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Discovering leadership in organisations
A four day non-residential immersive learning conference for developing effective leadership. Whether you are looking to change the culture of your organisation, work more effectively with your team, or wish to help promote creativity, this group relations conference could help you take up your role differently, be a better leader and develop an unfolding sense of organisational behaviour and the part we all play.
Applications are welcome from anyone who is interested in understanding more about groups and organisations, working as leaders and managers or consultants in the public, private or independent sectors. It is particularly relevant for anyone with an interest in exploring the nature of leadership.
A proportion of the conference places are reserved for members of the Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Consulting and leading in organisations: psychodynamic and systemic approaches (D10).
The programme consists of a series of events that build on each other to allow members the space for exploration and cumulative learning. For example:
The Intergroup Event starts with an opportunity to explore personal effectiveness in an interpersonal face-to-face group and goes on to explore dynamics arising between groups and also within groups when linked to a wider system. The event allows exploration of the experience of crossing group boundaries and the issues for an individual in representing one group to another group.
Whole System Meetings explore the organisational dynamics of the conference itself as an organisation and the problems of individual effectiveness in a large group.
The Staff Management Event explores the boundary and dynamics between members and conference staff in a management role. This facilitates learning about issues that arise between those in authority and those who may perceive themselves as less powerful. The exercise of authority, leadership and creativity by both staff and members may also be studied.
The Resource Management Event explores the dynamics of delegated authority, leadership and followership, and the management of resources.
Personal Development Groups are provided to review the progress of members' learning towards the end of the conference, with a focus on making links with members' own work environment in order that the learning may be applied after the conference.
The programme is designed as a whole. Applicants who cannot attend the whole programme should contact the Conference Administrator at the time of application.
This is a rewarding, but demanding programme and so applicants currently experiencing stressful circumstances such as divorce, bereavement or serious illness, are advised to attend at another time.
Please note the conference is non-residential.
Leadership? Energy? Empowerment? Creativity? Co-operative endeavour? Infighting? Destructive competition? Lethargy? Cynicism?
How many of these describe your organisation, or the organisations you work with?
How does leadership emerge in an organisation?
Do you understand how organisations work below the surface and what you might do to make them work more effectively?
Whether your pre-occupation is culture change at a macro level in the private sector, working more effectively with your team in the NHS, or a wish to help promote creativity, this Group Relations Conference could help you take up your role differently, be a better leader, and develop an unfolding sense of organisations, and the part you, and we all, play.
A group relations conference is a personal development programme, which aims to increase personal effectiveness in any organisational role. Development happens through experiential learning - that is, learning from the immediate experience of participation in, and reflection on, the conference events.
This particular conference will offer participants an opportunity to discover what may underpin leadership effectiveness at personal, group and organisational levels. The method is not one of conventional conferences. The conference is designed to be a miniature organisation in which a range of events take place that mirror typical organisational situations and in which you will experience leadership and followership in unrehearsed ways, in different group configurations.
The primary task of these activities is to study organisational behaviour as it happens. This creates a continuous process of feedback about organisational behaviour from staff and other participants. Issues are explored in relation to awareness of the impact of self on others and the impact of others on self, leadership, followership, group membership, lateral and vertical collaboration, delegation and representative roles.
"I felt surprised, distressed, humbled and finally, deeply emotionally impressed that I had so much to learn, and that the event evoked layers of personal experience of which I was hardly aware, and which can be traced back many years, if not further."
September 2014 participant
"I experienced the conference as rich and intense learning which I anticipate I will be learning from for a long time. It was particularly useful not be given 'answers' and sometimes to be offered possibilities. This enabled me to find my own answers. Early learning is that I have a much clearer understanding of my own leadership and what can get in way. I feel tangible change on a personal level which I have taken into my professional life."
September 2014 participant
5th - 8th September 2016
Anyone working in or with an organisation.
Independent Applicants - £650
Tavistock Students and Trainees - £580, unless the fee is included in your course fee. Please consult your course director.
A group discount is available to groups of 3 or more from the same organisation. Please contact the Conference Administrator for details.
Cancellation charges
Less than 2 weeks in advance of first day: 100%
Between 2-8 weeks in advance of first day: 50%
Between 8-12 weeks in advance of first day: 25%
Director, Lydia Hartland-Rowe, is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Course Lead within the Psychoanalytic Applied Portfolio at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust. She has many years' experience of group relations work in a variety of roles across a range of different conferences. Lydia is a Cohort Director on the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson NHS Leadership Academy Programme. [email protected]
Associate Director, Dr Kay Trainor, is a Principal Consultant and Executive Education Lead at Tavistock Consulting, where she directs the Masters programme in Organisational Consultancy. She works as an executive coach and organisational consultant in a range of organisations spanning corporate, media, health and third sectors. She has a passion for Group Relations work and has directed conferences nationally and internationally. [email protected]


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Add to this approach a dedication to attentive service and communication and a commitment to value added service, you will see why we are different.

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Awesome race. Great to see the challenge, and all 3 on the podium deserve it. Dani, what a comeback from your injury. Jorge, you made that last lap memorable, I wasn't sure if you were going to do it. Casey, as always a solid ride, but it seemed your rear tyre went off. Got a bit wobbly in a few places! Some small errors but well done to take a podium. F1 could learn a lesson about team orders from MOTO GP. Let them all race because that is the result. Race of the year.


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How can I get my 13mo to eat "solids" at dinner? and use a sippy cup?
He does great with breakfast foods, but hates most dinner time meals. He will eat peanut butter and jelly and grilled cheese but thats about it. He also isn't too fond of his sippy cup. Any ideas will help. I have tried a variety, small pieces, letting him help... and most nights, dinner ends up on the floor. Thanks!!
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Last month we told you about the partnership between Student Finance England and The Student Room to provide students with a one stop shopfor advice on student finance. The 'Student finance zone' has been a great success and
Last month we told you about the partnership between Student Finance England and The Student Room to provide students with a one stop shopfor advice on student finance. The 'Student finance zone' has been a great success and
Soon after Facebook rolled out it's latest layout it was hit by the inevitable backlash that has become traditional whenever they make changes to the site. Again privacy was the main concern, particularly amongst young people who shared their thoughts on The Student Room.
With Christmas just days away The Student Room's 'Christmas Grotto' forum has been busier than ever with festive discussion. We thought we'd take a look and find out what's top of students' Christmas list this year, there favourite part of Christmas dinner and what they're buying others.
Due to high demand from the users of The Student Room and in some cases the universities themselves we have created four new forums specifically for discussion about these institutions.
The standard of school-leavers in the workplace is said to highlight the concern displayed by many at the state of the UK's education system and the shocking 1 in 5 'Neets' in the 16-24 age group in Great Britain.
For many students, going away to university can be an interesting and tough experience. But sometimes students have other more significant issues to deal with and as a result need support, so some go through counselling via the university they are studying at.
With the festive party season fast approaching, TSR members open up their make-up bags and compare notes on their favourite cosmetics.
Young people want the professional perks technology can offer such as the potential for flexible and remote working arrangements without having to forfeit their personal privacy by feeling obliged to allow their employers and colleagues into their online lives.
As National Novel Writing Month has drawn to a close for this year, discussions on the The Student Room suggest that this pursuit of 'literary abandon' is not just a journey of creative development, but also an opportunity to demonstrate some valuable transferrable skills.


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March 14
Screwed the pooch (does anyone know what that means? Is it naughty?) this morning. Managed, while flailing about with a boat pole, to break off one of three whirring wind generator blades. !@#$%^&*, or words to that effect. Contemplating plan. If new set sent here, will delay for at least a week, but not sure how reliable is delivery to Luperon. Will find out by Monday AM for decision. "And I was having SUCH a good day".
- Later
I was wrong. It's not just snipe hunting for gullible rubes. Not just afterglow from six rum & cokes imbibed too quickly. Not just the dying embers of rods & cones from staring too long into a clear sunset. After years of looking, the non-believer was born again last night. The Green Flash lives!!! Hallelujah! I have seen the light!
Also, as occurs for 3 to 5 days following each full moon, just after gloaming, glow worms on the bank engage in species preservation. Females release eggs which are quickly fertilized by a male who, similar to the preying mantis & black widow lads, has had his last tango in Caicos and drifts, with peaceful contentment one hopes, to the bottom as, well, worm food. The effect is bright green bioluminescent spots over the surface followed by explosions of more diffuse green around or trailing away from the first. Five minutes, then done. Remarkable.
These two performances right before St. Patrick's Day, coincidence you say? I think not. So Paddy, good on ye, laddie. I'll drink to the green on your day.
The glow worms were feisty and frisky,
But for males the endeavor is risky.
He has a grand time,
Then becomes bottom slime,
So let's toast him with fine Irish whiskey.
March 13
Here it is, Friday the 13th #2. Nothing bad happened (well maybe a $24 haircut), no excitement. Disappointment is palpable.
Moved back to Sapodilla Bay, near Mike, Barb and wifi, after returning car. It's sad when water camping requires the internet. Remember when hitting rocks with a stick could entertain you for hours? Too long ago? OK, how about a slinky? Pong? First generation Nintendo? How old are you anyway?
Made red beans and rice (from scratch you scoffers) to contribute to dinner. Mike and I talked computers, not boats. Barb again plied me with mahi mahi. We talked about books and she admitted to finding George Bush cute and Dick Cheney cuddly. Said Rene did too. I was drinking $4 wine from Kishco.
Big Bad Wolf will be huffing and puffing from direction of next destination for a couple of days, so will chill in place for the nonce.
Big day, late start on this email. Toodles.
March 12
Moved this morning to anchor in the "Annex", as Simon calls it, a completely protected proto-marina at the opposite side of Cooper Jack Bight from the unaffiliated South Side to which there is reasonable dinghy access. Four other boats here, everyone going to tonight's barbecue. Mike and Barb came in, but, uncomfortable with tight quarters, returned to Bay. Most cruisers at hand will be heading for Luperon Sunday or Monday as latest weather bluster mellows.
Procured Suzuki squareback to get items from FedEx and replenish rum (rhum). Will gather up Mike and Barb in the morning from their adjacent beach for a day of provisioning, sight-seeing and carefree frivolity. Plan to decamp Anthem from current location for Sapodilla subsequent to car return tomorrow afternoon due better scenery, more wind and, way important, free wifi.
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Terrific potluck at the marina this evening dampened only slightly at the end by a sprinkle which was insufficient to wash encrusted salt off recent arrival boats. Cake was served to celebrate one lady cruiser's 29th birthday (wink, wink, nod, nod (as an aside, the rental car is named Nod, another was Blinkin)) and someone brought key lime pie. Barb shared mojo (moho) marinated dolphin with me to earn my eternal gratitude, love and next born... a little much?, well, it was really good fish!
These wacky Turks.. Turkers.. Turkeys.. residents of the Turks & Caicos have been warped by the Brits into driving on the left, but cars have left side steering and drive-up ATMs are on the left. It's just not right! Britain may redeem itself, however, by sending a delegation shortly to depose current government ministers who are so corrupt they have outraged the citizenry. For laid-back islanders, that's pretty serious. Wish them luck. Now if only... never mind.
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
- Aesop
March 11
Mike and Barb motored in about noon. Would have offered a celebratory brew after their two day passage, but wanted them sufficiently lucid to prepare freshly caught fish for early dinner. White wine will likely leave them catatonic by dusk.
Earlier, a Canadian Tanzer 27 arrived dismasted. A watch had been broadcast for them with Caribbean Weather, Cruiseheimers and Basra (Bahamas Air Sea Rescue) for last few days. Came out of Atwood Harbour three or four days ago and parted a shroud south of West Plana. Lost everything from the deck up. Limped into Mayaguana for a rest on an 8HP motor, then on to here this morning. Rerigging may cost more than boat value and apparently no insurance. Ouch!
Sapodilla Bay is mine no longer. Eight boats here and at least three more in South Side and the Annex. Looking at a good turnout for the Thursday barbecue.
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Put Astarte crew to bed by 2030 after numerous downloads of adult beverage. Fish was delicious. Will probably move to Annex (protected anchorage near marina) tomorrow for easy access to get-together and possible Friday car rent because: Rum has reached danger level as panic looms. Haircut scheduled as small children and puppies cringe at horrible sight. Boat parts needed (Duh!). ATM (called B(for bank)TM in T&C) required after paying cash for marina (5% added for VISA - read cheap). FedEx
pickup of watch and phone (thanks, again Liz). Groceries. Other stuff. Thinking to head South Caicos Saturday, Grand Turk Sunday, stage at Big Sand Cay Monday for Luperon. Depends, as always, on weather.
March 10
Performed appropriate bureaucratic genuflections this morning to stay in the Turks & Caicos another week and, more critically, to allow official departure as the Dominican Republic gets petulant otherwise. All cruisers around last week have bailed, most heading to Luperon. Last to leave was "Idunno". How named? Idunno. Anyway, Sapodilla Bay is mine, all mine, buwahahahaha!! Ahem. This will change as wind and sea allow movement from north. Despite delay finishing teak, could have made weather
window all the way to DR, but want to visit other islands in the group and Mike and Barb will come in tomorrow with fresh dolphin (not Flipper, mahi mahi - a marketing ruse). It don't get no better.
Put leftover croquette in a sandwich for lunch and planned the last two for dinner, but a boat came by selling lobster (actually a guy in the boat did all the selling as boats are generally not very entrepreneurial), two small ones for $10. Menu modification ensued.
Using AIS (stands for Aphrodisiac Insect Testicles, something like that... anyway, it receives data from large nearby boats), discovered a 97 foot motor yacht in Turtle Cove Marina, "Hooter Patrol IV". Reflect a moment. That much plastic costs serious coin, the name is completely devoid of taste and the owner's done this four times. I'm thinking Jimmy Swaggart.
March 9
A reread of yesterday's email revealed possible unintended confusion, as oppose to the befuddlement that is deliberate. Objective was to thank Liz for FedExing items that I forgot. Thanks, Sweetheart.
Mosquitos in the Turks and Caicos are quite agile unlike the torpid creatures that inhabit Florida and the humongous ones in Minnesota. Proved devilishly hard to flatten six of the !@#$%^&* things last night, however, at this rate, will cut time to extinction by 2/3 from previous estimate that assumed two a day. As word gets out, expect nasty letters from imperiled makers of Deep Woods Off, et. al.
Wrapped up business at South Side including gas and diesel for very relaxing broad reach in 18 Knots of NE wind under yankee only back to Sapodilla Bay. Tuesday morning appointment for immigration is near here. Mike and Barbara, kindred spirit Dolphins (not actual dolphins (those are very particular with whom they associate), Dolphin Cruising Club Members) are sailing down from Georgetown Wednesday. After a visit with friend flying in on 22nd they are also proceeding unhurriedly to Trinidad by
July or so. Will enjoy frolicking with them (really, not actual dolphins) for a few days, then continue via South Caicos and Grand Turk to Luperon, DR. May or may not spend a week or two there.
After six days of productive activity, felt guilty reading and napping all afternoon. Fortunately, was not raised (*Stereotype Alert*) as either Catholic or Jewish, so the feeling was fleeting. Recovered self-esteem by making salmon croquettes (successful virgin attempt, albeit with Italian spiced bread crumbs) and salad for dinner. Liz, you would be proud.
March 8
Would start this message, but it's time to gather on the dock and am feeling disagreeably sober. Ta.
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Finished painting this morning. Removed tape, cleaned up inevitable drips and replaced bits of hardware by afternoon. Let's see, how long adock? Two, three months? Maybe not. Yearn to again feel the intoxicating exuberance of freedom unfettered by the heavy weight of responsibility (i.e. want to goof off awhile).
After get-together (started same time, so with EDT still light afterward), performed modest dinghy exploration of close environs including protected anchorage nearby. May return there Wednesday to access marina transport to FedEx (forgot watch and phone in St. Pete. Thanks Liz!).
Again left screens out until dark to trap required flight of mosquitos inside boat - part of an devious, yet ingenious, plan. Slew two last night. Hope for two tonight. Expect to soon deplete world of these vile creatures with only motivation the good of all mankind. If nominated for Nobel prize will refuse filthy Swedish lucre.
So?.. have the agents of change put things aright, yet? I hope so. Blue is my color, but holding breath has other less pleasing consequences.
In that vein, consider a comment by H. L. Mencken:
"The government consists of a gang of men exactly like you and me. They have, taking one with another, no special talent for the business of government; they have only a talent for getting and holding office."
... Except yours, of course.
March 7
Forgot to mention, Liz will wait to fly down until more compatible location. Turks and Caicos has some appeal, but not really sun and fun capitol of the Caribbean. Maybe San Juan.
Spent early morning getting $75 cruising permit to extend visit past seven days - still need immigration on Tuesday. Tried to make grocery run with 4 other marketeers at 1000, but rain would have soaked three of us in back of marina pickup which barely runs, has no rear window or wipers. Made it at 1030 following squall. Do eggplants require refrigeration?
After morning errands, still couldn't varnish for wind and rain, so practiced some horizontal thinking. When sky cleared, decided to ignore wind and got caprail done in time to have sundowners with dock denizens at 1730. Expect to finish hatches, handrails and eyebrow trim, the easy part, tomorrow as soon as weather allows. Hope to bid a fond farewell to South Side Marina Monday and get back to a less productive, more fun, form of cruising.
Liz provides thought for today:
"Be Yourself. Everyone else is already taken"
- Oscar Wilde
March 6
More fun than a barrel of Chimpanzees. Varnishing is my life. Particularly enjoyed the winds and showers that punctuated today's efforts. OK, I do it because it's beautiful (sailing is a very esthetic experience), but asked by Charlyn if I would work on their boat said truthfully there wasn't enough money. Also washed two loads of laundry, tightened leaking packing gland (not what you think, Cal), cleaned A/C & watermaker strainers, checked transmission oil and cleaned and polished all portlights.
Dang, I've been possessed by demon aliens. Perhaps a sufficient quantity of expensive, cheap Chilean wine from the IGA will exorcise them.
Reference boats Ecstasy and Jealousy from yesterday, heard calls from Obsession and Wild Sea Monkeys on net this morning. The more morally stilted of you may wish to avoid Provo.
Every day brings a new revelation. Baert, new Dutch friend, showed a way (telnet, part of 'Airmail' radio interface mail program) to send these messages (normally sent with SSB) using internet. Way cool! When available, saves time, energy and angst. OK, have spurned angst as viable mentality, but still, one should avoid tempting fate and, after all, there is that time and energy saving thing.
After removing embedded, wind driven grit from varnish, plan final coat tomorrow if personified breeze finds compassion for sapped sailor. Also, based on optimistic intention, expect to say a fond farewell to South Side Sunday for Sapodilla (I love alliteration). Still have not checked on alternator rebuild. May wait for Luperon or Puerto Rico or Trinidad or... Hey, old one is still working! "What, Me Worry?".
March 5
Despite best effort at procrastination, finished varnishing before noon. Looks good. Found myself at sixes and sevens, so lay down for awhile to think about it. An extended spell of thinking was necessary, then thought I would get up and do some chores. Thought better of it. Thinking is quite tiring.
Had twenty or so cruisers at the barbecue. Fun, diverse crowd including over half in their twenties plus at least two older than me and a young solo woman, most going south. Got some good info on Luperon.
Have been listening to Ecstasy calling Jealousy on the VHF. Wonder if Fatal Attraction is available on DVD?
Will try to get off the blocks early, get a second coat of varnish on then do laundry and other stuff that could have been done today, should get done tomorrow, may get done Saturday or Sunday, probably. Reminded of a statement by Dave Barry, "You can only be young once. But you can always be immature". Working on it.


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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 7:00 PM
USF Main Campus, Fromm Hall
The USF Center for the Pacific Rim presents
The White Whale of the Pacific
Excerpts and Explanations from San Francisco Opera's Production of Moby Dick
In American art Herman Melville's 19th century masterpiece, Moby Dick, has inspired many to include the 20-th century film by John Huston and Gregory Peck and now the 21st century opera by Jak Heggie and Gene Scheer. Heggie, who will be with us along with singers and a pianist, previously composed the opera Dead Man Walking.
Now he gives a singing life to Ishmael, Starbuck, Captain Ahab and others. Few know that Califoria was once the location for may whaling stations, the most famous being Mendocino. The Associated Press calls this opera "achingly beautiful"; come hear for yourself.
Dr. Clifford Cranna, Director of Music Administration of San Francisco Opera, will coordinate the event. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. For reservations call (415) 422-6828.
Cosponsored by the USF English Department, the USF Media Studies Department, The World Affairs Council of Northern California, and the Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning.


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Oh go on then, a couple more infographics before the new year. Those in the know about WordPress will realise that this blog is in fact a Wordpress blog, which is probably my favourite blog platform.
This infographic from Woo Themes, shows some key WordPress facts, including reasons why people choose to use WordPress as their blogging platform; for ease of CMS (content management system) and coding….
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Haircut, swimming, picnic and a trip to the aquarium – oh my!
Despite the record-breaking heat (100+ degrees) this weekend, we still had a lot of fun. :) I decided on the spur of the moment to get my hair cut Saturday morning and had probably 5 inches cut off. It's in a chin-length bob now and is sooooo much cooler. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to style it, but with this heat lately, I haven't tried too hard. ;) After my haircut, we went to a public kiddie pool in town for some swimming. It took Ava about 20 minutes to really get used to the idea, but then she had aRead More →


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Wait a minute, someone says, football is only a game like all sports. As such its losses and victories are trivial compared with the losses and sufferings and victories in real life. Think of the loss and trauma experienced by a child in Africa, for example, who witnesses the rape and massacre of its family members. That is true, soberingly true, terribly true. And yet sports in their place continue to teach valuable lessons that can also be applied in other areas of our lives. When I enter a restaurant full of fans clad in various colored jerseys piling in, so enthralled and enthused by what's occurring on specific wide screens, I shake my head in amazement at the utter meaninglessness of it all. Unless, of course, it's the Giants. Then, on some level, it becomes surprisingly meaningful all of a sudden. I ask myself, self, do you suppose their teams are as beloved to them as mine is to me? No, it can't be.....or can it? So if I have little reason to be happy concerning the Giants this week or this month, or this season, maybe I can share in another fan's happiness. Maybe I can rejoice with those who have cause for rejoicing this week or month, or season. And maybe I can mourn with those who have cause to mourn, even for completely different and more serious reasons both here and continents away.
Even as I write this a baseball fan was murdered by a rival fan in a West coast city following a sports contest represeting a major rivalry. When they heard some asked, "Who won?" After thinking a moment I have to answer, "No one, no one won. They all lost. We all lost, because a life was lost, senselessly, a life was lost that won't ever be replaced. Just ask his family and friends. And start with his mother.


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Images: Sen. Murkowski Stratton Tour
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Kendrick
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska arrives aboard an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter to tour the Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL-752) - the newest cutter in the fleet - as it transits the Chesapeake Bay Oct. 31, 2011. She met with some crewmembers from Alaska aboard the ship, along with Vice Adm. Manson Brown, Commander of the Pacific Area. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Kendrick.
This work, Sen. Murkowski Stratton Tour, by PO1 Andrew Kendrick, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.
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Barça's win at the Vicente Calderón threw up some curious stats, such as Messi's fifth goal from a free kick and eight saves from Víctor Valdés
- Messi's cunning goal was his fifth direct free kick for Barça. Curiously it was the second time he caught out Atlético Madrid for not asking for a wall. He did the same in 2008 at the Camp Nou.
- Sunday's goal ties Messi with César for the record of scoring goals in the first division against Atlético Madrid, with both on 15.
- Messi and Cesc received the most fouls last night, four each.
- Víctor Valdés was one of the stars of the game. The FC Barcelona blocked seven balls and turned away eight.
- Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets and Cesc were together in the FC Barcelona midfield for the first time since January 8 at Cornellà-el Prat. Xavi led the passing with 99 of his 110 attempts finding their man.
- Andrés Iniesta has equalled Chendo (47) for the most consecutive league games undefeated, and is just three short of the all-time record.
- Barça dominated the possession, as usual. They had 74%, though at one point during the first half the share went as high as 80%.
- Carles Puyol, with 12 recovered balls, was the best in the game in that department, along with Tiago of Atlético Madrid. Mascherano and Abidal recovered ten each.


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Staten Island 2012
Staten Island remains the least-populated borough in New York City, but the it comes in a No. 2 for household income.
Staten Island firms
Staten Island received only 2.1% of SBA-backed lending to city businesses between October 2010 and June 2011.
Staten Island small-business loans
Just 27 SBA guaranteed loan approvals were granted in Staten Island during the nine-month period.
The least-populated borough
Staten Island's population has grown by almost 60% since 1970.
Chain stores crowd New Springville
New Springville accounted for 58% of all the national chain stores on Staten Island.
Stuck in the middle
Staten Island's unemployment rate in June was up 1.3 points from a year earlier.
No. 2 in high household income
Staten Island had a higher percentage of earners in the city's top bracket than every borough but Manhattan.


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Let me take you back a few years, to a time before the trades of CC, Cliff, or Victor. We still had Jhonny at SS, and the Bearded Blunder at third. We looked like a reasonably talented, if young, team. The promise of the 2007 playoff team was starting to emerge, though it still felt a long way off. It was late July of 2006, and Mark Shapiro had just traded Bob Wickman to the Atlanta Braves, leaving the Indians with a hole in the back-end of the bullpen.
In all of his Wedgian Wisdom, the Grinder turned to a shy, 22 year-old rookie who barely spoke a word of English and had been with the team all of three months to assume the interim closer duties. And in a span of seven days, from July 30th through August 5th, Fausto Carmona recorded four losses and three blown saves, shattering an otherwise promising young pitcher's confidence for the remainder of the season. I still haven't forgiven David Ortiz or Pudge Rodriguez for their roles in this debacle. But above all, I remember blaming Wedge. After Carmona's fourth loss–the one that put Tom Mastny (!) in the closer's role–I think I even remember watching Fausto do something worse than cry: he stood precariously on the mound with his arms hugging his head, looking very much like a kid who wanted to give up pitching forever.
Why do I bring any of this horror up? A few reasons, I guess. First, it's striking that the following year, that same shy pitcher put together a season that put him third in the AL Cy Young voting, behind his affable teammate CC Sabathia. He rebounded to form by remembering not to overthrow his sinker and remaining composed and confident. But more importantly, it reminds me of how fragile Fausto can be, and how he might not be cut out for moments that put undue amounts of stress on him. He's always on the edge, and I keep hoping that nothing comes along to push him over.
We all know that the Indians have put the last two years into rebuilding Fausto's confidence, his delivery, his composure, his mound presence, his psyche. Where any of these things went is anyone's guess, but Fausto lost himself after that magical 2007. And guess how many relief appearances Fausto has had since that fateful 2006 stint as closer. None.
Until next week, that is. Since Shin-Soo Choo will not be available for the All-Star game due to injury, Fausto will represent the Cleveland Indians in Anahiem. If he pitches, it will be in a relief role, in a situation that he isn't used to, with gobs of media pressure, surrounded by players he doesn't know, and with a manager he's likely never spoken to before. And it makes me nervous.
It makes me nervous because I don't want to see Fausto fall apart again. We've seen that movie, and it's not pretty. I don't want him to lose his confidence, or overthrow, or get hit around and take the loss. For me, only bad things can happen if he pitches. I suppose this is the essence of Cleveland Pessimism, but I can't help it. I don't want him to pitch in the All-Star Game.
I won't spend time berating how silly the All-Star game has become because I likely wouldn't be able to stop. I have essentially lost interest in the entire spectacle. But next Tuesday, I will be rooting for something–not a team, or a particular player, or even a well-played game. I'll be rooting for Fausto to stay glued to the bench, and get safely home to Cleveland, unscarred by all that could possibly happen to him.


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Mobile video & TV services have been around for almost over a decade…and yet mobile network operators haven't been able to encash them. Why? Is it the fear they harbour against the required network upgrades and CAPEX associated with it or have they simply shut their eyes towards the mammoth revenue opportunities possible via mobile video/ TV services? The aim of our first research is to shatter the hesitation of operators, particularly tier 2 and greenfield operators, who are at the toddler stage in telecoms, towards these services and assist them in ensuring their ARPUs are on an upward swing for the next 4 years – for the time has come when you simply can't afford to rely on conventional mobile data offerings to your subscribers and risk being snuffed out by competitors unless you adapt to mobile video services and commence seamless, top quality video delivery on mobile devices to your customers. As a Mobile Network Operator you must ask yourself: 1. Are you having a hard time in network management for delivering seamless quality mobile video & TV services?2. Have you thought of delving your operations in unserved/ underserved markets, globally?3. Are you at a loss as to selecting the most profitable business partnerships vis-à-vis mobile video and TV services?4. Does choosing the most appropriate business and pricing model for your mobile video services becoming an ongoing struggle for you?5. Are you confused as to whether your mobile video services' roadmap correct?6. Are you paying enough attention on consumer/ devices segmentation?7. Is managing data traffic becoming an increasingly tough task for you?8. Are regulatory measures hindering your business prospects?9. Have you thought of newer ways to promote your mobile video & TV services or are still relying on conventional techniques?10. Have you thought of collaborating with other industries in tapping further mobile video & TV subscribers?If you affirm to any of the above questions our research could be a ready reckoner for you. As voice revenues are slowly being choked of front of MNOs worldwide is – How to keep spiraling up their ARPUs in front of this relentless assault? Granted, there's 4G LTE/ WiMAX as a soothsayer….however, we aren't talking of the run-of-the-mill data consumption – The global mobile data traffic would go over 10 exabytes a month by 2016 as per the research analysts of TeleResearch Labs – and video content would comprise the lion's chunk of the matter. Why is this so? Well, firstly, owing to the simple fact – What's visualised is better perceived/ understood, globally, be it an avid music lover or a porn addict (no pun intended), or, the big-shot C-Level executive of any business, be it Telecoms, IT, Retail, Manufacturing etc. With the varied differences in the socio-economic make-up of countries spanning from North America to the depths of Africa, and the fastly-rising lifestyles of people in Asia, to Australia & New Zealand, the time is Now for all MNOs & the producers of mobile communications devices to Act rather than feel hopelessly outdated within the next 4 years – And that's what led to the birth of our latest investigation, justifiably titled – Mobile Video Adaptation & Delivery, 2013 – 2016.Mobile video & TV services have been around for almost over a decade…and yet mobile network operators haven't been able to encash them. Why? Is it the fear they harbour against the required network upgrades and CAPEX associated with it or have they simply shut their eyes towards the mammoth revenue opportunities possible via mobile video/ TV services? The aim of our first research is to shatter the hesitation of operators, particularly tier 2 and greenfield operators, who are at the toddler stage in telecoms, towards these services and assist them in ensuring their ARPUs are on an upward swing for the next 4 years – for the time has come when you simply can't afford to rely on conventional mobile data offerings to your subscribers and risk being snuffed out by competitors unless you adapt to mobile video services and commence seamless, top quality video delivery on mobile devices to your customers.Who might be interested in this Report? Telecom InvestorsWith an obvious interest in the ongoing happenings within the mobile video segment of Telecoms,the report provides indepth-insight for telecom investors they cannot neglect. High concerns onthe possible variance their investments might go through, is a good enough reason why this reportwill be beneficial for them.OperatorsFor a better understanding of the dynamics of mobile video markets across the globe, this studywould also provide global opportunities and competitive analysis. Business Case Studies,Absolute picture of the mobile video subscriber growth & psychology and recent technologicaldevelopments make this a must read for better understanding of current and upcoming scenarios.Device MakersFor better product development and giving a competitive edge to the product in sync with thetechnological revolution.Service providers and Application DevelopersInsight on the market expectations and forecasting risks and opportunities as mobile videoservices would plunder along global markets in the years ahead.Content providersThe possible changes that content development might go through and issues of adaptabilitysolved.RegulatorsA study of regulatory standards maintained across the globe and the possible amendments thatmight be required.Educational Institutes (esp. in the telecom or IT sector) A complete analysis with case studies for in depth understanding of mobile video technologyrevolution. A compelling study and research material for both students and professors.
1 Market Definitions and Research Methodology2 Executive Summary3 Global Mobile TV Market-It's a Long Road…and it's Hard as Hell.. 3.1 Market Introduction3.2 Mobile Convergence: Mobile TV and Fixed3.3 How Mobile TV Services Can be Improved?3.3.1 Transition from Analog to Digital in Process184.108.40.206 Digital Communication System Based184.108.40.206 Analog Based Mobile TV184.108.40.206 Digital Based Mobile TV3.3.2 Broadcast Standards: Key Modes of Delivery3.3.3 Solution Reaching Mass Level Audience3.3.4 The Significance of Stakeholders' Cooperation3.4 Monetisation of Mobile TV Services3.4.1 Revenue Generation Sources3.4.2 Right Business Model to be Adopted3.4.3 Direct Model18.104.22.168 Mobile Operator Led Approach22.214.171.124 Mobile Operator Led Approach with Broadcaster network Operator3.4.4 Collaborative Model126.96.36.199 Wholesaler Service Provider Model3.4.5 Independent Model22.214.171.124 Broadcaster Led Approach/ Free-to-Air3.4.6 Case Studies: Business Models and Practices - What to Adopt and What to Avoid?18.104.22.168 Pricing Strategy Crucial for Service providers188.8.131.52.1 Qualcomm FLO TV - A Case of Suicide?220.127.116.11.2 Verizon V Cast - If not Price then What Went Wrong?184.108.40.206 Business Models Adopted in Different Regions126.96.36.199 New Hybrid Digital Business Model adopted in Eastern Africa18.104.22.168 Does MobiTV Business Model Have an Ambiguous Future?126.96.36.199 Emerging Concept - TV Everywhere3.4.7 Favorable Regulations: Key to Success22.214.171.124 Regulations Affecting the Market188.8.131.52 Duplicate/ Multiple Regulations Hindering Growth18.104.22.168 Different Strategies for Different Regions22.214.171.124.1 Why Europe still Struggles in the Lead?126.96.36.199.2 Overview of Regulations in North America126.96.36.199.3 Asia Pacific Leading the Market3.5 Mobile TV Market Analysis3.5.1 Global Mobile TV - Current and Market Forecast3.5.2 Global Mobile TV Market Revenue by Service Type3.5.3 Global Mobile TV Revenue Market by Platform3.5.4 Global Mobile TV Market Revenue by Business Model3.5.5 Global Mobile TV Subscriber Base Forecast3.5.6 Global Mobile TV Subscriber base by Technology3.6 Regional Analysis of Mobile TV Market3.6.1 North America18.104.22.168 Market Dynamics and Snapshots220.127.116.11 Number of US Mobile Internet and Video Viewers Increasing Significantly18.104.22.168 US Mobile Video Ad Spending184.108.40.206 Mobile TV Current Revenues and Market Forecast126.96.36.199 Mobile TV Subscriber Base Forecast3.6.2 Europe18.104.22.168 Market Dynamics and Snapshots220.127.116.11 Mobile TV - Current and Market Forecast126.96.36.199 Mobile TV Subscriber Base Forecast3.6.3 Latin America18.104.22.168 Market Dynamics and Snapshots126.96.36.199 Rollout of 700 MHz of Digital Dividend Spectrum188.8.131.52 Mobile TV - Current Revenue and Market Forecast220.127.116.11 Mobile TV Subscriber Base Forecast3.6.4 Asia Pacific220.127.116.11 Market Dynamics and Snapshots22.214.171.124 Mobile TV - Current Revenue and Market Forecast184.108.40.206 Mobile TV Subscriber Base Forecast3.6.5 Middle East & Africa220.127.116.11 Market Dynamics and Snapshots184.108.40.206 Huge Potential lying in the African Mobile TV Market18.104.22.168 Mobile TV Revenues - Current and Market Forecast188.8.131.52 Mobile TV Subscriber Base Forecast3.7 Key Developments in Mobile TV Market3.7.1 Key Mobile TV Offerings188.8.131.52 Verizon Video220.127.116.11 AT&T U-Verse Mobile126.96.36.199 Sprint TV126.96.36.199 T-Mobile TV Prime3.7.2 YouTube Dominates Social Networking188.8.131.52 YouTube Video Consumption across Social networks188.8.131.52 YouTube Shared-Revenue Model Analysed184.108.40.206 YouTube Usage compared to other Video Brands126.96.36.199 Top 10 Most Subscribed Channels on YouTube3.7.3 Future Events to Watch Out For184.108.40.206 Worldwide Sports Events220.127.116.11 CyFrowy Polsat to Launch Mobile TV Service in 20123.7.4 MetroPCS Launching Dyle Mobile DTV Service3.7.5 TV Viewing on Tablets to Put on the Spikes in Coming Years184.108.40.206 Tablets boosting Mobile TV Revenues184.108.40.206 Growing Significance of Tablets18.104.22.168 Tablets Cannibalising Other Devices' Usage3.7.6 PacketVideo Will Launch Mobile TV Add-on Devices4 Global Mobile Video Services Market- A Shredding Analysis4.1 Market Introduction and Overview4.2 Significance of Mobile Video Consumption to Leapfrog4.3 What Roadmaps Should Operators/ Greenfield Players Follow to Combat the Risks Associated with Mobile Video Market?4.3.1 Evaluation of the Risks Associated with Mobile Video Services4.3.2 Leveraging Mobile Video Services for Maximum ROI184.108.40.206 Optimising CAPEX is the Focal Point22.214.171.124.1 Switching from LTE Trials to Commercial - Increasing Mobile CAPEX22.214.171.124.2 Network Sharing Reduces CAPEX and OPEX188.8.131.52.3 Reducing Mobile Backhaul Operational Cost188.8.131.52.4 Deployment of Small Cells188.8.131.52 Mobile Data Traffic Offloading Solutions - An Eye Opener126.96.36.199.1 Femtocells vs. Wi-Fi for Data Offloading - Which would make the ultimate cut?220.127.116.11 Enhancing Customer Experience126.96.36.199.1 Cable TV & Mobile TV - Would the Customers Keep Paying Dually?18.104.22.168.2 Weekly and Monthly Time Spent on Video by Age and Gender (in U.S)18.104.22.168.3 Women Spend More Time on Social Networking than Men Globally22.214.171.124.4 Usage of Mobile VAS Services184.108.40.206.5 Enhancing Video Quality for Viewers188.8.131.52 Providing Innovative and Quicker Product Packaging18.104.22.168 Appropriate Video Content Strategies4.3.3 Applying Optimum Pricing Model4.4 Monetisation of Mobile Video Services4.4.1 Global Mobile Video Services Subscribers Forecast4.4.2 Global Mobile Video Services Market Revenue Forecast4.4.3 Regional Mobile Video Revenues Forecast4.4.4 Regional Mobile Video Subscribers Forecast4.5 Mobile Video Beyond Telecoms Realms - How and Which Way Other Businesses Stand to Benefit….and Add to Operators' Revenue4.5.1 New Avenues for Automobile Industry - A Feature to Differentiate4.5.2 Remote Mobile Security Vigilance Industry Becoming Efficient4.5.3 Education Industry providing New Advance Solutions4.5.4 Healthcare Industry Benefiting from Mobile Video Services184.108.40.206 Verizon, Motorola Mobility and BoxTone Rendering Mobile Solution to Healthcare Industry184.108.40.206 Bell's Video Solutions for Healthcare4.5.5 Mobile Video Merchandising Advantageous in Retail Sector4.5.6 Video Calling: Huge Future Potential4.5.7 NFC will be a Key Driver4.5.8 Surging Content Market Taking Video to New heights4.5.9 VoD Market Growing Fast in Latin America4.5.10 Open Source Empowering the Market5 Global Mobile Consumer Devices Market - Current Evaluation and a Peek Ahead5.1 Devices Playing Crucial Role5.1.1 Global Mobile Consumer Device Shipment - Current and Forecast5.1.2 Mobile Consumer Device Shipment Forecast by Type5.1.3 4G LTE Handset Shipment Forecast5.1.4 Smartphones' & Tablets' Penetration in BRIC5.2 A Plethora of Devices Leading to Bandwidth Crunch5.3 What are the New Opportunities to Grab in the Device Accessories Market?5.3.1 Global Mobile TV Receiver Chips Market5.3.2 Smartphones Accessories Market6 A Brief Analysis of Who should Do what? 6.1 What are Stakeholders' Roles in Mobile Ecosystem?6.1.1 Cellular Service Provider and Operator6.1.2 The Broadcast Network Operator6.1.3 The Advertiser6.1.4 The Content Creator/ Provider/ Broadcaster6.1.5 The Content Aggregator6.1.6 The Handset Manufacturer6.1.7 Application and Service Provider6.1.8 The End User6.2 Business Partnerships - How to Strategise and Select for Seamless Delivery of High Quality Mobile Video Services?6.2.1 MobiTV Joining Hands with Dolby to Deliver High Quality Sound across All Screens6.2.2 QuickPlay Media Powering myTV Video services in Hong Kong6.2.3 Collaboration of Dialogic with VoiceServe to Develop Mobile Video Conferencing6.2.4 Verizon and Redbox Partnership Cannibalising Netflix Business6.2.5 Global Technologies and Yorktel Fortifying Global Leadership in Mobile Video Conferencing Market6.2.6 Bell with QuickPlay Media Introduced Enhanced Mobile TV Player7 Competitive Landscape for Operators and Mobile Device Makers: Who is Ahead of Whom and Why? 7.1 A Closer Look at Top Players7.1.1 Players Leading in Smartphone Market7.1.2 Could Apple's Tablet Market Dominance be Ended?7.1.3 Nokia on its Deathbed?7.2 Significant Business Case Studies7.2.1 NTT DoCoMo, Japan7.2.2 China Mobile, China7.2.3 Maxis Malaysia, Malaysia7.2.4 Telstra, Australia7.2.5 SK Telecom, South Korea7.2.6 Verizon Wireless, USA7.2.7 AT&T Mobility, USA7.2.8 Orange, France7.2.9 MTS, Russia7.2.10 MTN, Nigeria7.2.11 Vodacom, South Africa7.2.12 ViVO, Brazil7.2.13 Pay OTT TV - Analysis and Business Models of Two Top Rivals188.8.131.52 Hulu Plus18.104.22.168 Netflix7.2.14 Nimble TV8 Multiple Revenue Streams of Mobile Video Services to Curb Churn8.1 Market Introduction and Developments8.2 IPTV and Mobile TV Extending Pay TV Market to New Heights8.2.1 Pay TV Market - Shifting Trend to IP based Deliveries8.3 Basket of Mobile Video Services Available for Monetisation8.3.1 Mobile TV Services8.3.2 Mobile Video on Demand Services8.3.3 Mobile Video Advertising8.3.4 Live Cameras8.3.5 Video Portals8.3.6 User-Generated Video (UGV)8.3.7 Other Streaming Applications9 What are the Prime Catalysts for Mobile Video Services Market? 9.1 Key Factors Shaping the Mobile TV and Video Services Industry9.1.1 The Increasing Use of Mobile Broadband Driving the Video Market184.108.40.206 Global Mobile Broadband Usage188.8.131.52 Mobile Internet Users and Monthly Internet usage9.1.2 World's Internet Traffic Dominated by Mobile Data Traffic188.8.131.52 Mobile Data Usage per Month18.104.22.168 Global Mobile Data Traffic18.104.22.168 Global Monthly Mobile Data Forecast184.108.40.206 Mobile Monthly Data Forecast by Geographical Region220.127.116.11 Mobile Data Traffic Forecast by Device Type126.96.36.199 Mobile Data Traffic Forecast by Networks (2G, 3G & 4G)22.214.171.124 Mobile Data Traffic Forecast by Application Category9.1.3 Advertisers Viewing Mobile TV as A Tool to Target Mass Customers188.8.131.52 Global Digital Media -Transformation in Advertising Channel Spending126.96.36.199 Monetisation of Video Advertising through Mobile Devices18.104.22.168 Average Click-Through Rate Rising on Mobile Devices9.1.4 Mobile Video - A New Platform to Boost Sagging ARPUs9.1.5 Spurring Mobile Applications Demand will Continue to Drive the Market18.104.22.168 Mobile App Store Downloads188.8.131.52 Mobile App Store Revenues of Top players9.1.6 Inclining Spoon Feeding Habits leads the Customers to Want More and Better9.1.7 3G/ 4G Leading the Battle of Technology220.127.116.11 Evolution of Technologies22.214.171.124 Technology Forecast by Subscriber Base220.127.116.11 Global LTE/ WiMAX Deployment9.1.8 Smartphone - A Turnaround in the in Mobile Devices Market126.96.36.199 Global Smartphones' Current Sales and Market Forecast18.104.22.168 Smartphones' Market Scenario in Key Countries18.104.22.168 NTT DoCoMo 4G LTE Smartphone18.104.22.168 AT&T 4G LTE Smartphone188.8.131.52 Smartphone Apps Playing a Significant Role18.104.22.168.1 BBC iPlayer22.214.171.124.2 Elgato's Eye TV220.127.116.11.3 Slingbox Television18.104.22.168.4 Live TV Sports Coverage Through Sky Mobile TV184.108.40.206.5 Streaming Live TV from PlayStation 3 with Play TV184.108.40.206.6 SlingPlayer Mobile App for watching Terrestrial TV on Smartphones22.214.171.124 Smartphones to Watch Out For in 20184.108.40.206.1 HTC One X, S and V184.108.40.206.2 Nokia 808 Pure View220.127.116.11.3 Nokia Lumia 618.104.22.168.4 Samsung Galaxy Beam188.8.131.52.5 Sony Xperia P, Xperia U, Xperia S22.214.171.124.6 LG Optimus 4X HD126.96.36.199.7 LG Optimus VU184.108.40.206.8 Panasonic Eluga188.8.131.52.9 Huawei Ascend D Quad188.8.131.52.10 Acer Liquid Glow188.8.131.52.11 Lava Xolo X9009.1.9 Underserved/ Unserved Markets - A Hub of Unmet Needs9.1.10 Growing Popularity of UGC and Web Mobile Social Networking - YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn22.214.171.124 Global Mobile Social Networking Customers126.96.36.199 Emerging Trends in Major Markets9.1.11 Faster Adoption of Video Content Drives the Market Growth10 What Restricts Mobile Video Services Market? 10.1 Key Inhibitors Affecting Mobile TV and Video Services (VoD) Market10.1.1 Subscribing Cost Still Remains Out-of-Pocket for a Significant Customer Base10.1.2 Global Recession Affecting Consumer Real Spending and Operators' Revenues10.1.3 Companies Reluctant to Invest in Required High Infrastructure Cost10.1.4 Spectrum and Bandwidth Problems Limiting Its Growth10.1.5 Consumers Lack of Interest in Mobile Broadband Affects Mobile Video Market10.1.6 Uncertainties of Business Models - A Major Setback with Service Providers10.1.7 Non Availability of Compatible Smartphones Bolstering Operators Challenges10.1.8 Migration Completely to 3G/ 4G Technology will be a protracted Task10.1.8.1 Higher numbers of 2G Subscribers than 3G10.1.9 Regulatory resolutions Affecting the Mobile Video Market11 Our conclusion and findings. How to succeed? 11.1 Getting the Pricing Right for Mobile TV Services11.2 Selecting the Most Appropriate Hybrid Technologies for Reducing Infrastructure Costs11.3 Innovation and Affordability should be the Key Mantras for Success11.4 Ensuring Friendly Regulatory Environment to Boost Mobile TV Services12 GlossaryList of TablesTable 3-1: Comparison of Analog Mobile TV vs. Digital Broadcast Mobile TVTable 3-2: Mobile TV Key Broadcasting Standards SynopsisTable 3-3: Types of TransmissionTable 3-4: Examples of Mobile TV Business ModelsTable 3-5: Regulators governing Telecom Industry in Different CountriesTable 3-6: European Mobile TV Regulation OverviewTable 3-7: Regulations Proposed in China and Hong KongTable 3-8: Online Unique Viewers for Video Brands (In 000), Jan 2011Table 3-9: Online Total Streams for Video Brands (In 000), Jan 2011Table 4-1: US: Weekly Time Spent in Hours: Minutes - By Age Demographic, 2011Table 4-2: US: Monthly Time Spent in Hours: Minutes - By Age Demographic, 2011Table 4-3: US: Video Audience Composition - Monthly Time Spent By Gender, 2011Table 4-4: Consumer usage of Mobile VAS Services on Smartphones (In %), 2011 & 2016Table 4-5: Orange O2 Product Package Detail, Sept 2011Table 4-6: Comparison of LTE Price Plans for Commercial Offerings, 2011Table 4-7: Mobile Video Services Revenues by Region Forecast (In US$ Million), 2011 2016Table 4-8: Mobile Video Subscribers by Region (In Million), 2011-2016Table 5-1: Global Mobile Consumer Device Shipment by Type (In Million), 2011 - 2016Table 6-1: Stakeholders Brief SynopsisTable 7-1: Smartphones' Quarterly Sales by Top Players (In Million), 2010 & 2011Table 7-2: Tablets' Sales by Top Players (In Million), 2010 & 2011Table 7-3: Nokia Leading the Handsets Sales (In Million), 2010 & 2011Table 7-4: NTT DOCOMO Quick FactsTable 7-5: China Mobile Ltd. Quick FactsTable 7-6: Maxis Quick FactsTable 7-7: Telstra Quick FactsTable 7-8: SK Telecom Quick FactsTable 7-9: TU Media Corp. MilestonesTable 7-10: Verizon Wireless Quick FactsTable 7-11: Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Network Evolution & key developments in Mobile VideoTable 7-12: AT&T Quick FactsTable 7-13: AT&T Video Capture ChargesTable 7-14: Orange Quick FactsTable 7-15: MTS Russia Quick FactsTable 7-16: MTN Nigeria Quick FactsTable 7-17: Vodacom Quick FactsTable 7-18: Vivo Quick FactsTable 7-19: Hulu Quick FactsTable 7-20: Netflix Quick FactsTable 7-21: Netflix Cost for Repurposed Movies & TV Contents, 2012Table 7-22: Nimble TV Quick FactsTable 8-1: Global Mobile Video Services Market/ ApplicationsTable 9-1: Mobile-Only Internet Users by Region (In Million), 2011 - 2016Table 9-2: Mobile Subscribers Accessing Web at Least Monthly, 2011Table 9-3: Mobile Data Usage per Subscriber per Month by Geographical Region (In MB), 2009 -2015Table 9-4: Global Monthly Mobile Data Traffic by Geographical Region (In TB), 2011 - 2016Table 9-5: Monthly Mobile Video Data Traffic Forecast by Device Type (In TB), 2011 - 2016Table 9-6: Evolution of TechnologiesTable 9-7: Global 3G & Above Subscriber Base by Geographical Region (In Million), 2011 - 2016Table 9-8: Smartphones Market Share by Country, (In %), 2011Table 9-9: Growing Trends in Mobile Social Networking in US and EU5, September 2010 and September 2011Table 10-1: Global: Mobile TV and VoD Services Subscriber Cost, 2011List of FiguresFigure 3-1: Types of Mobile TV ServicesFigure 3-2: Evolution of Converged Cross-platform Services, 2011Figure 3-3: Mobile TV Value Chain ModelFigure 3-4: Sources of Revenue for Mobile TVFigure 3-5: Mobile TV Business ModelsFigure 3-6: Mobile Operator Led Approach ModelFigure 3-7: Wholesaler Service Provider ModelFigure 3-8: Broadcaster Led Approach ModelFigure 3-9: Global Mobile TV Regulations OverviewFigure 3-10: Mobile TV Revenue Forecast (In US$ Million), 2010 - 2016Figure 3-11: Mobile TV Revenue Forecast by Service Type (In US$ Million), 2010 - 2016Figure 3-12: Mobile TV Revenue Forecast by Service Type (In %), 2010 - 2016Figure 3-13: Mobile TV Revenue Forecast by Platform (In US$ Million), 2010 - 2016Figure 3-14: Mobile TV Revenue Forecast by Platform (In %), 2010 - 2016Figure 3-15: Mobile TV Revenue Forecast by Revenue Model (In US$ Million), 2010 - 2016Figure 3-16: Mobile TV Revenue Forecast by Revenue Model (In %), 2010 - 2016Figure 3-17: Mobile TV Subscriber Base Forecast (In Million), 2010 - 2016Figure 3-18: Mobile TV Users by Service Type (In Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 3-19: US Mobile Internet Users and Penetration (In Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 3-20: US Mobile Video/ TV Users and Penetration (In Million), 2010 - 2016Figure 3-21: US Mobile Video Ad Spending and Penetration (In US$ Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 3-22: North America Mobile TV Revenue Forecast (In US$ Million), 2010 - 2016Figure 3-23: North America Mobile TV Subscriber Base Forecast (In Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 3-24: Europe Mobile TV Revenue Forecast (In US$ Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 3-25: Europe Mobile TV Subscriber Base Forecast (In Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 3-26: Additional Mobile Broadband Coverage Achievable with 700 MHz band in Major Regions of Latin AmericaFigure 3-27: Latin America Mobile TV Revenue Forecast (In US$ Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 3-28: Latin America Mobile TV Subscriber Base Forecast (In Million), 2011-2016Figure 3-29: 3G Subscribers for Top 3 Operators in China (In Numbers), 2011Figure 3-30: Top 3 Players' 3G Market Share in China (In %), 2011Figure 3-31: Asia Pacific Mobile TV Revenue Forecast (In US$ Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 3-32: Asia Pacific Mobile TV Subscriber Base Forecast (In Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 3-33: Middle East & Africa Mobile TV Revenue Forecast (In US$ Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 3-34: Middle East & Africa Mobile TV Subscriber Base Forecast (In Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 3-35: AT&T U-Verse TV Subscriber Base and ARPU, 2010Q1 - 2011Q4Figure 3-36: YouTube Views Per Day TimelineFigure 3-37: YouTube Video Consumption across Social NetworksFigure 3-38: YouTube, World's Biggest Source of Mobile Data (In %), 2011Figure 3-39: Global Mobile Data Bandwidth and Mobile Streaming Usage by YouTube, H1 2011Figure 3-40: Top 10 Most Subscribed Channels of YouTube along with Subscribers, 2011Figure 3-41: Tablets as a Part of Mobile TV Revenues (In %), 2011 and 2016Figure 3-42: Video Viewing Trend on Desktops, Handsets and Tablets (In Minutes), 2011Figure 3-43: Partial Replacement of Devices by iPad (In %), Jan 2012Figure 4-1: Mobile Video Services Market OverviewFigure 4-2: Risks Associated With Mobile VideoFigure 4-3: LTE Benefits in terms of Cost per Bit and Latency Compared to 3G, HSPA, HSPA+ (In US$)Figure 4-4: Accumulated CAPEX and OPEX Savings from Network Sharing over 5Years (In%)Figure 4-5: Mobile Backhaul Operational Cost Forecast (In US$ Billion), 2011 - 2016Figure 4-6: Small Cells Backhaul Capital Expenditure Forecast (In US$ Billion), 2011 - 2016Figure 4-7: Wi-Fi vs. Femtocells Penetration (In %), 2011 and 2015Figure 4-8: Active Wi-Fi Users as a Percentage of Total Smartphone Users, Selected Countries, Jan 2012Figure 4-9: UK: SKY Cable TV vs. Netflix Subscribers (In Numbers), 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2022Figure 4-10: US: Average Monthly Time Spent on TV/ Video by Gender (In Hours: Min), Q2 2011Figure 4-11: Average Hours Spent Per Visitor on Social Networking by Region, October 2011Figure 4-12: Global: Mobile Video Subscriber Base Forecast (In Million), 2011-2016Figure 4-13: Mobile Video Services Revenue Forecast (In US$ Million), 2011-2016Figure 4-14: Mobile Video Services Revenue by Region Forecast (In %), 2011-2016Figure 4-15: Mobile Video Subscribers by Region Forecast (In %), 2011-2016Figure 4-16: Global Video Calling Minutes (In Billion), 2010 - 2016Figure 4-17: Global NFC Mobile Phone Market (In Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 4-18: Latin America VoD OTT Market Active Accounts Forecast (In Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 4-19: Android App Market by Type (In %), 2011Figure 5-1: Global Mobile Consumer Device Shipments Forecast (In Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 5-2: Global Consumer Device Shipments by Type (In %), 2010 - 2016Figure 5-3: Global 4G LTE Handset Shipments Forecast (In Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 5-4: Smartphones' and Tablets' Penetration in BRIC (In %), Dec 2011Figure 5-5: Multiplying Effect of High End Devices on Mobile Data Traffic, 2011Figure 5-6: Global Mobile TV Receiver Chips Market Forecast (In Million), 2011 - 2016Figure 7-1: Smartphones Sales by Top Players (In %), 2010 and 2011Figure 7-2: Apple the Leader of Tablets Market (In %), 2011Figure 7-3: Nokia Leading the Handsets Sales (In %), 2010 & 2011Figure 7-4: NTT DOCOMO 3G Data Traffic (In MB/user/month), 2005-2011Figure 7-5: NTT DOCOMO 3G Video Data Traffic (In MB/User/Month), 2007-2011Figure 7-6: NTT DOCOMO Growth of 3G Video Data Traffic (In %), 2007-2011Figure 7-7: NTT DOCOMO Voice & Packet ARPU Past Trend & Forecast (In Yen),2008-2013Figure 7-8: NTT DOCOMO Data Revenue (In US$ Billion), 2009-2011Figure 7-9: NTT DOCOMO BEE TV Subscribers (In Million), 2009-2011Figure 7-10: NTT DOCOMO BEE TV Subscribers (In Million), 2012-2016Figure 7-11: China Mobile Video Subscribers (In Million), 2006 - 2011Figure 7-12: China Mobile Ltd. Non SMS Data Revenue (In Million) & Growth (In %), 2008 - 2011Figure 7-13: China Mobile Ltd. Wireless Data Traffic (In Billion Megabytes), 2010 - 2011Figure 7-14: Chinese Consumer Preference for Website CategoriesFigure 7-15: Maxis's Non-Voice Mobile Revenue (In Million RM), Q3 2010 - Q3 2011Figure 7-16: Maxis's Wireless Broadband Subscriber Base (In '000), Q3 2008 - Q3 2011Figure 7-17: Maxis's Wireless Broadband Revenue (In Million RM), 2010 - 2011Figure 7- 18: Telstra Non SMS Data Revenue (In Million AUD), Q1 2007 - Q1 2008Figure 7-19: Telstra Blended ARPU (In AUD), 2006 - 2007Figure 7-20: Telstra Mobile Broadband Revenue (In US$ Million), 1H 2009 - 2H 2011Figure 7-21: Telstra Wireless Broadband Revenue (Data Card) (In Million AUD), 2007 - 2011Figure 7-22: TU Media Subscribers (In Million), 2005 - 2011Figure 7-23: Verizon Data ARPU as % of Total ARPU, 2006, 2008 & 2011Figure 7-24: Verizon Wireless Data Revenue (In US$ Billion), 2008 - 2011Figure 7-25: AT&T U-verse TV Subscribers in Service (In Million), 2009 - 2011Figure 7-26: AT&T Mobile Broadband Traffic Growth (In Million Megabytes), 2008 - 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The final cast has just been announced for season 13 of Dancing With The Stars! Keep reading to find out of if ABC has cast the stars you were hoping to see on the dance floor.
It's time to meet the rest of the stars who will be dancing for the mirror ball trophy! The rumors were true; Nancy Grace will be on season 13 of Dancing With The Stars. Next we have J.R. Martinez, who is an actor on All My Children. Hope Solo, who is a professional soccer player is next to walk out onto the stage. And it's no shocker when Rob Kardashian's name is announced. Elisabetta Canalis, an Italian actress, but probably most known for being George Clooney's ex-girlfriend struts on the stage! Chaz Bono is the last and final star to be announced.
When asked why David Arquette would want to appear on Dancing With The Stars he responded, "I love to dance and I love to entertain. I'm looking for positive things in my life." As for Nancy Grace she feels, "it will be a lot easier to report the live news than be the live news."
It's going to be an interesting season. Tune in September 19th to the season premiere of Dancing With The Stars to see which stars have some natural dance talent!
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NYC Water Board approved a modest 3.35% increase in the city's water rate, extended the deadline for appeals and suspended lien sales during the appeals process. But it may be a drop in the bucket compared to the dramatic rise in unpaid water liens.
Under the new rate, which takes effect on July 1, the average single-family homeowner in New York City will see an increase from $992 to $1,025 a year. Only the 25% or so of single-family homeowners in New York City who use less than 100 gallons a day will be spared a rate increase.
The city collected a record $34 billion in water bills in 2013, as the total amount of unpaid bills rose to $644 million.
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Over the past five years, the number of unpaid water bill liens the city has sold to outside collectors has jumped by 41%, from under 1,000 in 2008 to over 1,300 in 2013, which could result in a wave of foreclosures. The city says the spike in lien sales is partly due to owners failing to honor negotiated extended payment plans going back as far as 2008.
After a respite in 2009, the total number of city properties under lien shot back up in 2013 to nearly 2,000. The number of liens sold on two-and-three family homes doubled in 2013, despite the city giving homeowners with $1,000 or more in unpaid water bills a 1-year extension in 2012.
Homeowners contend that their water bills mysteriously soared after the city shifted to an electronic meter-reading system in 2009, and that the city provides no due process to homeowners who challenge what they believe are erroneous readings. One Queens owner discovered that his boarded-up property had somehow managed to rack up $36,000 in unpaid water bills -- of which he had no notice.
Housing advocates say the city's middle class homeowners are struggling to pay water bills that have shot up by almost 80% since 2005, calling the system unfair to those who lack the sophistication to fight the "lien machine."
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live LLC, and what is expected at court in the week ahead:
Jackson's mother wants a jury to determine that the promoter of Jackson's planned comeback concerts didn't properly investigate Dr. Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter by a criminal jury for Jackson's June 2009 death. AEG's attorney says the case is about personal choice, namely Jackson's decision to have Murray serve as his doctor and give him doses of a powerful anesthetic as a sleep aid. Millions, possibly billions, of dollars are at stake.
— "This Is It" Director Kenny Ortega testified about his interactions with AEG Live executives and said he felt Jackson was the one who should have been responsible for his own health. Ortega also said it would have been responsible of AEG to not place Murray in a conflict of interest in response to questions by a plaintiff's lawyer.
— AEG Live's outside counsel, Kathy Jorrie, testified that she told the company's CEO that Murray was properly licensed in four states and had told her that his clinics were earning more than $1 million a month.
— Jurors watched the videotaped testimony of Timm Woolley, a tour accountant who said he suggested that the need for CPR machines be written into Murray's contract because the doctor wasn't forthcoming in an initial conversations about what he needed to treat Jackson.
— Jurors watched the videotaped testimony of Jackson's younger brother Randy, who described more than half a dozen intervention attempts by the singer's family to try to get the superstar to stop taking prescription medications.
— Attorneys for Jackson's mother and AEG Live lob rapid-fire questions at Ortega toward the end of his testimony, asking the director about whether a doctor should be discredited because of debts, whether actions that both sides took were responsible ones, and other topics. By the time Ortega was done answering all the lawyers' questions, the jury rewarded him with a round of applause.
— Ortega stoop down and quietly speak to Katherine Jackson in the audience before departing the courtroom.
— "I didn't think he was being very responsible. But it was his responsibility," Ortega said of the need for Jackson to be responsible for his own health.
— "Michael was very clear, bold, strong in his ideas, what he wanted all through the process," Ortega said of his friend and collaborator at the beginning of tour preparations. "Eventually he started to decline and disappear."
— "Michael didn't want to be around the family too much because he didn't want them to see him like that," Randy Jackson said. "He was hiding from me."
— "Did he want to be remembered as the greatest entertainer in the world or the greatest father," plaintiff's attorney Deborah Chang asked Jackson's former head of security Michael La Perruque. "I would say the greatest father," he replied.
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Thanks, I worked security for the north slope at the time and we were required to stay within sight of bears if we saw one. I was in my truck at the time. He approached to about 30-40 yards. This photo is a still from a video I took.
I saw several Polar bears up there too but never got a respectable photo of one. I saw far more of them when I flew wildlife surveys along the north coast. Polar bears make me nervous, pure carnivores!!
I worked at the pump stations. I lived on the Haul road for 4 years when I was assigned the Coldfoot post, as a game warden.
A couple of years ago when I was on a guided elk hunt in Thorofare in the Teton Wilderness next to Yellowstone NP, saw some grizzlies there. 2 sows and 2 one year old cubs came within 50 yards of my guide and me. They were absolutely beautiful....for a bear! My guide was pretty nervous about them coming so close. luckily the wind was blowing from them to us and they had no idea we were anywhere near them. Sure wouldn't want one of them pissed off at me! they make our black bears look like pussycats.
I tried to get some pictures of them, but it was still a little dark and the one I took didn't really show much. My guide kinds freaked out when the flash went off, so I didn't try to take any more.
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[QUOTE=AKaviator;84164]I worked at the pump stations. I lived on the Haul road for 4 years when I was assigned the Coldfoot post, as a game warden.[/QUOTE
That's cool, I've been in that country 3-4 times now, pretty hard to beat the times I was there. I bet the winters are quite a challenge though. I'm looking forward to a chance to see more pics and hear more stories. I know one thing after 10 days packed in on the slope with only freeze dried, Buying a shower and a eating a burger and fries is a heck of a treat!(Coldfoot)
Take care and good luck to you and your son on your hunts.
Neat pic! I saw 1 in Yellowstone once and 1 in northern ID that Im not sure if was a black or grizz. It was a smaller bear and Im not sure who was more surprised at out encounter, me or the bear. lol
They are a beautiful animal and if things go right hopefully we can actually apply for a very limited quota in Montana. I'm sure the extremists will try and prevent that though!
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Effects of large-scale energy dissipation in geostrophic turbulence
Seminar Room 1, Newton Institute
AbstractWe compare the distinct effects of frictional damping and radiative, or thermal, damping on the equilibration of two-dimensional geostrophic turbulence. The spatial distribution of energy in both physical and spectral space is examined with particular attention to the distribution of coherent vortices, which are found to be ubiquitous with either form of large-scale energy dissipation. Consideration of the stochastically forced vorticity equation suggests that in the case of frictional damping, maximum vorticity values depend on the damping coefficient $r$ through \qext$\sim r^{-1/2}$, while in the case of thermal damping \qext is approximately independent of damping coefficient. These are well-supported by numerical experiments. The difference between frictional and thermal damping becomes striking in simulations of forced shallow water turbulence on the sphere. While shallow-water models have been successful in reproducing the formation of robust, and fully turbulent, latitudinal jets similar to those observed on the giant planets, they have to date consistently failed to reproduce prograde (superrotating) equatorial winds. Here it is demonstrated that shallow water models not only can give rise to superrotating winds, but do so very robustly, provided that the physical process of large-scale energy dissipation by radiative relaxation (thermal damping) is taken into account. With appropriate choice of thermal damping rate, equatorial superrotation can be achieved at apparently any deformation radius.
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