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This lovely third floor one bedroom, one bath 655 square foot home at the popular Kihei Akahi Resort is renovated, inviting, clean and comfortable. The furniture and décor are warm and colorful. The style is contemporary with Asian and tropical influences. The owners purchased this property October 2011 and the following items are NEW: All furniture, decorations, bedding, dishes,refrigerator, microwave, gas stove and oven. NEW porcelain tile floors throughout (no carpets so it's great for those with allergies). Travertine tiles in kitchen, hallway, and bathroom including granite bathroom countertop. New travertine walk-in shower. New ceiling fans in living room and bedroom including light and plumbing fixtures. The entire unit has been freshly painted. This condo includes a new storm/security door with lock. This home will sleep 2 people comfortably and offers a King size bed in the master bedroom with a second 22" flat screen TV. The living room has a new comfortable sofa to relax on with 37" inch flat screen TV, Blu-Ray/DVD /CD player and an iPod dock. New Queen size sofa bed in living room. This condo has free secure hi-speed Wi-Fi Internet access for your laptop and AC in the living room. There is free unlimited phone calling to US mainland and Canada. From the lanai experience views over beautiful landscaped gardens, with partial ocean and Mount Haleakala views. The beach and the sun are outside and the shops and restaurants of Kihei and Wailea are minutes away. We hope you enjoy your stay in paradise.
The well maintained Kihei Akahi complex has two swimming pools, BBQs, and a tennis court surrounded in a tropical landscaped setting. This complex is directly across the street from popular Kamaole Beach Park II and another five minute stroll to the border of Wailea and then Keawakapu Beach.
High Season
December 15th - April 15th
Nightly rate $155 per night
Rates quoted in US Dollars. 13.42% HI state tax will be added to your room rate.
Rates listed for two occupants. Add $10 per additional guest, per night. Maximum 3 occupants in condo
$110 non-refundable cleaning fee will apply for all stays.
$200 deposit is required to hold your reservation.
Remaining balance due 60 days prior to arrival.
With a longer stay, you may negotiate a lower rate. Please inquire.
To cancel reservation and receive a refund of your deposit, guest must submit request in writing via e-mail 60 days prior to scheduled check-in date.
If you cancel within 60 days of arrival, we will refund your balance only if the unit can be re-booked.
A $75 cancellation fee will apply.
Credit cards accepted via Pay Pal system, no charge to guest to use credit card.
Please purchase trip insurance if there is a chance you will have to cancel. Insure My Trip
Rates subject to change without notice PRIOR to actual booking.
Every MauiVision property listed is a non-smoking home, this includes the lanai (balcony) and hallways.
This privately owned vacation condo is operated in full compliance with Hawaii law. General Excise and Transient Accommodation taxes are collected and transmitted to the State of Hawaii on all rentals. W0880458601
January 2014 – Unit C313 - Hi Kathy we are just finishing up before we leave. Back to our cold. The condo and everything about it was great. It was nice to see it so stocked with spices as well as the beach items and towels. So nice to not have to go out and worry about those things. We did a lot of your recommendations and we were so pleased with each restaurant, each snorkel and beach place, the luau and the little towns we visited. Mahalo from the bottom of our hearts. We are planning to be back in three years time and hope to rent from you again. Thanks to the lovely couple who own this little gem and for sharing it. So homey and peaceful to come back to every night. Aloha and warmest wishes. Annette
Oct 2013 – Unit C313 - Hi Kathy and John - we have checked out of the condo and are at airport - wanted to thank you for a fabulous stay. The kitchen was the best of any condo we have ever stayed at :) Thanks for a great stay! Jennifer and Jay
August 2013 - Unit C313 - Hi Kathy, We want to send this to you before we forget and while the memories of Maui are still fresh in our minds. Anyways, we noticed a "Raves" section on your website but didn't see an option to write a Rave so we would like to contribute, if you don't mind. Here is our Rave: "Dear Derick and Jean, thank you for renting your beautiful condo to us for our 1 year anniversary. We enjoyed the many amenities it provided, including the newly added air conditioner and all the beach accessories. From the towels, to the beach chairs, umbrella and cooler...everything that was included really helped us enjoy our first visit to Maui, whether we were laying out in the sun or driving to any of the major attractions. The location of the condo could not have been any more ideal as it was centrally located between everything that we had on our itinerary. It was perfectly situated from Ka'anapali, Lahaina, Haleakala, Makena Beach and the vigorous, yet very stunning, Road to Hana. We will definitely re-rent this condo for future visits to Maui and tell anyone we know who is planning a visit to Maui of your unit. To Kathy, thank you for all the communication you provided us. It was great to know that we could touch base with you for any questions/concerns we had and that we could expect a response soon after. We really appreciate how professional you were and how reserving this condo was easy and pleasurable. Other people we inquired with about other rentals were either not very informative, not very personable or it would take them quite some time to reply. However, you gave us all the information we needed, your emails were very charming & made us very excited for our visit and, like I have already stated, you were always prompt. Mahalo Nui Loa, Derick, Jean, Kathy and Maui Vision for all your hospitality and accommodations. We look forward to contacting you again in the (hopefully near) future! With Warm Regards, Cindy & Jason"
April 2013 – Unit C313 - Hi Kathy, I want to thank you so much for your excellent service. We really enjoy the condo and our trip to Maui! It was so amazing that we want to come back next January. Can you let me know what you have available from January 11-25 and the prices please. We will need a 2 bedrooms this time. Mahalo, Jessie
Posted on TravelAdvisor.com: "Kihei Akahi C313 - Couldn't have been happier with this 2 person condo" - Reviewed 6 March 2013
We stayed from Feb 8th until Feb 25th , 2013 in this wonderful unit. Renovations to the condo are recent and well maintained. We never had to run the air conditioning as opening the door to the lanai allowed for the cooler tradewinds to come through. The quiet time from 10pm to 8am (?) was never an issue as we were always too tired from sun and touring Maui for the day. The island birds will however wake you up every morning at first light - unless you are a sound sleeper. We didnt see alot of younger children in this complex but there are 2 pool areas as well as 2 bbq areas for use. It's also only a 2 min walk to Kam Beach II. Fred's Mexican restaurant and Moose McGillacuddy's are also right there for those days when you don't feel like cooking. Spending time in Maui was that much better coming back to this gem of a condo unit every day. Thanks Kathy at Mauivision!!
• Stayed February 2013, travelled with friends
Laura and Doug said...
Sep 20, 2013
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Beautiful and Amazing Rental
2531 South Kihei Road, C313, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States (494895)
Date of Stay February 8, 2013
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Hi Kathy, This is Laura and we are currently renting the above condo (unit C313). I just wanted to drop you a brief note to say what a beautiful and amazing rental this is. The welcome basket was so nice and very thoughtful. We are looking forward to the rest of our holiday on this magnificent island and in first class accommodations. Thanks!!!
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Laura and Doug said...
Sep 20, 2013
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Gem of a condo! Well maintained
2531 South Kihei Road, C313, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States (494895)
Date of Stay February 8, 2013
Helpful votes:0/0.
We stayed from Feb 8th until Feb 25th , 2013 in this wonderful unit. Renovations to the condo are recent and well maintained. We never had to run the air conditioning as opening the door to the lanai allowed for the cooler trade winds to come through. The quiet time from 10pm to 8am (?) was never an issue as we were always too tired from sun and touring Maui for the day. The island birds will however wake you up every morning at first light - unless you are a sound sleeper. We didn't see a lot of younger children in this complex but there are 2 pool areas as well as 2 BBQ areas for use. It's also only a 2 min walk to Kam Beach II. Fred's Mexican restaurant and Moose McGillacuddy's are also right there for those days when you don't feel like cooking. Spending time in Maui was that much better coming back to this gem of a condo unit every day. Thanks Kathy at Mauivision!!
Unit C313 – February 2013 - Hi Kathy, This is Laura and we are currently renting the above condo (unit C313). I just wanted to drop you a brief note to say what a beautiful and amazing rental this is. The welcome basket was so nice and very thoughtful. We are looking forward to the rest of our holiday on this magnificent island and in first class accommodations. Thanks!!! – Laura and Doug
Unit C313 – April 2012 – Thank you! My family and I really enjoyed staying at your condo at Kihei Akahi! It was the first trip to Maui for my 2 boys and staying here rather than a hotel made the stay a lot easier and it felt much homier! We had fun walking to the beach, going to the aquarium and Iao Needle. Thanks again! Hope we can come back again. Ryan, Dayna, Kellen and Mason
Unit C313 – March 2012 - Mahalo. We really enjoyed our stay here at Kihei Akahi. The condo was perfect with everything we needed and the location and views were excellent. It was so relaxing to just sit and read on the lanai. Snorkeling was great and the "Snorkel Maui" book was very much appreciated. Thanks so much and we hope to be back soon. Mahalo Jillian and Rick
Unit C313 - January 2012 - Good Morning Derick & Jean, Nathan and I had a wonderful vacation
in Maui. Your place was very nice and clean. We found everything we
needed. Everything was just perfect. Thank you so much for providing nice place.
It really felt like home. My 5
month old baby boy loved your place too. I would love to visit Maui
and stay in your place again. It was great to see sunshine everyday. Thank
you! Happy New
Year!! Nathan, Jean, Baby Thomas from Seattle.
Unit C313 - January 2012 -Mahalo Kathy for the lovely basket of goodies. Very thoughtful and over the top! WE are enjoying the unit C313 of Derick & Jean Yu's! Nicely appointed unit with everything! They also sent a beautiful boquet of tropical flowers! It is a nice aloha Maui style that is why we love this place. Thanks again for accommodating us on our vacation. We will return and have noticed you have a few more in Bldg D coming available D204 and D402 so will keep them in consideration as well. WE were in Bldg D for most of our vacation but it is really nice here in Bldg C as well. Different views but also very nicely appointed and very clean and lovely. Take Care Happy New Year as well. Aloha. Mahalo again for the lovely basket. Sincerely Dave & Brenda D.
Unit C313 – December 2011 – Jean and Derick, You have started a tradition in our family. Vacation in Hawaii! The weather was fabulous. The condo is a perfect location. Mornings at the beach and afternoons by the pool. I really enjoyed your beach chairs. Happy hours were spent at Fred's and sunsets with happy hour at Sands. Restaurant recommendations are Fat Daddy's and Sansei Sushi Bar (for both places go between 5pm-6pm for ½ off). We left a map for Lou's beach (if you have a car) a nice, quiet beach to snorkel and definitely go whale watching. Thanks for the flowers and gift basket - classy touch! Mahalo Laurie and Mike
Unit C313 – December 2011 - This was our first visit to Maui and we had the best time of our lives. Everything about it was great including our stay in your condo. We found it to be very relaxing after a long day at the beach or sightseeing. It has a very "homey" atmosphere, and it's very tastefully decorated. The little extras that were provided such as the abundant "spice rack" were greatly appreciated not to mention the lawn chairs. Thanks for letting the cleaning crew give us permission to drop our bags off. That was very helpful and they were such nice people. The flowers that were waiting for us are beautiful. What a nice gesture. The unit is beautiful and so comfortable, we really feel at home here. We will definitely be coming back! We don't need an extended checkout time as we have to be at the airport by about 10 a.m. Once again thanks for thinking of that. Thanks for the great hospitality, Ron and Heather
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When I got home from my six mile run I was surprised to read this article about Just My Two Copper which subsequently blew me away. It also got me thinking about the author's blog and the hundreds of ones like it throughout the wow blogosphere. The author is Bigjimm, who blogs with Zekta and both write for Phase 3 Profit, a blog I love to check in on whenever I have the time to do some wow gold research, and has been a member of the JMTC community for quite some time.
His article praises my work on this here wow gold blog and makes the claim that all other bloggers who write about making gold are playing for second place. Bigjimm, it is with great thanks that I am writing this post and I want to give some advice to not only you but every other wow gold blogger out there who looks at JMTC and wonders if they are writing for second place.
I'm going to drift away from the usual gold post today because I want to make a point about blogging. I've been doing it for quite some time and I have seen my share of bumps, writer's block and hate from the wow blogosphere (sometimes deserved, sometimes not). Bigjimm makes the point that most people who write about gold now end up writing something that I've already written or covered and sometimes this is very true. With the inception of the JMTC gold forums, now pretty much every gold making thought that can be thought is tucked away somewhere on the forum boards, on this blog, the youtube, the twitter, the podcasts, or anywhere else within reach of the JMTC community.
Bigjimm, I'm begging you and every other blogger for the sake of this community to never write for second place! You are writing to the same community that I am, and to be fair, your content is excellent. Perhaps you are wondering then why did Markco succeed as rapidly as he did? (who doesn't love talking in the third person?) Maybe I should leave that to those people curious enough to buy the book on my blogging adventures, but I'll shed some light on it in this article and explain further why you should ditch the idea that you are writing for second place. First off, I created a community focused on the idea of making gold in wow. Second, I expanded to every social media outlet I could find, since wow is a very social game. Third, I always wrote as if I was the best out there, playfully calling myself the gold guru and doing my best to live up to that expectation. I did not care if I failed, because I was and still am having so much fun building the JMTC community and providing quality information to the wow gold making community. I was always open to criticism and willing to implement excellent suggestions from the community. That's what it's about, having fun and taking everything in stride.
You see Bigjimm, if you don't have fun blogging, you don't succeed. And I'm trying not to lecture right now, because I don't doubt that you do actually have fun blogging, but what I'm saying is very true. When Gevlon attacked my terrible sales pitch and blew my proposal way out of proportion, many people thought I was done as a blogger. When I made the terribly uninformed accusation that wow.com was stealing my content (it most likely wasn't) many thought I would never see another link. When I made a host of other mistakes during my naive blogging career, it was the fact that I enjoyed writing that kept the site going, and still keeps me going today. It was also the community, have you seen their puppy eyes when they ask for help?... just can't let them down!
The second part of the answer to why you shouldn't write for second place is how I truly became well known. I worked my ass off for hours every night and wrote exciting content that applied to current game events as well as new approaches to very tried and true methods for making gold. My bid low, sell normal method was not something truly inspiring or intelligent, but it was one of hundreds of new and interesting ways I came up with to look at old methods for making gold. The articles I wrote on upcoming patches and how they would affect not just primary markets but secondary and tertiary ones as well were also a new approach to writing about wow gold. Sometimes the most simple of articles made the greatest impact, since so many people who knew the information took it for granted. Every day I come up with new things to write and if I write from now until I die there will still be things left unsaid. The trick I've used is to not look at what someone else writes and say "wow that's really good" but rather "ok what are they missing here; what could of been better?"
By writing this way, I wrote for the same community everyone else did but with my own personal style and spin on wow gold making. In order to follow in my footsteps you need to do the same. You need to find interesting and personal approaches to age old methods of making gold. I didn't truly build this community, I simply put a name on it and gave it a place to roam each day. If I die tomorrow and the blog fades into nothingness, this community will continue to roam until it finds a new home. I wouldn't even call it a home, but rather a favorite meeting place. Now that so many wow blog enthusiasts are in one place, you can hop on my shoulders and write directly to them on the JMTC forums, your blog, and anywhere else. There is plenty of room up here at the top of the wow gold blogging mountain, and I have paved the way for many more to join me. What you have to do is be Bigjimm the Billionaire, write till your fingers bleed, spend hours every day just digesting and thinking about wow gold making, becoming a member of the same community you slowly build, and always looking for the next big risk to take.
As Patrick and Sean said about the interview I did with them on How I Wow: "It's as if for Markco gold is not the goal. Excellence is the goal." That is how I approach my life and the wow community has seen how that level of motivation can turn a crap site with 1 follower (Thunderion) into the juggernaut (to use Bigjimm's verbage) it is today. Motivation can weather the storm and it can truly allow you to do anything, as long as you're having fun along the way.
Keep blogging Bigjimm, and blog for first place amongst the great community here. Break big news, make mistaken predictions about icy dragonscales, get accused of tax evasion by Tobold, get vilified by Gevlon, please be smart and be nicer than I was to wow.com, mispell your own name, and most importantly... get profession cooldowns mixed up on a monthly basis! In other words take tremendous risks and have fun! It all works out in the end and the more risky you are, the more adventurous, the more it will come out in your writing and suddenly a community will form around your ideas as well that is attracted to your way of looking at the game they love to play.
Bigjimm's Billionaires... I can see it now! I hope you can, and every other blogger out there. Because if you don't aim for the highest pinnacle, you will never reach it. Perhaps you, the person reading this load of hot air I call a post, are going to be the next big wow blogger. If you need help, send me an email, give me a guest post or take advantage of the new social media I've created for gold making in world of warcraft: Just My Two Copper.
Thank you, the community and especially Bigjimm! Rock on JMTC. I don't just hope to motivate you to make gold in wow, I hope to inspire you to improve your life in the real world as well. All great things must come to an end, and even the mighty Markco will eventually disappear from the pages of wow history. But while I'm on the front page and living large, I'm going to have one hell of a good time.
~ Markco: Gold Guru, Last Bastian of Prot PvP, and Podcast Specialist
When I got home from my six mile run I was surprised to read this article about Just My Two Copper which subsequently blew me away. It also got me thinking about the author's blog and the hundreds of ones like it throughout the wow blogosphere. The author is Bigjimm, who blogs with Zekta and both write for Phase 3 Profit, a blog I love to check in on whenever I have the time to do some wow gold research, and has been a member of the JMTC community for quite some time.
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Bravo Markco.
Remember people like me listen to your podcasts...they hear you have a good time...
And Most of all...
"Me Not the kind of Orc!"
Bigjimm said... March 10, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Thanks for the response, Markco. Your post is gracious, and has certainly drawn more attention to P3P than anything else I've written. My only goal w/the post was to comment on something that I'd noticed and to be thoughtful about it, ombudsman-style. Maybe since you recommend making up fake titles, that'll be mine: WoW Goldblog Ombudsman...
...then again, maybe not. Thanks again Markco, and all at JMTC. GL! /bow
Gravity said... March 10, 2010 at 4:38 PM
That's a really good post, Markco, on a few levels. Marketing, hard-work, thinking "so what?" about things and my favourite line is this, which is insightful in itself.
" I didn't truly build this community, I simply put a name on it and gave it a place to roam each day. If I die tomorrow and the blog fades into nothingness, this community will continue to roam until it finds a new home. I wouldn't even call it a home, but rather a favorite meeting place. Now that so many wow blog enthusiasts are in one place, you can hop on my shoulders and write directly to them on the JMTC forums, your blog, and anywhere else. "
Gravity said... March 10, 2010 at 4:38 PM
Oh, the humility was great too.
Warren said... March 11, 2010 at 2:20 PM
"ok what are they missing here; what could of been better?"
Could HAVE, should HAVE, would HAVE. Not "of", that just sounds silly.
Sorry, pet peeve!
Love the site!
Krust said... March 14, 2010 at 12:18 AM
This post actually gave me the bit of encouragement I needed to start my own gold blog. Good article Marcko, I hope you don't mind if I direct people to my new blog in this comment. The blog can be found at www.krustsgoldcorner.blogspot.com
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Barça Intersport have lost at the Parken Stadium before 22,000 spectators in the Champions League quarter final first leg. Everything will be decided at the Palau next Saturday
The Palau will once again be called upon for a comeback. Next Saturday April 28 at 20.00, Barça will need to cancel out a six goal deficit in order to reach their third consecutive Final Four
Mikkel Hansen, with 8 goals, and Kasper Hvidt, with 15 saves, were the heroes behind the AG Copenhagen win on Friday
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FCB Intersport, 23
AG Copenhague (16+13): Hvidt (Henriksen); Ottesen (-), Atlason (3), René Toft Hansen (-), Jorgensen (-), Sigurdsson (4), Gudjonsson (1), Olafur (3), Henrik Toft Hansen (3), Ekberg (3, 2p.), Malmagro (-), Hundstrup (-), Larsen (3), Boldsen (1), Mikkel Hansen (8).
FCB Intersport (11+12): Saric (Sjostrand); Noddesbo (1), Juanín (1), Víctor Tomás (3), Entrerríos (4), Sorhaindo (1), Sarmiento (-), Ugalde (-), Nagy (6), Jernemyr (-), Aguirrezábalaga (-), Rutenka (4), Rocas (2, 1p.), Viran Morros (1), Igropulo (-).
Barça Intersport will need to recover six goals against AG Copenhagen to win a place in the Final Four in Cologne in late May. Just four weeks ago, Xavi Pascual's side had to bounce back from two behind to put out Montpellier and eventually won by a massive 16. But the challenge is bigger this time. In the first FCB game in history against AG Copenhagen, the Danish showed just how good they are.
It was a historic game in the Danish capital. The spectacular atmosphere was generated by a record Champions League attendance of 22,000 at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. Defending champions Barça Intersport had it tough against an emerging giant in continental handball, AG Copenhagen.
Reaction after poor start
The Danes started with three former Barça players in the side (Hvidt, Boldsen and Hansen), and it was the latter pair who opened the scoring. The Danish centre twisted his ankle early on and had to withdraw, but that didn't stop the Copenhagen defence from efficiently winning turnovers and counter attacking with force. Ten minutes into the game and the home side was 6-2 and Pascual called for a timeout.
Rutenka led the Barça reaction with a penalty, and soon the visitors had the lead (6-7). Saric and Hvidt were both goalkeeping brilliantly, and the big names like Víctor Tomás, Stefansson, Sigurdsson and Entrerríos started making their presence felt as the Danes concentrated maybe too much of their efforts on stopping Nagy and Rutenka. It was an intrepid half, including sin bins for both Sarmiento and Larsen, but after the first half hour, AG Copenhagen had come out tops and went in with a five point lead (16-11).
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The second half started late due to problems with the scoreboard. Barça knew they couldn't afford to let the difference grow, and captain Nagy took charge of affairs with five consecutive goals. AG Copenhagen, with Stefansson injured, left matters largely in the hands of Mikkel Hansen, one of the best wide players in the world. The interchange of goals ended after 40 minutes when an Ekberg goal made it 21-15. Not good. Pascual sent on Sjöstrand for Saric and the Swede responded with three saves off the first four attempts against him.
...but Hansen and Hvidt decide
However, Hansen was the most impressive player on court, and it was soon 23-17. Another Barça Intersport timeout and the tactic was now to shut Hansen out of the game. But even so, he was still able to shine, as was goalkeeper Kasper Hvidt with four out of six penalty saves in a game that the ex Barcelona stopper ended with an impressive XX saves.
Barça Intersport went into the last five minutes with six goals to make up (26-20). They fought as hard as they could, yet even with Hvidt red carded, Magnus Andersson's were able to hold their own until the final whistle (29-23). But anything can happen in the Palau rematch. You only have to ask Montpellier. A terrific handball match awaits…


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Freelance Friday is a project that lets us share our platform with the multitude of talented writers and basketball analysts who aren't part of our regular staff of contributors. As part of that series we're proud to present this guest post from Jeff Feyerer. Jeff is a school financial administrator during the day, but on the side he fulfills his love of basketball through coaching and copious amounts of basketball writing and research. He currently is NBA Editor in Chief at RosterResource.com and is starting up a College Basketball analytics site this fall at thetransitiongame.com. Follow him on Twitter at @jfey5 and @NBARosters.
Playing time and how coaches distribute minutes is a piece of basketball that has always fascinated me. It's probably a resentment of lack of playing time afforded to me by youth coaches, or the fact I watch 82 games of Tom Thibodeau managing a bench every season; but either way, how coaches divvy up playing time and how players respond is a layer of basketball that effects the game's team dynamics on every level. Whether it's seeing how increased playing time allows young players to reach their potential, how coaches manage the minutes of aging players to maximize their performance (i.e. Gregg Popovich), or how players accept (or not) a reduced or enhanced role on a team, the role of playing time management is a skill in and of itself.
How to quantify a player's performance based around the playing time they are allocated proves to be more difficult. There are numerous metrics on hand to shed light on the value of players, but most fall short when related to playing time. One of my favorites is player efficiency, or a player's points scored/points allowed adjusted for 100 possessions. But, no one in their right mind is going to believe that Chris Andersen (28 net efficiency points) is more valuable than LeBron James (16 net efficiency points).
As I looked deeper into a way to value player's performance centered around the playing time allocated to them and their role on the team, I found myself fixated on three metrics:
1) Net Efficiency = Offensive Efficiency-Defensive Efficiency again adjusted for 100 possessions
2) Playing Time Percentage = Minutes Played by a Player During the Season/Team Game Minutes
3) Usage Percentage = the number of possessions a player uses (FG attempts, FT attempts, turnovers) while he is on the floor
Each of these metrics provides a piece of the puzzle. In an ideal world, the perfect player is highly efficient on both ends of the floor, plays a high number of minutes and is able to maximize efficiency and playing time with a high usage percentage. But for ease of implementation and in order to take baby steps in my research, I chose to focus on Net Efficiency and Playing Time Percentage, but showing them in concert with Usage Percentage to truly understand the effect playing time and what it does to efficiency.
Taking into account these ideas and the inherent goals of my research (besides making sure Chris Andersen is never listed above LeBron James on any list aside from total tattoos), I established Playing Time Efficiency, or PTE.
Playing Time Efficiency = (Player Net Efficiency-Team Net Efficiency)* Playing Time Percentage
This calculation generates a single number which represents the number of points above or below a team's average a player is worth if he was given the same amount of playing time he received during the season for every 100 possessions. The baseline for PTE is 0 which identifies a player whose efficiency is exactly the same as the team's when he is on the floor. A player with a positive/negative PTE has a positive/negative effect on team efficiency when on the floor.
PTE can be broken down even further to separate players who benefit more on offense or defense. Or maybe those who negatively affect teams on both ends. I'm looking at you Monta Ellis.
Before broadening my look at PTE to include its targeted scope, which is to further understand team dynamics and playing time allocation, I've included examples of four players and their corresponding statistics from the last two seasons essential to understanding PTE. Each player was in a unique situation and each provides a clear look at how PTE is used as a metric.
With Russell Westbrook hampered by injuries and limited to 46 games in last season, the Thunder leaned heavily on Reggie Jackson to pick up some of the slack, especially given the lack of scoring power in the Thunder backcourt without their star point guard. But what Reggie Jackson proved, at least given a one season sample size of expanded minutes, is that his role as a sparkplug off the bench may be a better fit. His weak defense was referenced on numerous occasions by head coach Scott Brooks, but it was really his inefficient offense that was a bigger drag on his overall PTE and the team. The Thunder were over 3 points less efficient offensively when he was on the floor. This may have been mitigated if his usage percentage didn't increase all the way to 22.6 from 18.6, but for the Thunder without Westbrook, there really was only one efficient offensive option. The MVP.
Very good player, bad team has been the label attributed to Kevin Love in some basketball circles as the Timberwolves have continually missed the playoffs since their "former" franchise player's entry into the league. His injury plagued 2012-2013 season isn't the real measuring stick of Love's value. But what last year's numbers show is that the T-Wolves were 9.45 points better than the opposition when Kevin Love was on the floor for every 100 possessions. His much maligned defense was even 1.56 points better than the team's for the time he was on the floor. We'll see if this holds true when surrounded by the King himself. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that it will.
While Kevin Durant and LeBron James are without a doubt the two best players in the NBA, there may not have been a player who was more valuable to his team last season than Joakim Noah. But it was more than that. He totally transformed as a player. He may have been the Defensive Player of the Year, but it was on an offense totally devoid of playmakers that Noah did his real work. Not only did the Bulls offense run through Noah acting as point guard at the top of the key with the loss of Derrick Rose, but even with 10% increased playing time and an uptick in usage percentage, he almost doubled his PTE. As a team, the Bulls were three wins better than 2012-2013, even with the trade of Luol Deng before the deadline, a deal that signaled to many the Bulls were calling the season. There was a reason he garnered MVP votes last season and here's hoping that Coach Thibodeau doesn't totally eliminate some of the offense run through Noah, with the return of Rose.
Yes basketball fans, it was exactly bad as we thought it was going to be. When the Pistons signed Josh Smith away from the Hawks last offseason with Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond already entrenched as the future of the post position in Detroit, many people (with good reason) shook their heads. How is an extremely inefficient player with a propensity for taking bad jump shots going to help a young team? More importantly, how is a player whose skills are better suited for the post going to fit in with a team attempting to develop two young big men in Drummond and Monroe? The answer to both questions is he didn't. Smith pulled off the difficult task of becoming more inefficient with a decrease in usage percentage. Thankfully for Pistons fans, both Drummond and Monroe produced positive PTEs during the season. Unfortunately, for Pistons fans, Smith is signed through 2017.
Hopefully the explanation of how PTE was developed and how it relates to player performance given the above examples provides another valuable tool for your own basketball evaluation. For the next part of my exploration of PTE, I'll look at a team's performance over two seasons and dive into who should have received more playing time, who drastically hurt team efficiency and who would contribute more with a greater amount of playing time. HINT: It's not Josh Smith.
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Robert Popper And Peter Serafinowicz Visit MARKETS OF BRITAIN
Earlier this year Peter Serafinowicz - currently starring in Running Wilde - and his Look Around You cohort Robert Popper delved deep into the documentary history of Great Britain, a trip wherein they discovered non-existent documentarian Lee Titt and his short subject film Markets Of Britain. We missed it at the time but we've found it now and if you have yet to have a Popper / Serafinowicz experience then you are in for a treat. Check it out below.
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Download Skype 3.8 for Windows 7 / 8 / XP. Although there are now many newer versions of Skype, the majority of people continue to use and search for Skype 3.8. This is due primarily to the fact that in newer versions interface is drastically changed and a lot of people are not ready for this change. And why fix something that ain't broke:).
That's why here you submit version 3.8, which otherwise could not be downloaded from the website of Skype. Supported operating systems are Windows 2000/XP/Vista and unofficial Windows 7. If you are looking for a version other than the 3.8 and you accidentally stumbled upon here, please visit the category download Skype and select the desired version.


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Hope this doesn't post twice-tried it once and said I wasn't logged in-weird, since here I was typing away! Anyway, I remember a few (well, many) years back when there was a discussion about going to the metric standard. Obviously it didn't happen, but after working with SAE(American) and metric tools, I kind of wish we had. Would involve extensive re-tooling, so I guess it will never happen, but the metric system seems like it would be lots easier. Especially since we are now a "global economy" and most of the rest of the world uses the metric system.
Quick, hand me a wrench larger than my 9mm, so you give me a 10mm.
Quick, hand me a wrench 1/32" larger than my 1/2"--well? Not that difficult, but you get the idea.
And, yes, I realize there is more than one metric system (used to have an old BSA motorcycle that used "English" metric nuts and bolts! I'm talking about the "Japanese" metric system (excuse me if that is not the correct terminology-but you know what I mean).
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Applicants do not need to pre-register, however they should bring multiple copies of their resume, a valid teaching license, a dated transcript and appropriate Praxis score reports.
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If your dog does not respond to customary auditory cues, it first needs to be determined if painful joints are causing him to stay put, seemingly oblivious to your commands. If there is a buildup of earwax or a severe ear infection, sounds will be muffled and/or inaudible. Even failing eyesight or blindness can affect the way a dog responds to sound. Additionally, dementia (cognitive dysfunction) can cause him to not understand what he hears.
At the first sign of pet hearing loss, visit your veterinarian for a thorough physical examination. The ear canal needs to be checked and blood tests performed to rule out infectious and metabolic diseases that can simulate deafness.
If the condition is indeed geriatric deafness, while there is no treatment, there are ways of managing the symptoms. Professionals such as veterinarians, reputable trainers, and veterinary behaviorists have resources to assist you in caring for your pet. They can recommend a routine that is not dependent on your dog's sense of hearing. Hand signals and other clues, such as a flashing light, thumping on the floor, or highpitched whistles can be used effectively.
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Playing the love interest in a tentpole comic book movie can be a daunting challenge for any actress but for Emma Stone it was a challenge she accepted.
Before taking the role of Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man, which opens at midnight tonight, Sam Raimi's Spidey trilogy was the extent of Stone's knowledge of the legendary comic book character. Reelz asked Stone if she was hesitant about being part of the worldwide phenomenon that is Spider-Man.
Yeah, I think there was hesitation then I tried to get my head out of my own ass and be like 'OK, not necessarily going to happen to you, you're not that interesting.'
At least one person thinks Stone is that interesting — her co-star and current real-life boyfriend, Andrew Garfield, whom Stone called a real charmer. The actor, best known for his role in The Social Network, returned the compliment, saying Stone is a brilliant actress and person.
Definitely a charmer.
The Amazing Spider-Man was written by James Vanderbilt and Alvin Sargent. Rhys Ifans, Campbell Scott, Annie Parisse, Irrfan Khan, Embeth Davidtz, C. Thomas Howell, Chris Zylka, Martin Sheen, and Sally Field also star.
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Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Are Getting Married Tonight! (PHOTO)
It's really happening, people! Mama Joyce be damned, our fav Real Housewives of Atlanta couple, Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker, are finally headed down the aisle tonight, April 4 (4/4/14!), according to recent social media posts. And in case you're having a little FOMO about not attending the Atlanta wedding, never fear, the Bravo cameras will be there to capture every magical moment!
We knew it was only a matter of days, as Kandi packed her bridal shower and bachelorette party into last weekend, and Todd has been enjoying a never-ending stream of bachelor parties this week. But now we know the official date, courtesy of the bride's closest pals.
On the evening of April 3, Kandi's bridesmaid (and T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle star) Tiny Harris shared a shot of the reality star and her girls Rasheeda (from Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta),American Idol champ Fantasia, and friend Tamera Wynn at a table. She captioned the photo, "With my sister @kandiburruss at her rehearsal dinner with @tasiaword @rasheedadabosschick @tamera_wynn It's her big day tomorrow! I'm so stoked 4her!!"
We're so excited too, Tiny! And just look how gorgeous and happy Kandi looks. Hope you ladies keep taking lots of photos all weekend long!
Rasheeda also posted a similar pic from the rehearsal dinner, writing, "Having a blast with these ladies tonight! Gettin ready for the big day!!!!!!! @kandiburruss @majorgirl@tasiasword & Tan!!"
No sign of fellow Housewife and bridesmaid Phaedra Parks in these pics, but the gal has been on a nationwide tour promoting her new book, Secrets of a Southern Belle, so we're guessing she was tied up. As long as she's there for her on the big day, it's all good!
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Freshman Marc Siegel made his second start of the year in the win over Lamar.
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The Tulane University men's basketball team will play its first ESPN2 game of the season on Sunday night at 8:30 p.m. (CST) against UAB in Birmingham, Ala. It is the Conference USA opener for both teams.
The game will also be available live on WWL (870 AM), whose 50,000 watts reach 40 states. The broadcast is also available on the internet by visiting the official Tulane web page at www.TulaneGreenWave.com.
Tulane (7-5) currently holds a two-game winning streak, with victories over Southern (Dec. 30, 82-75) and Lamar (Jan. 3, 81-71). The Green Wave's last defeat came at the hands of No. 5 Florida on Dec. 28. UAB also enters Sunday's contest with a 7-5 record and a two-game winning streak. The Blazers have wins over Virginia Commonwealth and Alcorn State in their final warm-ups for the league slate.
"The biggest thing is to start conference play with a win," said senior captain Ledaryl Billingsley (Chicago, Ill.). "We have a good rivalry with UAB, it doesn't matter where we are picked or what our records are, it is always a good battle. The big thing is to open the league on a good note."
Billingsley has been a dominant presence in the paint this year, averaging a double-double with 16.5 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. He leads Conference USA with seven double-doubles this season. The 6-7, 260-pounder averaged 12.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in two games against the Blazers last year.
Directing the Green Wave offense has been Brandon Spann (New Orleans, La.), a 6-0 point guard from Jesuit High School. The sophomore leads the team with 18.2 points and 5.5 assists per game. He has also nailed a team-high 23 three-pointers while knocking down 84.7 percent of his free-throw attempts. Spann, who was described by Florida head coach Billy Donovan as "an outstanding point guard," ranks in the top seven in the conference in five categories: scoring (5th), assists (2nd), steals (1st), free-throw percentage (4th), and three-pointers made per game (7th).
"I can't say enough about Brandon Spann," Tulane head coach Shawn Finney said. "He has stepped up his game and done everything we have asked him. He has been a key to our team this year."
The other top contributors for Tulane's attack have been junior Linton Johnson (Chicago, Ill.) and sophomore Brandon Brown (Houma, La.). Johnson is averaging 13.5 points and 7.7 rebounds, while ranking second in the league in blocked shots with 30. Brown, meanwhile, averages 13.3 points and 6.7 rebounds and is sixth in the league with a .557 field-goal percentage.
Finney is in his first year at the helm of the Tulane program, after serving as an assistant coach for the past 15 years, including the last three at Kentucky, where he helped the Wildcats to a national championship in 1998. He is working to implement a style similar to that of Kentucky.
"We want to play an up-tempo, fast-paced, full-court pressing, three-point shooting game," Finney said. "We are working to develop this team to the point where we can maintain that style and pace for 40 minutes a night."
Following the UAB game, Tulane will return home, hosting Louisville on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at the New Orleans Arena. Game time is 7 p.m. For ticket information, call Ticketmaster or the Tulane box office at 504-961-WAVE.


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After looking back at the biggest letdowns of 2010, we now turn our focus to some of the anticipated highlights of 2011: who or what is going to make it big next year? Be it a company, a phone, a technology, or an operating system, we're interested in hearing your thoughts on the standouts of 2011. Although the volatility in this space precludes any us from predicting winners with total certainty, we can assume that next year will be even bigger for the smartphone market in general, with more choices and better handsets than ever before. We've also asked some of the editors to weigh in with their thoughts, so we'll get you started with those.
Samsung — Samsung is on a hot streak. Their "all carriers at once" strategy will pay off huge in 2011 when they release the second coming of the Galaxy S smartphones.
Android — There's no bigger story this year than Android: survey after sales estimate after survey proved that the platform saw explosive growth in 2010, rivaling BlackBerry and even Apple in volume as well as desirability. 2011 will almost undoubtedly see more of the same.
LG — Been following LG for a while and I think the company has a great potential and dedication to the smartphone segment. Optimus One is a great hit and their future plans of dual-core devices plus VMWare, added to some great Windows Phone 7 apps (that go great with the Optimus 7 and Quantum) will make it a great player in 2011.
Google/Android — It's funny to look back at what Android was in January/February of this past year. Devices like the HTC Hero on Sprint had the most attention (from a mainstream carrier point of view), and have since been blown away. Android is now extremely popular and extremely well-known. I think this will continue incrementally until the iPhone is extended to more than on just AT&T.
Samsung — The Galaxy S line has brought so many new technologies to the smartphone industry it may be years before other competitors catch up (examples: Super AMOLED, Bluetooth 3.0, Intrinsity Hummingbird processor's architecture). If Samsung is capable of continuing this trend I predict we will have 3D Super Super AMOLED displays with incredibly fast processors.
4G — We got our first taste in 2010, but 2011 is going to see better coverage, a WHOLE lot more phones, and new mobile applications taking advantage of the increased data capabilities.
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What to do about a bilingual 21 month old who understands but doesn't want to talk?
I speak English. My husband speaks Portuguese. The dr in the US told me to make sure we both speak our native tongue to keep our son from having delays, which we do almost always, but there are times when we slip. But I can't imagine that a few little slips would make a huge difference. He actually started talking early. He said daddy, not dada, at 7.5 ms. Since then he will all of a sudden learn a new word & then forget about it. He did say doggy, chicken, cow, mama, daddy, & plenty of other words, but no longer does or not often. He doesn't use 2 word phrases unless you count "doggy Bobo," the dog's name & "hot quente," which mean the same thing. He understands both languages when we talk to him. If I added up all the words he has said, even if he no longer does, he falls within the 15-20 word range, which most drs still consider normal, but he still doesn't talk much throughout the day. There is no end to reading & talking here. So what do I do to get him to open up more?
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I've been there. Well, I'd say, the time will come when it comes. I almost took my child to see a specialist for language delay because at 2 years old she was not speaking much. Pedi said wait for 3 more months. Turned out my child was talking at 2 y 2m. Once she started, you can't stop her. 21 months old is still young you don't have to worry (except you see other red flags for autism etc) Bilingual kids tend to talk later. You can ask questions but more importantly, make sure you give him a lot of inputs. Describe what you are doing, what you see, etc. I was so tired of talking so I let her watch DVD. I know screen time is not recommended but hey, she wants to sing along!posted 08/04/2012 by Stephy411
Try flash cards as well, it can help him put two and two together. I love using them with my 2 1/2 year old.posted 07/19/2012 by JRC89
Asking questions, especially open-ended questions, is probably the best way to get his little brain churning and tongue speaking. I would seek a professional to make sure his progress is still where it should be (and a second if you don't like the first one's answer!). Good luck!posted 07/19/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
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Kettering Students Repeat as DECA State Champs!
Continuing their winning streak, Kettering's DECA Team brought home nine awards from the Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference.
Kettering University students won four first place awards, a second and third place each, and three Honorable Mentions at Collegiate DECA's State Career Development Conference held in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 8-10.
The Kettering DECA chapter competed against students from the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Valparaiso University, Grand Valley, Central Michigan University, Northwood, Davenport (Grand Rapids), Delta College and Grand Rapids Community College. This year eight Kettering students captured nine awards: four in first place, one each second and third place awards, and three honorable mentions. The honors qualify the students to attend the International Collegiate DECA (formally Delta Epsilon Chi) Career Development Conference in Anaheim, Calif., April 16 - 20.
In addition, Professor Karen Cayo, of Kettering's Department of Business, was honored by the DECA organization for her 20 years of leadership, effort and commitment. Cayo has been instrumental in attracting students to DECA, organizing on-campus activities and meetings, coordinating logistics and fund raising, and coaching the team in state and national competitions.
At the conference, students took challenge exams, solved current and practical business case problems, wrote business plans, and role-played with industry judges. Of the eight Kettering students who competed this year, three were new to the Collegiate DECA competition.
First Place winners included:
Lucas Brandt, a Freshman majoring in Computer Science, for Entrepreneurship;
Donald Klein, a Senior majoring in Business, for Project Management;
Allison Putnam, a Sophomore majoring in Business, Ashlea Reiter, a Junior majoring in Business, and Jacob Sherwood, a Sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering, for an Advertising Campaign; and
Michael Woznicki, a Senior majoring in Business, for Marketing Management.
Earning Second Place was:
Kaitlyn Just, a Junior majoring in Business, for Sales Management Meeting.
Third Place was received by:
Kaitlyn Just, a Junior majoring in Business, for Travel and Tourism.
Honorable Mentions (Honorable Mentions are placements between 4th and 8th place) included:
Allison Putnam, a Sophomore majoring in Business, for Accounting;
Jacob Sherwood, a Sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering, for Executive Job Interview; and
Jacob Sherwood, a Sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering, for Banking and Financial Services.
Collegiate DECA is a student-oriented organization focused on developing future business leaders. The four cornerstones of DECA are career awareness, civic consciousness, social intelligence, and leadership development with competitive events in: Business, Design, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Accounting, Food Service & Culinary, Hospitality & Travel, Information Technology, Management, Project Management and Marketing & Sales. Besides the yearly State and International Career Development Conferences in the spring, Collegiate DECA also sponsors a yearly Leadership Conference in the fall.
The Kettering students raise funds by selling snacks in the Business Department lobby. This money helps to offset the registration and travel fees needed to attend conferences. To find out more about the chapter, contact Professor Karen Cayo (firstname.lastname@example.com).
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SEC Grants "Accredited Crowdfunding" Platforms Relief from Broker Dealer Registration
By Ryan Finn and Simon Riveles
In two recent no action letters the SEC granted exemptive relief from broker dealer registration to crowdfunding sites on the basis that the platforms received carried interest rather than transaction base compensation. Although the SEC made it clear that the no-action letters were to be narrowly construed to the specific facts of each case, some commentators extrapolated that the letters indicate that the SEC is likely to take a similar position in regard to platforms seeking to help entrepreneurs raise capital from non-accredited investors under the JOBS Act's crowdfunding provisions. JOBS Act crowdfunding portals are unlikely, however, to be able to rely on the letters issued to FoundersClub, Inc. and AngelList LLC in so far as these JOBS Act crowdfunding platforms are unlikely to be compensated on the basis of carried interest.
While the structure and strategy employed by FoundersClub and AngelList differ in certain material respects, their central business models do not. Both companies have controlling entities that identify and vet promising early stage businesses. Once satisfied that a start-up is an attractive investment opportunity and is sound from a due diligence perspective the portals establish a wholly owned subsidiary to serve as the investment vehicle into the start-up. A set of pre-screened "accredited investors" may evaluate the start-up through the portals password protected web-platform and make an investment in the companies through the investment vehicle established for that purpose. The sponsor provides administrative services and investment advice to the investment vehicle including exercising any management rights the investment vehicle's interest in the startup may possess.
The analysis set forth in the SEC letters focused on the following factors: (i) the investment opportunities both platforms offer are available only to "accredited" investors; (ii) the private securities offering comply with Rule 506 of Regulation D of the 1933 Securities Act (e.g. no general solicitation was employed to attract investors); (ii) a third party custodian handles investor securities, and; (iii) neither the sponsor of the platforms or its affiliates receive transaction based compensation. Rather, much like the manager of a venture capital or private equity fund, the sponsor is entitled to a portion of the profit made by each investor ("carried interest").
The no-action letters in FoundersClub and AngelList do not represent a relaxation of the securities laws regarding private offerings and are not likely to have an impact on implementation of crowdfunding under the JOBS Act. Nevertheless, the letters remove an important potential impediment to the migration of venture capital investing to the web and are likely to encourage additional players to get into the space – particularly in light of the lifting of the ban on general solicitation which will allow these platforms to market start up investing to the general public.
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After hitting a series of roadblocks following approval from the Ontario Municipal Board, developers behind the proposed Canadian Motor Speedway have turned to an online petition to rally support for the project.
Since receiving OMB approval last month, the Speedway has faced an appeal of that decision from a local environmental group, and two crucial land acquisition deals — a necessary component for any progress — have been aborted.
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PR # 234 April 23, 2008
The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in North Branch will present a performance by the Count Basie Orchestra, Friday, May 23, at 8 p.m.
The performance is the final selection in the Theatre?s 2007-2008 Major Artists Series . Tickets cost $21 and $26.
During his 80 years of life, William ?Count? Basie brought the jazz art form to such heights that his legacy is regarded as an American institution by music connoisseurs around the world. So perhaps it?s not surprising that the orchestra he founded in 1936 is still thriving. Today?s Count Basie Orchestra is composed of 19 performers committed to upholding and advancing this institution. Some members are new, yet the majority of the sound still swings from musicians handpicked by Count Basie himself.
For the fourth year in a row, Courier News readers voted The Theatre at RVCC as the ?Best of the Best? in 2007 in the ?Playhouse/Theater? category. This season the Theatre has presented the Major Artists Series ; the 16th annual Merck Series , made possible by a generous grant from The Merck Company Foundation; School-Time Performances , a series for teachers and their students; the Family Series , for families with children ages eight and older; and the Sampler Series , a series of transformational events for youngsters age four and older and their families.
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Box Office, 908-725-3420, or order online at www.rvccArts.org . Senior citizen, student and group discounts are available.
RVCC, located on Route 28 and Lamington Road in North Branch, NJ, and serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for close to 40 years, offers 90 associate degrees and certificates. In addition, customized training programs and non-credit courses are available for those seeking personal and professional development.
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Project Maldonado – Seraphim
With a digital presence as sparse as their ethereal R&B, Project Maldonado are days away from being the next big thing. You heard it here first…after I heard it on Earmilk. Their debut EP, and its enticingly stellar first track "Seraphim", is a testament to meticulously crafted rhythm and blues. Parts Citizen Cope, parts Damian Marley, parts something else indescribably soulful.
Little internet birdies are chirping that this might be the work of English musician Liam Bailey, but I am basing that purely on hearsay, so take that with a couple spoonfuls of salt. In the meantime, get lost in their mixed-media website and stream their debut EP on Soundcloud.


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Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus Responds to Bieber Rumors and If She'll Star in Peter Pan (VIDEO)
Whether or not Justin Bieber was playing the field behind Selena Gomez's back is still up for debate, but Miley Cyrus can promise you one thing: if he was hooking up with someone, it wasn't her.
According to Miley's Twitter feed, the 21-year-old singer took some time off from her Bangerz tour to wind down reading Life & Style… only to find out that word on the street is that Selena is furious for Justin rebounding with Miley just days after their split. And Miley was not happy.
"BTW, this is photoshopped," Miley tweeted alongside a photo from the mag, which showed Miley and Justin posing together, supposedly while hanging at Pharrell's birthday party. "Biebs wasn't at Pharrell's bday party. I never read this sh—t & that's why."
We've gotta admit it: It must be so crazy to open a magazine and find a picture of yourself with someone you don't remember taking — not because you were partying too hard, but because it legitimately didn't happen — that attempts to validate a totally bogus rumor. We might be tempted to send out a few tweets setting the record straight, too.
And speaking of rumors, the whole Miley possibly playing Tinker Bell in a future adaptation of Peter Pan? That's not happening, either.
"I would rather choke on my own tongue," Miley said.
And that, our friends, is that.
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Rey Mysterio: Pacquiao can knock down Mayweather
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WWE superstar Rey Mysterio is in town to meet and greet his Filipino fans. TJ Manotoc tells us, the Mexican luchador is a big fan himself of Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao. - ANC Prime Time, July 27, 2012


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The "Other" East African Coffees
It's almost a crime: some of the most balanced, complex coffees in the world are overshadowed by the powerhouse of East Africa … Kenya. Great Kenya coffees are showstoppers … they stun the palate with volatile aromas and fruity acidity, the flavors complex, the aftertaste is long and intense.
In late 2009 I took a trip to Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia. Uganda has potential, but there is much quality work to do in harvesting and drying of coffee. Most farmers never drink coffee here ... in fact many don't know exactly what coffee is used for. Because it is ground into powder, and because the government long ago would trade coffee for guns when they lacked money to pay for it, some farmers actually believe coffee is ground and made into gunpowder!


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Posted By Jim On 12/27/2006 @ 11:05 am In The Home | 5 Comments
Now that everyone has overpaid for their homes, it's time to learn how to combat the recurring reminder that you've overpaid: real estate tax time! They estimated that real estate tax collections are up like 35% the last four years and there's little chance that those taxes will be rolled back, so the only two weapons left in your arsenal are to:
Unfortunately, I believe the artificial floor of your valuation is the price you paid for your home so you can never get it lower than that (it can't possibly be worth less than what you paid for it, since you likely had a home appraiser come and value the home for a mortgage lender).
Contest potential errors
Apparently, according to the American Homeowners Association, 60% of homes are assessed too high, so this is probably your best bet in contesting the valuation of your home. Check that they have all of your information correct such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, finished square footage, lot size, etc.
The article also recommends checking how much your house is worth based on recent home sale prices and real property records of your neighbors. Usually homes in the same development are built similarly so if your house is valued much higher than your neighbors, it pays to check and use that to your advantage.
Argue your case
The AHA says that 70% of contesters who find an error do get it fixed and have a lower tax bill. The two ways to contest are "mechanical errors" where the assessor simply made a mistake, giving you more bedrooms than you have; and the those have the highest chances of success since you can bring something concrete to show the error. The second way to contest are on "judgement errors" where the assessor just gives you a valuation based on your neighbors property.
To contest, first go directly to the assessor and show them your evidence. Often, that's all you'll need to do and you'll walk away with a lower bill. If that doesn't work and you truly believe in your case, ask for a formal hearing.
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I would appreciate any advice regarding the pros and cons of "organic" whole milk vs. regular ol' whole milk. I have a 13-month old son who has been on formula up until now, but my wife and I would like to start him on regular milk. Anybody have some experience in this area? Thanks, Gary
Hello, We have been incorporating milk into my 16-months-old son's diet as a replacement for soy formula. His stomach did not seem to tolerate regular whole milk very well, so I have been buying Lactaid whole milk. He seems to tolerate it well, but the fact that the "fresh date" is a good month longer than regular milk concerns me (preservatives??). Does anyone have experience with Lactaid or another lactose-free cow's milk? Thanks.
My boys are now 12 and 10 and they have never consumed milk as a regular part of their diet. They use it only now on the occasional bowl of cereal. They got, and still get all the nutrients they need from other foods and a daily vitamin. They both stayed on formulas a little longer than other babies and very slowly moved onto solids nearer to 2 years old. They are wonderfully healthy and have gorgeous teeth and strong bones. Best of luck to you. Debby
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Early notes from Breeders' Cup Friday
ARCADIA, Calif. Breeders' Cup World Championships notes from Friday, Day One of the two-day event:
Three horses were scratched from the Breeders' Cup card on Friday. Super Ninety Nine, trained by Bob Baffert, was injured in his stall Friday morning and had to be taken out of the fourth race, the $500,000 Juvenile Sprint. "I'm really upset," Baffert said. "He got cast in his stall this morning. Of all things. And he just was getting more and more uneasy after it. He's scraped up; it's not serious, but you can't have stuff like this prior to a race like this. He'll be OK, but not today. He was going to win that race."
Others scratched from the Breeders' Cup races were Worth Repeating, trained by Michael Machowsky, from the Breeders' Cup Marathon, and Sustained, trained by Dale Romans, from the Juvenile Fillies Turf.
Worth Repeating, a California-based runner, was one of three horses listed at 5-1 second choices for the Breeders' Cup Marathon. Machowsky said his horse "wasn't quite right." He said the horse was "just a little off in his left front, not much, but it was there."
Romans said Sustained was fighting a bruise in her right front foot all week. "We probably could have still run, but we decided it was better to be safe than sorry," Romans said. "She's a nice filly and is going to be really good next year."
Talamo stays hot: Joe Talamo had a breakout meeting at Del Mar this summer, finishing second to Rafael Bejarano there. He continued his rise to the top of the Southern California jockey colony here by taking an insurmountable lead in the jockey standings. Talamo won the first two races on Friday's first day of the two-day Breeders' Cup Championships by taking the early Daily Double with Big Bane Theory ($12.20) for trainer Carla Gaines in the first race and with trainer Mark Glatt's Big Tiz ($3.80) in the second.
It will be Talamo's first riding title in Southern California. He's the first jockey other than Rafael Bejarano or Joel Rosario to win a jockey title at a Southern California track (other than Fairplex Park) since Garrett Gomez won the Hollywood Park Fall meeting in 2007. "It's really been a dream meet," Talamo told Ed Golden of the Santa Anita Park media team. "My agent, Scotty McClellan, couldn't be doing a better job since we hooked up four years ago. He's just been a dream to work with. I don't think we've ever had an argument. This year, we're just getting on a lot better horses, thanks to the support of the owners and trainers."
McClellan said Talamo has been a dream to work with since he joined him four years ago.
"He doesn't burn any bridges, and he's got a demeanor and attitude," McClellan said. "He's got a good attitude. Everybody likes talking to him; he's always kidding around, except when he's riding. He's serious then, but when he's finished, his personality shines through. He's a great kid."
O'Neill wins third: Trainer Doug O'Neill teamed with his Kentucky Derby- and Preankess-winning connections of owners Paul and Zillah Reddam and jockey Mario Gutierrez to win the third race with Basmati, who paid a whopping $17.60.
O'Neill's South Floyd joined Super Ninety Nine as a scratch before the BC Juvenile Sprint. South Floyd was scratched at the gate when the track veterinarian ruled he had a sore left front leg.
Hightail was the long-shot winner of the BC Juvenile Sprint, giving D. Wayne Lukas his 19th Breeders' Cup victory and first since 2005, making him the oldest trainer at 78 years old to win a Breeders' Cup race. The previous oldest was Philip G. Johnson, who was 77 when he won with Volponi in 2002. Hightail is owned by Bluegrass Hall LLC. Favorite Merit Man was second by a nose. Hightail ran the 6 furlongs in 1:09.75.


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Research News
July 2005 Issue
Table of Contents:
Research Equipment Sharing Corner
Research Support Services Handbook
Research Support Services 2005 Workshop Series
Research Award Recipient Reports
Flolena (Flo) Redmond, MBA has been hired as one of the Associate Directors' in the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP). Flo comes to us from Northwestern University, Life Sciences Department. Her primary responsibility is to work with faculty and staff on their grant proposal submissions and awards, along with Toni Allen, Associate Director.
Pam Andrews, Research Coordinator will continue to work with OSRP records in the database, performing queries and generating reports as needed. She will also be assisting in proposal preparation and other sponsored program activities.
Please join me in welcoming Flo.
Domenica G. Pappas, CRA
Office of Sponsored Research and Programs
Research Equipment Sharing Corner
Research equipment is expensive, but sharing it reduces costs and helps the IIT research enterprise. Sometimes, faculty join together as a group to submit a proposal for extramural funding for research equipment. If you are interested in such an effort, please know that ORCPD would be happy to help broadcast your intentions and will help you seek others who would be interested in participating with you.
Please check out current equipment and announce what you have to share.
If you have any questions regarding your proposal, call the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs at 312-567-3035.
If you need help with FastLane, call the Office of Research Compliance and Proposal Development at 312-567-7141.
You can find the NSF CAREER guidelines at:
You can find the NSF checklist at:
You can find some FAQ's for the NSF CAREER program at:
You can find the Grant Proposal Guide which explains in detail how to prepare your proposal at:
Helpful hints – these are some of the most common errors we see:
- Font size: you must use 10 point or larger (there cannot be more than 15 cpi)
- Page margins: must have 2.5 cm at the top, bottom and on each side
- Program solicitation number: Select 05-579
- Title: You must begin with the word "CAREER"
- Budget: the MINIMUM award size is $400,000 for a five-year period, except for BIO which is $500,000. Contact the OSRP early to develop your budget.
- Personnel: Co-PI's are not permitted
- PI eligibility information: You must complete and submit the CAREER and PECASE certifications.
- Biographical sketches: Cannot exceed two (2) pages. Prepare following the instructions in the GPG. Be sure to include both research and education activities.
- Department Letter: You should get this from your department head (or equivalent) as soon as possible. Do not wait until the last minute to get this letter. If you cannot scan this letter into supplementary documents, the OSRP will do it for you, provided you give us ample time for uploading. There is specific information that must be included in this letter.
- The letter should be approximately one page long
- The letter cannot be an email – it must have a signature on it.
- After the signature, the department head (or equivalent) name, title and date must appear below the signature.
- Letters of collaboration: These are not letters of recommendations – these are short letters from collaborators to support proposed collaborations as stated in the proposal.
Important phone numbers: Office of Sponsored Research and Programs, 312-567-3035.
Office of Research Compliance and Proposal Development, 312-567-7141.
Research Support Services Handbook
The 2005 edition of the Research Support Services Handbook is now on the Web and available in PDF.
The Research Support Services Handbook is a comprehensive guide for faculty and staff on the preparation of proposals and administration of awards for sponsored projects. The Handbook is designed to advise investigators and project directors about their responsibilities for the preparation, review, approval, progress, management, and reporting requirements of sponsored projects. The handbook emphasizes the necessity for uniform and consistent financial accountability and documentation in proposal budgets; provides a "how-to" guide through the various administrative requirements of the proposal and award processing procedures of IIT; and provides an action guide for the review and implementation of the various compliance requirements.
ERIF Report: Dr. Konstantinos Arfanakis
Dr. K. Arfanakis received an award from IIT's ERIF program (Educational Research Initiative Fund). ERIF award recipients are required to submit a final technical report for Research News.
Dr. Arfanakis' interim technical report, "Optimization of diffusion-tensor MRI for white matter fiber-tractography," may be found here. Watch Research News for Dr. Arfanakis' final report.
Research Support Services Workshop Series for 2005
Mark your calendars! IIT Graduate College Research Support Services will offer the following workshops in 2005. Workshop Descriptions are as follows; dates are below:
Fund Searching workshop: Learn to search for funds for your research program. Set up automatic alerts so you learn of new solicitations in your field of research as soon as possible!
Compliance workshop: Learn about IIT's review committees: IRB (Institutional Review Board) for human subjects research; IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) for research involving animal subjects; and IBC (Institutional Biosafety Committee) for research involving biological materials and other potentially hazardous agents. Find out how to apply and how to make sure your project complies with institutional guidelines.
Proposal Writing workshop: Learn to craft a high-quality, compelling, competitive research proposal.
Budgeting Basics workshop: The workshop will cover budget item definitions and what a good budget justification should include. Participants will develop a typical budget used in proposal submissions.
Tentative Schedule of Workshops, 2005:
July: Proposal Writing workshop, July 22nd
September: Fund Searching workshop, September 9th;
Budgeting Basics workshop, September 16th;
Compliance workshop, September 23rd
November: Proposal Writing workshop, November 11th.
The above are tentative dates; please watch for emails and future issues of Research News describing exact time, location, and signup procedures.Recent IIT Awards
Awards received during May 2005 at IIT
Proposal Submission Comparison FY 04/05
Important Note: a "$0" next to an award indicates a no-cost extension has been granted.
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ERIF Report: Dr. Shangping Ren
Dr. S. Ren received an award from IIT's ERIF program (Educational Research Initiative Fund). ERIF award recipients are required to submit a final technical report for Research News.
Dr. Ren's interim technical report, "Achieving Adaptation in Open Distributed Time Critical Systems," may be found here. Watch Research News for Dr. Ren's final report.
Research Award Recipient Reports
Feng Guo, recipient of the Starr Research Award
Matthew Pearson, recipient of an IIT Research Fellowship
Megan Francis, recipient of an IIT Research FellowshipAcknowledgements
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