 10, and has proudly called Alabama home ever since. He graduated from Troy University with a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communications. While in college, Stephen worked for the university's television station where he won Associated Press awards for anchoring, reporting, and videography. He was also the public address announcer for several university sports teams. He performed similar P.A. duties for the Huntsville Stars professional baseball team.
After college, Stephen took his first job as a reporter and fill-in anchor for Comcast Cable news station CNWG-TV in Rome, Georgia. Six months later, Stephen accepted a reporter/videographer position here at WIAT 42 in Birmingham in 1998. He eventually began filling in for both news and sports anchors before taking the full-time weekend sports anchoring position in April 2000. That Fall, Stephen also began anchoring weekend news, which he did for 8 years. Stephen currently anchors weekdays on Wake Up Alabama.
Stephen has covered numerous stories that have received national attention, including the deadly F-5 tornado in west Jefferson county and Birmingham in 1998, the Birmingham abortion clinic bombing and the search and capture of Eric Rudolph, the road rage murder in Shelby County, the tragic Jim Walter mine explosion that killed 13 miners, the fraud and corruption scandal at HealthSouth, the deadly April 27th tornadoes of 2011, the fatal UPS plane crash in Birmingham, and many more. Stephen has interviewed countless local and national figures and celebrities including: Charles Barkley, Garth Brooks, Tiger Woods, Jessie Jackson, Brooke Burke, Tom Selleck, L.L. Cool J, Jane Goodall, James Van Der Beek, Paula Dean, Kirk Cameron, Mandy Moore, Johnnie Cochran, Todd Bridges, baseball hall-of-famer Ozzie Smith, U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, as well as numerous mayors, governors, senators and representatives.
Stephen has received many professional broadcasting awards from both the Associated Press and the Alabama Broadcasters Association, including being named "Best News Anchor" in Alabama twice, and "Best Reporter" in Alabama, as well as awards for "Best Feature Story", "Best Documentary", and he co-anchored the broadcast which won for "Best Daytime Programming" in the state of Alabama.
Stephen lives in Shelby County with his wife and two children. The Haucks are very involved with their church and its numerous ministries. Since moving to Birmingham in 1998, they have volunteered countless hours to several causes, including: M-Power ministries in Birmingham, working with inner-city children and youth, visiting the elderly, and volunteering their time with dozens of local youth as mentors and a support group for them. Stephen and his wife are also very involved in international mission work with Forgotten Children Ministries in Honduras. The Hauck family sponsors Honduran children, and travels to Central America on a regular basis on mission trips which assist with FCM's efforts of rescuing homeless street children. Stephen has also served on international mission trips in the Amazon Jungle of eastern Ecuador, South Sudan in the heart of Africa, the impoverished island nation of Haiti, the Andes Mountains of Peru in South America, and in Thailand in southeast Asia.


text:
1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup half and half
1 egg, lightly beaten
Method :
Preheat oven to 400. Grease muffin tins for 9 muffins.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder,
and salt. Add butter and mix until crumbly. In a separate bowl, mix the
half and half with the egg and fold in the liquid mixture into the flour
mixture. Spoon into tins filling to the top. Bake about 25 minutes.
Corn Muffins
Label: soup
1 cup flour
1 Comments:
- Aurelia W. Johnson on January 10, 2013 at 4:38 AM said...
Job fit done guys, wellborn content.
vegetarian recipes
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
A Walla Walla product know for its stain release power is getting a spot on the shelves of a Dallas retailer famous for organization.
Wine Away, Walla Walla's renowned red wine stain remover, will soon be on the shelves of the nearly 70 Container Stores across the country, as well as the online shop.
"I'm a huge Container Store fan and have been working on getting Wine Away into their stores for the past two years," said Wine Away President Staci Wanichek in the announcement. "We are very excited about the partnership.
The stain spray will hit the stores the week of Aug. 17, Wanichek said.
Endorsed by Good Housekeeping Institute, Food & Wine, The Wall Street Journal, InStyle, Cooks Illustrated, Modern Bride and other publications, Wine Away has been featured on the "Today Show" and "Good Morning America" and been a part of Disney's Food & Wine Festival for three years.
The product is sold throughout the U.S. and 18 other countries. Retail locations include Cost Plus World Market, Sur La Table, BevMo, Albertsons and Total Wines, as well as wineries, specialty wine and gourmet retailers, gift shops, wine accessory catalogs and grocery stores.
Wine Away is manufactured by Evergreen Labs, owned by mother-daughter team Wanichek and Cheryl Corn.
More like this story
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.


text:
Industrialized nations in the world rely on fossil fuels for agricultural labour. Considering how a single diesel based tractor produces 23.3 tonnes of greenhouse gases each year, a new tractor for a new age was needed. Enter the 'Multi-Purpose Solar Tractor.' Utilizing solar panels, electricity and batteries, Farmers have the option of not only using this tractor for work but rather have the option to sell the tractor's stored power to power their house or sell it to electrical grid. Talk about self-sufficiency! In a nut shell:
"The tractor is a light truck with sixteen on-board lead acid batteries powered by a 12kW electric motor. The batteries are charged with power from the 10 kWp photovoltaic modules. The vehicle can transport a load of up to 1 tonne; agricultural equipment can be attached for watering, pesticide spraying and collecting crops and it has a top speed of about 45 km/h on the road. It is especially suitable for work in large greenhouses where exhaust fumes from a standard combustion vehicle are a problem."
Scientists have calculated the estimated emissions for this tractor and predict it will emit 57.17 tonnes of CO2equ (Six Green House Gases including heavy metals, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants) in 30 years – 757 tonnes by a conventional diesel tractor. Not surprisingly, the batteries on the solar-powered tractor emit the most CO2equ, lead. If cleaner battery technology existed for the tractor, scientists estimated a decrease in 20 tonnes of lead – significantly cutting its health and environmental impact.


text:
These are just some of our capabilities within the area of "choosing the supervisor". Please feel free to contact us for further information.
…It's easier said that done, is it not?
A supervisor' skills should not be confused with the skills of the best worker. A supervisors role is to supervise and make sure that his team reaches its goal - Even if he/she is a "playing-coach".
Just remember that "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction*". Always remember this, because most often by picking the wrong supervisor can have repercussions, which are not as easily fixed, as it was to choose the supervisor, based on the wrong conclusions.
You know your employees better than we do, no doubt of this. But do you know the behavioral patterns and qualities to look for in a supervisor?
Our main focus will be to help you spot the talent among your group of volunteers*. We will teach you how to pin point and understand what features to look for.
By choosing the right supervisor talent from the beginning of the process. You avoid having to stop midstream and have to start over and waste time. Even more importantly imaging what happens to the employee you will have to tell aren't sufficient skilled to take-on the role of supervisor.
Because what happens if you choose the wrong supervisor? Will the supervisor feel failure of not having what it takes? Most likely, could you have spared the person from this defeat, yes you could. Will this failure discourage others from volunteering? Most likely.
We have a great team of professionals whom have worked across various cultures giving them a great insight into various operations and understanding of how people react to the supervisor role. Both as supervisor as well as being supervised.
You will soon experience that by choosing the right supervisor talent will benefit you on many levels; such as improved job training, a greater atmosphere on the shop floor, better results and a standardized production.
Please contact us for further information.
Together we will create the best possible solution for your needs.
Suggested literature
If you wish to explore this subject further we recommend that you take a look at these titles:
*We always encourage that all supervisors should sign-up for the task by their own free will. This way they will see the promotion as pat on the back and not as another assignment to be lifted.


text:
Conan O'Brien's Twitter Bio Contest
Write Conan O'Brien's New Twitter Bio, Win Fame and Glory
Like us on Facebook
Within minutes of tweeting the contest announcement with the hashtag #COBio, it was a trending topic across the US.
To submit a bio for consideration, follow @ConanOBrien on Twitter and tweet your suggestion with the #COBio hashtag attached before 3 p.m. EST tomorrow. Conan and his staff will then choose favorites and allow fans to vote on their favorite until the end of the month.


text:
Converted from the family's old horse barn, the Bowers Harbor Vineyard tasting room provides a warm and cozy atmosphere to taste some of Michigan's top rated wines.
The experience begins before you reach Bowers Harbor Vineyards. The road along Old Mission Peninsula leads over rolling orchards and vineyards that are frames to the east and west by the waters of Grand Traverse Bay. Each rise in the road exposes gorgeous panoramic views.
Meticulously manicured vineyards and flower gardens will entice your eyes as you enter the estate. Upon your arrival, our infamous canine friend, Brix, will greet you. Bring the kids; they are sure to be entertained by our not so little buddy.
We hope you will come see for yourself our unique and beautiful winery. Our tasting room offers stunning views with wines to match.
|Otis, our Yellow Labrador Retriever, was the Vineyard's official greeter. He would greet our tasting room guests with his tail wagging and his welcoming personality. His loyalty to us all made him worthy of his own wine label!
|Cooper was our second official tasting room mascot and greeter. Our laid back, fun loving Bernese Mountain dog enjoyed the special attention he received from our tasting room guests. His sweet white wine blend pairs well with Cooper's favorite food, cheese!
|Our current tasting room greeter, Brix, is a Bernese Mountain Dog. He was named after the way we test the ripeness of our grapes; the sugar content in the grapes are measured in degrees Brix. His wine is bubbly and friendly, just like he is.
In the year 2000, Spencer Stengenga proposed to Erica Schoenherr on a blank canvas of earth. She said yes and a month later the soil was turned an vines were planted. Spencer dedicated this vineyard to his wife Erica.
1000 vines of Cabernet France on .81 acres planted in 2001. 1000 vines of Pinot Grigio on .81 acres planted in 2002. 15000 vines of Pinot Grigio on 1.62 acres planted in 2001. 2000 vines of Pinot Grigio on 1.4 acres planted in 2005. The Cabernet Franc from this fineyard goes into our special vineyard designated wine, the Erica Vineyard Cabernet Franc, the first vintage being from the 2004 havest. The Pinot Grigio from the Erica Vineyard makes up the majority of our flagship wine. We also have selected Pinot Grigio from neighboring Old Mission Peninsula vineyards to blend with our Estate grapes to produce a world-class Pinot Grigio.
Spencer Stegenga, proprietor and winegrower, dedicated this vineyard to this beloved grandfather, Harold Langley, in 1998, 1000 vines of Merlot on .81 acres planted in 1999, 1000 vines of Cabernet Franc on .81 acres planted in 2000, 1000 vines of Pinot Noir on .81 acres planed in 1999 and 2500 vines of Riesling on 2.8 acres planted in 2001.
From the Langley vineyard, the Merlot and Cabernet Franc make up the blend for our '2896' Langley. The Pinot Noir is blended with Pinot Noir from a neighboring Old Mission Peninsula vineyard to make up our single varietal Pinot Noir. We sort out some of the Riesling to produce a small batch of single vineyard, single varietal Riesling. The remainder of the Riesling is blended into our BHV Estate Riesling.
Established in 1991, the Block I hosts the first vines planted for Bowers Harbor Vineyards. Positioned directly in front our tasting room, formerly a horse stable, Block I vineyard was previously home to horses boarded by the Stegenga Family.
750 vines of Chardonnay, selection 96. Planted in 1991. 350 vines of Riesling, selection 239. Planted in 1991.
This fertile, sloping land produces Chardonnay grapes used in our Unwooded Chardonnay. We are the founders of producing stainless steel fermented Chardonnay in the state of Michigan, a perfect pairing with our local Whitefish and Salmon. The Chardonnay grown in Block I is also used in our French Oak barrel aged RLS Chardonnay. The succulent peach flavored Riesling grapes are used in our Semi Dry Riesling and BHV Estate Riesling.
This section of our Vineyard, named Block II, was established in 1991. In the days before the Vineyard, this was an area on the farm where the horses grazed and enjoyed the land Mother Nature has created.
2,500 vine of Riesling, selections 239 & 110. Planted in 1991.
Mother Nature is our guide, especially with this Block of the Vineyard. We don't make a plan for the Riesling. We let the climate and the yearly varying weather decide the type of single vineyard Riesling we will make. Block II has produced everything from a Trockenbeerenauslese sweet dessert wine, to a triple-select hand harvested Dry Riesling.
Formerly home to White-Faced Hereford Cows, this land now hosts all of our Gewurtztraminer vines. Established in 1991.
440 vines of Gewurtztraminer, selection SMF. Planted in 1991.
The Gewurtztraminer varietal, native to Germany, flourishes in our cooler climate and long growing seasons. Bowers Harbor Vineyards has produced a variety of Gewurtztraminer wines, from Dry all the way to Gewurtztraminer Ice Wine. We are the only producers of the Gewurtztraminer Ice Wine in the United States.