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Climate-Friendly Swedish Supper: Fennel, Bean and Tomato Stew
A dozen adventurous Swedish households in the country's southern Kalmar province have taken on a one-year climate challenge known as the "Climate Pilots" project. After
Swedish Flatpack Homes In Large, Medium, Small and XXS
On first glance the slick web site for Next House, a Swedish prefab designer, is just a tad too glossy. Photos of the prefab houses are gorgeous, to be sure, but they are shot so
Östra Kvarnskogen by Brunnberg & Forshed
My Swedish is a bit rusty so I can't say much about this project, other than it won a big prize from the Swedish wood promotion organization Skogs Inustrierna. "Östra Kvarnskogen has been constructed within a large nature reserve with sharply sloping
Word of the Year? Lagom: Swedish for Just Enough
The other day we were taking votes on an alternative to the word 'green', which is taking a bit of an over-use pounding of late. Well, seems our Scandinavian brethren had such a word all along. Lagom is Swedish for 'just enough', or an appropriate
Cork Ladders for Hot Pots by Hetta
Swedish design company Hetta's favourite materials are cork, leather and wool. We particularly like the corky underlays for pots; one has the shape of a Ladder, and another one is Long and flexible for you to decorate the table in countless ways.
Sweet Pee - The Splenda Of It All
Sucralose or "Splenda", a.k.a. chlorinated sucrose, it turns out, is passed through our livers and kidneys with very little metabolic breakdown (98% pass through), and flows on it's sweet little way to the wastewater treatment plant (our societal liver
Playsam Hops On Green Toy Wagon
Can the kids of the future be happy with low-toxic toys in plain paper packaging? Visiting any toy superstore you sure wouldn't believe it, as excessive packaging and bad plastics are the clear and present norm. But if kids could grasp the enormity of
Ethanol: Eco-Labeled Yet Losing Luster Fast
Svanen, the Swedish eco-labeling association, is putting the finishing touches on an ethanol, methane and biodiesel labeling system that is expected to start popping up at fueling pumps in Sweden by the end of this year. For such a small nation, Sweden
Sweden Says: "Eat Up Your Greenhouse Effect"
There's a long and strong "waste-not, want-not" tradition in Sweden (IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad is only the most famous of these resourceful - possibly even stingy - Swedes) - so it's no surprise that the country's biggest grocery chains has now
101 Holes In The Ground Heat Up Latest IKEA
IKEA, that retailing paradox, has become more enamored of the big box store concept than ever - recently the company announced that it would eschew further development of web-based
Don't Forget to Play: Aalto Designs Coming to Stockholm
In addition to being a tremendous design, Alvar Aalto was one quotable guy; he once said, "I beg you, don't forget playfulness!" TreeHugger is a big fan of Aalto's work -- we've covered one of his chairs, stools (and the stools again)and the bamboo
EU To Pump Up Hot Air Capture
Tomorrow's a big day for Europe and the future of alternative energy development and regional climate efforts - the EU Commission will present its directive on the plan get 20 percent of energy from
Plastic Politics and Sweden's Bio-Bag Backlash
In spite of San Francisco's enlightening example, and Australia and China and other nations' plans for all-out bans on plastic bags, the world still uses a million of the suckers each minute. In Sweden 70% of surveyed consumers support a ban on plastic
More Talk About A Dim Bulb, Part I
Last week we highlighted here the New York Times' comparison of CFLs and consumers' feelings, and some treehuggers opined that adapting to change just takes time, and the right bulb! But the damning statistic in this WSJ commentary - that just 5 % of the
The Sustainable Wheel of Design by The David Report
"A product could be defined as sustainable first when it consider all ingredients of the "sustainable wheel". We always have to extend sustainability beyond materials. We have to remember to always look through the lens of humanity when we are
Round-the-World Bicyclists Stop in Berlin
Even if you offset the CO2 from your holiday caravan to Grandmas or flight to the islands, this report probably represents a guilt-threat level yellow. But if you want to be amazed at human tenacity and draw inspiration for what remains after peak oil,
Welcome to the Matrix in Stockholm Central Station
Morpheus showed us how effective the human body is at generating energy; now the Swedes are making it happen. So many people pass through the Stockholm Central Station each day, moving quickly and generating heat, that they are going to capture it and
Museum in a Box
What do you do when you have a big traditional museum and you want to design a museum for small people? You build a museum within the museum.


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About Me
I'm a pretty simple person, really. I love life in all its crazy beauty and complexity and try to move through it with a mix of childlike wonder and an open mind and heart. I am and have been a bit of an activist, a wanderer, a learner, a sister, a daughter, hopefully one day a writer.
Ah, let's see...I grew up in rural Michigan and love Michigan dearly. The Great Lakes are like nothing else, everyone should see them, better yet: jump in them! I grew up quite a bit in Mexico, too, and I've kind of been bouncing around the American continent for the past several years.
Currently: Working in California for a bit
Common sense is relative
Impossibility is a myth that must be challenged on a daily basis
Basically, I try to stay happy and keep my mind open, and dance when I can!
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I inform cool and trustworthy people of its existence. I've utilized it gratefully in the past and have hosted when I've been able to and met so many great people in the process!
** Just as a note, I have been using CS for well over 10 years, basically since it started. I haven't done any of the verification steps because when CS first started it was totally free and that's what I had gotten used to. **
So far, so good. I've been hosted in several different countries, met with folks, sometimes for days, sometimes last minute or even just for a few hours, and the experiences have been great.
activism, agriculture (especially organic, small-scale), yoga, all kinds of good music, bicycles, latin america, writing, social justice, hiking, dancing, international politics, independent media, languages, art, cooking, photography, alternative energy sources, literature, maps, good dark beer, wine and cheese and gooood chocolate, making tea, waterfalls, fermentation, poetry
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Music, Movies, and Books
i love most all music, all the music that has soul, at least . And I LOVE TO DANCE
as for books, i love any writings on the subjects of revolution, radicals, latin america, the middle east, really any place, history and environmental justice.
movies, similar.
some specifics: i've been reading a lot of eduardo galeano and wendell berry. love 'em both a lot.
listening: folk music from the Mitten, 80s/90s, cumbia/salsa reggae, african percussion, old rock and roll, electronic music
i love cinema but can never seem to keep track of the titles of films..
One Amazing Thing I've Done
goodness, amazing things happen every day.
Teach, Learn, Share
I love learning and teaching. I'm interested in and currently trying to learn lots of things (so maybe I can teach as I go along?) like: yoga, jewelry making, painting, holistic medicine, drumming, edible wild plants, my family history, how to farm on a small scale, organic gardening and farming, anything music/dance related. I really, really want to learn screen printing!!
I know some Spanish and my English language skills are pretty solid. I have a strange affinity for editing papers and I'm happy to help with translations.
I've lived in Mexico and British Colombia, hitching around and taking odd jobs and have some stories/insights to share. Really, people's experiences are where we can learn and teach the most and I love swapping stories.
Countries I've Visited
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I do love to shop. But I'm a social shopper. I like to do it while hanging out with my friends. Some of them hate shopping because they treat it like something you have to plan, like a grocery list. But if I'm out and I pass a store, I just pop in.
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GOP politics trumps policy | Oct. 25, editorial
Expanding health coverage is a priority
Your argument that the Florida Legislature's attempts to expand health care coverage are "more politics than policy" just shows how far you will go to not give credit to legislative efforts made to assist individuals in securing health insurance coverage. The Legislature can create all the programs it wants, but if businesses or individuals choose not to enroll in them then that is something that is beyond the Legislature's control.
As a lawmaker, one of my top priorities has been to make health care affordable and available to as many people as possible. Community health care has long been something I have championed. In prior years I have helped secure funding for programs as diverse as the Good Samaritan Clinic and dental care for children through the Pasco County Health Department.
In Pasco County I chaired the Pasco Primary Care Access Network, which was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the currently under construction health clinic in Hudson (which will double as a hurricane shelter as needed). The clinic, to be run by Premier Health Care, will provide medical service to the uninsured and the underinsured in our community. A similar health care program exists on the east side of Pasco and has received legislative support for many years.
While the Democratic leadership in Washington continues to force a bill that will not provide health care to all, as well as infringe upon the ability of many individuals to choose the coverage they want, concerns on both side of the political aisle have been pushing for an opt-out provision for states. Despite what eventually may come down from our nation's capital, I will continue to work on behalf of the constituents I represent to expand the availability of coverage to as many people who are in need.
Mike Fasano, state senator, District 11, New Port Richey
Showing a disregard for the disadvantaged
It is interesting that the idea of opting out, to move the public option in health care through Congress, is gaining momentum among some Blue Dog Democrats and those conservative Republicans whose constituencies lie mostly in the Southern states and a few in the far West. Opting out says that states can refuse public option health care so that existing insurance industries have total access for health care.
Many of these states have the lowest per-capita funding for children in public schools, Medicaid and scores of other funded programs meant to help the most disadvantaged and those least able to help themselves.
There appears to be total disregard among some political circles for people who are struggling in our economy. There is a bootstrap mentality that no matter who we are or what our circumstances we can achieve monumental successes in the workplace through persistent, dogged perseverance and competitive zeal. In America, they say, everybody has opportunities that can place them at the head of the company.
Tell that to the more than 40 million Americans without essential health care. Tell that to workers displaced as jobs go to the cheapest labor forces around the globe. Tell that to racial, ethnic and other minority peoples struggling to find their way down paths paved with the legacies of old families in familiar surroundings. Tell that to single mothers begging to find their way in our society. Separate the haves from the have-nots and just don't worry about anything.
Deron Mikal, Brooksville
Not for profit
I've thought about this for a long time, even throughout my years with PacifiCare Behavioral Health (a health insurance company which is now part of United Healthcare).
Beyond employee payroll (from CEO to janitor) and reasonable overhead costs, health care, in this country, absolutely should not be a "for-profit" enterprise.
Unless you are an investor, an executive or lobbyist for health care providers, your "common sense" should tell you that your health should not be held hostage to these companies. Common sense.
David M. Childress Sr., Palm Harbor
Fear tactics
In their mad dash to stop much-needed health care reform, the big insurance companies and their lobbyists are trying to scare me and other seniors into fighting to protect more than $100 billion in subsidies for them over 10 years.
Of course, that's not what they tell us. They try to scare us into thinking that our health benefits are at risk. One insurance company even sent letters with the misleading, bold-faced warning that "millions of seniors and disabled individuals could lose many important benefits" if health care reform passes.
The truth is that by reducing overpayments to private insurers in Medicare Advantage, President Barack Obama's health care reform plan would increase the money available to lower prescription drug costs, pay for preventive care and improve the long-term stability of Medicare.
Seniors certainly have nothing to fear from that. But insurers do — and they want to scare us into helping protect their profits.
This senior will not be tricked. I hope seniors are able to see through the fearmongering and support this legislation that is in their best interest and in the best interest of their fellow Americans.
Barbara Pitt, Sun City Center
Mike Luckovich cartoon | Oct. 26
Offensive offering
I opened Monday's paper to the editorial page and was stunned to see the cartoon concerning the pope's invitation to disaffected Episcopalians to join the Catholic Church. While I understand that some may view this move cynically, the cartoon goes way beyond the bounds of good taste and is very insulting to me personally.
This kind of sleazy journalism is what gives the media a bad name.
While I defend your right to publish this cartoon, I question the judgment of your editors in printing it. At a time when newspaper readership is declining, offending a good portion of your readers does not seem sensible. An apology would be appropriate.
Richard Vanni, Seminole
Vatican woos Anglicans | Oct. 21, story
No, thanks
As a seventh-generation Episcopalian/Anglican, I think I'll pass on the Vatican's not too original offer. The Roman Catholic Church has been trying to proselytize us since 1534.
As reporter John Barry points out, in the Episcopal Church the laity is encouraged to think for itself.
As an individual who has been happily married for 41 years, I cannot understand how the life commitment of another couple, gay or straight, has any effect on me whatsoever.
Similarly I find it hard to understand a rationale that seeks to beatify a holy person such as Mother Teresa but is unwilling to grant her and all others of her gender the full authority of the church through the priesthood.
I would much prefer to be counseled by a person comfortable with his or her own sexual orientation than by a person living in fear of her or his spiritual superior.
I'll stay an Episcopalian, thank you very much.
R. R. Campbell, St. Petersburg


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OLD BRIDGE, N.J. (AP) — Officials say a New Jersey supermarket employee killed two people at the store early Friday and then fatally shot himself.
Authorities say he opened fire on employees he saw when he walked into the Pathmark store in Old Bridge, about 25 miles from Manhattan. The store's front windows were shattered by gunfire.
Officials said at a news conference that police fired no rounds.
Authorities say 16 shots were fired and an AK-47, extra ammunition and a handgun were found at the scene. The motive is being investigated.


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Today I went to the City Racing event in Rotterdam. Here is a video with all the versions the Renault Alpine has ever had. Enjoy! - Superlennyo
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A probe was under way today after a six-year-old boy died in a house fire in a Highland village.
Human remains believed to be those of Aiden Owens were found at the property in Milton, near Invergordon.
His mother and sister, who reportedly jumped out of a window to escape the Sunday morning blaze, were being treated in hospital.
Reports today suggested that Aiden had been too scared to jump to safety before the floors in the house collapsed.
Northern Constabulary said a joint investigation involving police and the fire service was being carried out to work out the cause of the blaze.


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SPOKANE, Wash. - George Horton picked up his 200th career win at Oregon thanks to the No. 19 Ducks holding off a late rally by Gonzaga to win 3-2 at Patterson Complex on Tuesday in a non-conference game.
The Ducks (20-8) forced Gonzaga (10-17) to strand 13 runners on base during the game including five in the last two innings. The Ducks took a 3-1 lead into the bottom of the eight, but GU loaded the bases against reliever Garrett Cleavinger who fanned Beau Bozett to end the threat. Cleavinger got all three outs in the eighth with strikeouts, but not before allowing two hits and hitting a batter.
The ninth inning was even more nerve wracking for the Ducks. Closer Jake Reed struck out the leadoff hitter, but walked the next two hitters before allowing a run scoring base hit by Jimmy Sinatro, whose hit moved the tying run into scoring position at second base with just one out. Reed, who picked up his sixth save, responded striking out the last two batters to clinch the win.
UO built the lead scoring runs on a double play, a ground out and a sacrifice fly. Tyler Baumgartner scored the first run on a no-out groundball double play by J.B. Bryant. A.J. Balta drove in Mark Karaviotis, who tripled with one out in the fifth, with a ground ball to the shortstop. Bryant drove in Balta, who walked to lead off the eighth, with a sacrifice fly to give the Ducks a two-run lead.
Jared Spencer, making his first start since Feb. 23, picked up the win allowing no runs on two hits with three walks and three strikeouts in three innings. Mitchell Tolman went 2-for-4 to lead the Ducks on offense.
Oregon and Gonzaga wrap up their two game series on Wednesday at 3 p.m.


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It wasn't a memorable night for the Missouri basketball team.
Back in late January, No. 2 Kansas aggressively defended its home court in a dominating 84-65 win over Missouri and watched as the Tigers streaked out of Lawrence, Kan., with their tails between their legs.
But, with another matchup looming at the end of the season, it wasn't a game the Tigers would completely erase from their memories.
"That's something that we didn't forget," senior guard J.T. Tiller said. "That game's a learning experience, and we used it throughout the Big 12 season, so we're going to see if we can all just come together on Saturday."
Part two of the Missouri-Kansas rivalry will go down at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mizzou Arena, and it will be an opportunity for the Tigers (22-8, 10-5 Big 12) to show what they learned from the first matchup earlier this season.
"It's a big game in a lot of ways," coach Mike Anderson said. "I think because of who it is, you just throw the records out. It's going to be a war."
One player Missouri is prepared to battle with is Jayhawk junior center Cole Aldrich. Controlling the paint on both ends of the floor, Aldrich scored 12 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and guarded the Kansas basket effectively in the win earlier this season.
Sophomore forward Laurence Bowers knows hesitant offensive play against Kansas won't produce many points.
"I feel like we can attack Cole Aldrich and the Morris twins; we've just got to finish stronger," Bowers said. "In that game, we got to rack, but we didn't finish strong, myself in particular. I would get to the rim but, kind of knowing that Cole Aldrich is a shot blocker, I'd try to get it to where he couldn't block it and I wouldn't finish."
Aldrich's presence wasn't only felt through his altering of shots. With a large amount of help from Aldrich, the Jayhawks doubled up Missouri on the boards, 56 to 28. Adding to the challenge, the Tigers will be without junior forward Justin Safford, their leading rebounder in that game.
Aside from points and rebounds, composure could play an important role in the matchup. Going up against a team as well-rounded and deep as Kansas demands a cohesive group effort, something Tiller wants from the Tigers.
"We've just got to stick together as a team," Tiller said. "We can't try to do it as individuals. We've got to really just gel together, play together and just trust and rely on each other to do the things that we're really good at, to really have the best chance at winning this game."
Atmosphere plays a large role in this rivalry, and Kansas fed off the energy of a sold-out crowd in getting to a 20-point halftime advantage against the Tigers. But Missouri will also have the benefit of playing in front of a packed house. Add that to what's sure to be emotional pre-game ceremonies honoring Tiller and seniors guard Zaire Taylor and forward Keith Ramsey, and Mizzou Arena should not be lacking energy at tipoff.
"I think you're going to have two teams that are going to really lay it on the line," Anderson said. "I think our guys are really looking forward to the challenge. I mean, you're talking about one of the best teams in the country."


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Using the spell of time shifting, Alexander MacLachlan says good-bye to his beloved brother, his brother's wife, and his own darling Alysone--necessary sacrifices for the survival of Druidry. With his family far in the future preparing for battle, Alex must fulfill his destiny: find the Worthington heir and then kill and be killed.
Thrust forward to a time not her own, Alysone and the others discover precious few light Druids remain to offer their protection to Scotia and the world. As the time for the prophesied battle grows nearer, past meets present, and they realize someone besides Alexander is manipulating events. In a race against time, they must discover the lost secrets of Druidry, even as the members of the dark Bresal Etarlam work to destroy all that is light and claim the Druid legacy as their own.
©2013 Laura Harner (P)2015 Laura Harner
"I Love This Series"
Just when you think you have it all figured out, Laura throws in another twist you never saw coming. These characters are so deep that you constantly find more to them than meets the eye. I can hardly wait for the next book.
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News broke last night that WKU assistant coach Phil Cunningham was going to be named the new head coach at Troy, and today, the Trojans made it official.
Cunningham joined the WKU staff last season after spending the previous 12 seasons as an assistant coach at Mississippi State where he worked with the Bulldog guards and was known as a savvy recruiter.
All of his recruiting classes he was involved with at Mississippi State were nationally recognized. He was also part of a successful run for the Bulldogs where they made six NCAA Tournament appearances in 11 seasons.
Before his stint at Starks-vegas, Cunningham spent five seasons as an assistant under old school legend "Lefty" Driesell at James Madison and Georgia State.
Current Troy athletic director John Hartwell was the associate athletic director at Georgia State while Cunningham was there under Driesell. There is your connection.
Cunningham also had a three-year stint as the head coach of Sue Bennett College, which is located in London, Ky for those that are wondering. He led them to two postseason NAIA tournament appearances.
Cunningham is native of Campbellsville, Ky., where he began his coaching stint on his father's staff at Campbellsville University.
He was an all-state basketball player at Taylor County High School before playing college basketball at Kentucky Wesleyan and Campbellsville University.
Cunningham has the resume and pedigree to be a successful head coach and with the facilities and the brand spankin' new basketball arena at Troy, success is just around the corner.


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The Australian Awwwards will be assigned next month. In the meantime the names of the shortlisted campaigns have been announced. You can have a look at them here. Virgin Money with the campaign for the Virgin Credit Card Launch will be running in for different campaigns. On the agency's (NetX) Web site the showcase shows both the online and the offline creative. The offline, as Sean Patrick Ganann, creative director at NetX kindly clarified, has been created by iLeo.
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- October 23, 2012, 3:20 PM
Deanna White was named president of Bombardier Flexjet yesterday, following the retirement of Fred Reid, who has been at the helm of the fractional provider since August 2008. The appointment was made "effective immediately," suggesting the change was sudden. White joined Flexjet in 2005 as the finance director and most recently served as the company's vice president of finance. "Deanna possesses a passion for driving strategic change and implementing business plans that support the organization's long-term strategies," said Bombardier president and CEO Pierre Beaudoin.


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The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
By Darla - AVFebruary 20, 2015
Isao Takahata directed the Tale of The Princess Kaguya, a Studio Ghibli film of the famous character, the beautiful and mysterious Kaguya; the film is based on the folktale, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. Princess Kaguya is voiced by Aki Asakura and Chloe Grace Moretz. This anime folktale relates the lives of a rural, elderly couple who strive to raise their adopted daughter, Kaguya to be a refined princess, in order to marry her off to a wealthy suitor. A morality theme runs through the story, when choices made by Kaguya affect many people in her life, for better or for worse. The dreamy animation is splashed with water colors from the Edo period, and the flying action sequences are mesmerizing. The entire family will enjoy this enchanting tale, but be aware there is brief nudity in the film (a nursing child and nude toddler.) Overall Rating: A


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Maritime projects and coastline developments drive growth in UAE boat building
Maritime industry saw USD170-220 million in investment in 2013 with Expo 2020 driving international interest for leisure crafts
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Major maritime projects, coastline developments and Expo 2020 are driving growth in UAE boat building, say leading boat manufacturers and authorities in the build-up to the 22nd edition of Dubai International Boat Show.
According to market research by Dubai Council for Marine and Maritime Industries (DCMMI) and Drydocks World, Dubai's maritime industry is buoyant as the UAE saw USD170-220 million in investment in boat design and boatbuilding in 2013.
Thanks to the impact from World Expo 2020, and coastline and island developments such as Dubai Maritime City, Nakheel, The World, and the Dubai Canal, Dubai's maritime industry is showing strong growth across the board, the DCMMI, a trade association with more than 200 regional members, stated.
H.E. Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman, Dubai Council for Marine and Maritime Industries, said: "Since the Expo 2020 announcement, there has been strong international interest in leisure craft in Dubai, as there will be an increase in the number of leisure craft, fishing yachts, and tourism boats. Three factors will put Dubai at the top of the global maritime industry: a rich tradition of boatbuilding, the latest technology, and enhanced costs with access to manpower. Dubai International Boat Show is a big business for international companies, and we want to make it one of the most influential in the world."
Dubai International Boat Show will also feature the "UAE Inspired" Pavilion, hosting six leading companies from the UAE's booming maritime industry: Al Hareb Marine, Al Mazrooei Boat, Al Rubban Marine, Julfar Craft, National Marine Alliance and Ocean Boats.
In addition, the Heritage Village, organised by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the UAE's rich maritime history and diverse culture.
DMCA will have a dedicated stand at the Dubai International Boat Show doubling as a fully-fledged customer service centre, in order to address the growing needs of the maritime sector and reaffirm Dubai's position as a first-class international maritime hub, and will also be unveiling its new mobile app for the maritime communities.
UAE based fiberglass boat builder Gulf Craft, one of the world's top 10 superyacht manufacturers, offers eight superyacht models between 24 metres and 50 metres in overall length. Over the last two years, the number of orders has tripled for Gulf Craft's small boats from 9 to 13 metres long, while larger fly-bridge yachts are also increasingly popular.
Erwin Bamps, COO, Gulf Craft, said: "The most interesting market growth we have seen is in the 30 to 40 metres sizes. The pragmatic approach and positive consumer confidence that is prominent in the Gulf means that when owners decided to upgrade, they didn't go from a 24 metre to a 25 metre, they went from an 24 metre and jumped across the 30 metre barrier into superyacht territory.'"
Thanks to improved facilities and marinas for yachts in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, yacht owners in the Middle East are increasingly keeping their yachts of up to 40 metres long in the region, Bamps added.
UAE boat manufacturer Ahmed Al Zaabi, Executive Manager at Julfar Craft said: "Returning to the UAE Pavilion enables us to reach a wider customer base from the GCC and internationally, who appreciate high-quality craftsmanship in their fishing and leisure boats. We are seeing strong demand, as more Dubai tourists and residents spend time on the water, and we expect a 20% increase in sales thanks to the exposure we receive at the Dubai International Boat Show and following the introduction of a new model in June of this year. Having been in business since 1990, we can see that Expo 2020 is already boosting Dubai's maritime presence, and the Dubai International Boat Show is pushing full steam ahead as one of the world's most important platforms for connecting boat builders, boating enthusiasts, and the maritime industry."
Sultan A. Alshaali, CEO, Al Shaali Marine, said: "The Dubai International Boat Show is very important nationally and internationally, serving as a hub where buyers and sellers meet. We are seeing an increase in demand from customers, along with the marine industry, thanks to lenient policies and the availability of free ports across the GCC and Middle East. Expo 2020 is already impacting the marine industry, with high demand for boats and yachts."
Leading, Largest, and Most Established Marine and Leisure Event
The Dubai International Boat Show will feature 840 exhibiting companies and brands - a 12% increase over 2013 - reflecting the UAE's increasing importance in the international luxury maritime market and heightened consumer confidence across the GCC.
The show is expected to draw more than 26,000 visitors from over 70 different countries, including 5,000 VIPs and key buyers. Regional royalty and top buyers from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia and the UAE will join the thousands of visitors from Africa, Asia and China while strong visitor footfall from Europe and America is also expected. Dubai International Boat Show organisers believe the participation highlights the resilience of the region's maritime industry.
Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of the event, said: "The Dubai International Boat Show's UAE Inspired Pavilion will enable the UAE's small to medium boating companies to ascend to the next level in business. The Dubai International Boat Show provides the region's leading one-stop shop for boatbuilders to access distributors, trade associations, and potential customers, supporting Dubai's sector market as it continues to grow in the build-up to World Expo 2020."
Lucrative international platform
More than 50 countries are represented by Dubai International Boat Show exhibitors this year, as well as four dedicated country pavilions from Australia, Italy and USA, with USA companies confirmed to have taken up an impressive 35% increase in exhibition space, highlighting global interest and investment in the lucrative Middle East market.
Show sectors for this year include The Superyacht Experience (SYBAss), Marina Display, Outdoor Display, Luxury Supplies and Services (LSS), Equipment Supplies and Services (ESS), Dive Middle East Exhibition (DMEX) and Supercar Promenade.
The purpose-built Marina Display area - the show's crown jewel - will once again provide a stunning backdrop of the world's finest superyachts and pleasure crafts for a wide array of regional and international premieres. One of the world's top 50 largest superyachts top this year's attractions and is the biggest boat to appear at Dubai International Boat Show in the history of the event.
Among the prestigious key sponsors welcomed back to the show are luxury watch brand Officine Panerai as a Supporting Sponsor, Mercedes Benz as the Official Car Partner and ART MARINE as Official Marina Display Partner. Bombardier, the world's only manufacturer of planes and trains, is the exclusive sponsor of the LSS indoor pavilion.
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*UPDATED* I apologize for doing this review with the interference of my personal life. I've gotten rid of it – and now here's a more comprehensive overview of NISIM's products!
Please refer to this post, on 2 weeks after using NISIM F.A.S.T. shampoo and conditioner, and this one, 4 weeks after using the products.
Today is exactly 6 weeks since I started using the products.
Again, compare my photos from the beginning till the end.
I gotta confess: For the past 2 weeks, I haven't been doing as the instructions told me to do so (as I did on the previous 4 weeks). There were times within these last 2 weeks I was so busy I didn't leave the conditioner even for a minute before I quickly washed it off. I also used the shampoo only once (when the instructions tell you to do twice) before you use the conditioner, whereas in the first 4 weeks I've been religiously following those instructions, in addition to good diet, great sleep, and using my leave-in conditioner. I also haven't even been applying my leave-in conditioner for the past 2 weeks, except maybe once.
I haven't had lots of sleep. In case you didn't notice, I put on extra concealer under my eye to hide my black under eye circles. It's more obvious on the second photo.
Just in the previous entries, these pictures are taken in the morning after I woke up. I believe on my first entry, my hair was a bit more than 9 inches. In the second entry it was almost 10 inches, and now it's still almost 10 inches.
So that's still a much longer hair growth than the average growth of half an inch per month.
It's humanly impossible for hair to grow shorter, unless you're losing hair. And if you do, I suggest you start thinking of getting biotin supplements, like the one that I'm taking now from GNC. I find that the biotin content, with the addition to eating enough protein everyday, helps your scalp to grow more voluminous hair. Also I have to give credits to NISIM F.A.S.T. shampoo and conditioner for having less to no hair falling out when I brush them now. I started taking GNC supplements long before I use these products from NISIM, and during that time, on a daily basis, I can see strands of my hair pulled out as I brush them, and they would fall miserably to the ground. Considering how much stress I've been lately, it's amazing that I stop falling out my hair, and I can safely say my hair is at its strongest.
However, according to my picture this morning, I'm pretty much not growing any hair for the past 2 weeks :( On a side note, though, I guess this is just because your hair behaves differently every morning when you wake up.
Overall, I think NISIM F.A.S.T. shampoo and conditioner does help in hair growth, although if you're not one of those people who wash their hair everyday like me, I do not promise whether it will work for you. The instructions specifically said that you must wash your hair everyday, therefore using both the shampoo and conditioner everyday. This is the instructions as I quote from their website:
Fast shampoo and condtioner works best when it is used daily. Shampoo: Wet hair, apply shampoo and work into a rich lather. Scrub entire scalp thoroughly and rinse with warm/hot water. Repeat. Conditioner: After shampooing apply the moisturizing conditioner onto hair and massage in thoroughly. Allow conditioner to permeate the hair for 1-2 minutes and rinse with warm/hot water. Style as usual.
Like I said, for the past 2 weeks I've only been using the shampoo once, and I did not wait for the conditioner to be absorbed into my scalp for a minute or two like I did during the first 4 weeks I've been using these products. Besides this factor, clearly the fact that my lack of sleep completely affects the hair-growing hormones I've been expecting and watching the results for those 4 consecutive weeks.
Now I learned that sleeping is a huge part of human hair growth, just because that's when the human growth hormone levels, or better known as hGH levels, are at its peak the moment when your mind starts to relax and your body's about to go into a deep sleep, i.e., REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. When you merely close your eyes for the night and wake up to the restroom every 2 hours, that doesn't count as sleep. When your tinging head gives you headaches throughout the day and all you feel is anger, stress hormones (namely cortisol) affects the production of your body's GH levels. (See: Growth hormone (Wikipedia)).
Even though I've been eating well everyday, diet isn't as much a big factor as sleep is, because getting enough sleep means regulating a healthy metabolism. Even while still supplementing my diet with GNC products, it is proven here that nothing else will work if you don't get your quality time of sleeping.
I would buy these products again and is recommending others who are desperate after a bad haircut to use NISIM F.A.S.T. shampoo and conditioner.
Periodically massaging your head with olive oil, coconut oil, and essential lavender oil helps stimulate your follicles to grow too, but do it only when you're ready to go shower as your hair will become really greasy. On an important note, I conclude and strongly emphasize that if you want to grow your hair longer, faster, these are the most important things you must be doing: Do get your sleep, and when you do, sleep well. Minimize and cope with daily stress, and commit yourself to eating healthy.


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Royal evidence found in Pictish village
Published on November 18th, 2011 | by Admin0
Archaeologists working in the Scottish village of Rhynie have discovered that the settlement was a seat of "royal" power during the Pictish era.
"This means that what we thought was a backwater in this part of Britain may well be much more significant and that Rhynie can take its place as an important force in the power politics of early medieval Scotland. We believe it was a high status settlement. That kind of material has only ever turned up on royal or very high status sites elsewhere. The finds indicate it may well have had royal connections or been associated with the early kings of that time period."
Story: Frank Urquhart, Scotsman | Photo: Wikimedia Commons


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Leading Chilean newspaper slams decision to force pharmacies to sell abortion pill
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Nov 13, 2007 - 12:23 pm
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Colombian bishop hopeful for success of talks between Chavez and rebels
Nov 13, 2007 - 12:00 pm
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U.S. Bishops elect Cardinal Francis George as president as expected
Nov 13, 2007 - 11:58 am
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P.J. Tracy's Monkeewrench gang is back, and I couldn't be more thrilled! They are going Off The Grid (no idea about signed copies, but we'll keep you posted).
Grace has gotten away from her demons and Minnesota's weather by sailing off the Florida Keys with ex-FBI agent, John Smith. The rest of the gang are working on a program for the police.
Then Magozzi and Gino catch a case: a young Ojibwe girl's body is found in a field. She and four other girls were kidnapped on their way to school, and everyone is up in arms about it. Things take a series of bad turns. Grace and John are attacked on their boat, so they're headed back to Minneapolis, where Magozzi and Gino find themselves working with the FBI to thwart what looks like a terrorist plot.
And then it gets complicated!
The magic is still here. Off the Grid brought the whole gang back together, and while I enjoy Magozzi and Gino, I'm a fan of the Monkeewrench gang at heart, so I was pleased that they were woven in and out of the terrorist action. And while I might have been happier with a more action-packed final confrontation (which says something about me, now doesn't it?), it was satisfying, with the potential for some intriguing complications down the road, if they decide to take it that way.
If you haven't met the Monkeewrench gang, I heartily encourage you to jump in with the first in the series, Monkeewrench (Penguin, $7.99). If you're already a fan, you'll join me in being happy that they're back!— Fran
On a sailboat ten miles off the Florida coast, Grace MacBride, partner in Monkeewrench Software, thwarts an assassination attempt on retired FBI agent John Smith. A few hours later, in Minneapolis, a fifteen-year-old girl is discovered in a vacant lot, her throat slashed. Later that day, two young men are found in their home a few blocks away, killed execution-style. The next morning, the dead bodies of three more men turn up, savagely murdered in the same neighborhood.
As Minneapolis homicide detectives Leo Magozzi and Gino Rolseth struggle to link the three crimes, they learn that there have been similar murders in other cities around the United States. Piece by piece, evidence accumulates, pointing to a suspect that shocks them to the core, uncovering a motive that puts the entire Midwest on high alert and Monkeewrench in the direct line of fire. Before it's all over, Grace and her partners, Annie, Roadrunner, and Harley Davidson, find themselves in the middle of a shocking collision of violence on a remote northern Minnesota reservation, fighting for their lives.
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If you haven't been introduced to the Monkeewrench gang you are missing out … Tracy skillfully incorporates a diverse array of elements …while keeping the thrill level high and the writing sharp and frequently funny…. A top-notch title for series followers.—Library Journal
"Exciting…The two main story lines converge in a gripping finale in the Minnesota woods."— Publishers Weekly


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V. (1890) From N. Front west to N. 21st, near north city limits. 1891 became Vaughn.
V. East Portland addition. 1891 became E. Market.
N.W. Valle Vista Terrace. Kings Heights addition. (1932) 1 north of Hermosa at Bonita Pl.
Valley 1928 became S.W. Iowa St.
Valley Ave. 1928 became S.W. 33rd Pl.
S.W. Valley Place. Arlington Heights addition. Before 1932.
Van Buren. St. Johns addition. (1891) From river north to Decatur. [until 1891, known as 3rd Ave.].
Van Buren. Miner's addition. Before 1915. [until 1891, known as 3rd Ave.].
Van Buren 1928 became S.W. Florida St.
N. Van Buren Ave. St. Johns addition. (1932) 1 west of Tyler.
Van Houten. Albina addition. (1891) From river north to city boundary. [until 1891, known as Dartmouth]. 1915 became N. Van Houten Ave.
N. Van Houten Ave. (1915) From McCosh north to Columbia Blvd. intersecting Lombard at 855. (1932) 2 west of Portsmouth, north from Bluff to Columbia Blvd. [until 1915, known as Van Houten].
Vancouver. Albina addition. 1891 became Riggen.
Vancouver. St. Johns addition. 1891 became Fessenden.
Vancouver Ave. (1891) name changed from Abernethy and. [until 1891, known as Abernethy].
N. Vancouver Ave. (1932) 1 west of Williams, north from Cherry to City boundary.
Vancouver Motor Line. (1893) From Madison north.
Vancouver Railroad. East Portland addition. (1891) From Weidler north to City Boundary, 1915 (NE, N) from Cherry Wheeler, north to Vancouver Rd. at City Boundary, first west of Williams Ave. 1915 became N. & N.E. Vancouver Railroad.
N. Vancouver Railroad. East Portland addition. (1915) From Cherry Wheeler, north to Vancouver Rd. at City Boundary, first west of Williams Ave.
N.E. Vancouver Railroad. East Portland addition. (1915) From Cherry Wheeler, north to Vancouver Rd. at City Boundary, first west of Williams Ave.
Vancouver Rd. Albina addition. 1891 became Vancouver Ave.
N. Vancouver Rd. (1915) Continuation of Vancouver Ave.
Vanderbilt. Albina addition. Before 1891. [until 1891, known as 13th]. 1915 became N. Vanderbilt St.
N. Vanderbilt St. (1915) From Haven east to Newman. (1932) 1 north of Lombard at Fiske, northwest from Newman to Hodge. [until 1915, known as Vanderbilt].
Vandeventer became SW 13th.
N. Vassar Ave. Before 1915.
Vaughn. (1891) From Sherlock Ave. and 17th, west to Willamette Heights. 1915 (NW) from 17th N, west to Willamette Heights, twentieth north of Burnside. [until 1891, known as V]. 1915 became N.W. Vaughn.
N.W. Vaughn. (1915) From 17th N, west to Willamette Heights, twentieth north of Burnside. [until 1915, known as Vaughn].
N.W. Vaughn St. (1932) 2 north of Thurman, west from 17th to Newton.
N.E. Vera. North West Mt. Tabor addition. Before 1915.
N.E. Vera St.
N.W. Verde Vista Terrace. Kings Heights addition. (1932) Between Beuhla Vista and Hermosa.
Vermont. Southern Portland addition. Before 1891.
S.W. Vermont Court. (1932) West of S.P. tracks at Nebraska.
S.W. Vermont St. (1932) 2 south of Nebraska, west from Bond to 3rd.
Vernon. Willamette Heights addition.
S.E. Vernon. Windsor addition. Before 1915.
N. Vernon Ave. (1915) From 582 Killingsworth Ave. south to Prescott, between E. 14th N, and E. 15th N.
Versteeg. (1890) From V to Sherlock Ave. between N. 19th and N. 20th. (1891) From Vaughn north to Sherlock Ave. between 20th and 21st. 1915 (NW) from 655 Wilson north to Reed and Sherlock Ave..
Vetter St. 1931 became S.E. Ankeny St.
Victor S.E. Germania addition. Before 1915.
S.E. Victor Ave. Woodstock addition. Before 1915.
Victoria. (1891) From Weidler north to Hancock. 1915 became N.E. Victoria Ave.
N.E. Victoria Ave. (1932) North from Weidler to Hancock between Williams and 1st.
N.E. View. (1915) From Vancouver Ave. to Williams Ave. between Surman & Emerson.
S.W. View Dr
S.W. View Pl. Arlington Heights addition. Before 1932.
S.W. View Point Terr. (1932) 1 west of Corbett, south from Seymour to Canby.
E. Villa Ave. (1915) Continuation of E. Glisan beyond City Limits.
Villa Place 1928 became S.W. 26th Ave.
E. Villa Terrace. (1915) From E. Everett and E. 84th north to E. 86th.
Villard Ave. (1891) Willamette Blvd. north to Pippen. (1915) From 305 north to Lombard. 1891
N. Villard Ave. (1932) 2 west of Greeley, north from Willamette Blvd to Lombard.
S.W. Villard Place. (1932) From Council Crest Dr to City Limits.
S.W. Vincent. Grover's addition. (1915) From Patton Rd. south.
Vincent Ave. Albina addition. (1891) From Spencer north to Baldwin. 1893 runs only from Spencer north to Pippen. 1915 (N) from Saratoga at Willamette Blvd. north to Lombard. [until 1891, known as Sheridan Ave.].
Vine. (1890) From Front west to 1st, five north of Washington. (1891) From Front west to 1st and intersection with Ankeney. 1915 (W) Not on today's map.
Vine St. 1928 became S.E. 89th Ave.
S.W. Vine St. (1932) West from Front to 1st at Ankeney.
N.E. Vinewood Ave. 1915 became E. 37th.
N. Viola Ave. St. Johns addition. (1932) Between Carey Blvd and Westanna, 4 north of Lombard.
Virginia. Albina addition. 1891 became Jordan.
Virginia. Southern Portland addition. Before 1891. 1915 became S.W. Virginia.
Virginia 1928 became S.E. 48th Ave.
Virginia 1928 became S.E. 48th Ave.
Virginia S.E. Woodmere addition. Before 1915.
S.E. Virginia. Woodstock addition. Before 1915.
S.W. Virginia. Southern Portland addition. (1915) From one block north of Dakota south to Taylor's Ferry Rd. [until 1915, known as Virginia]. 1931 became S.W. Virginia Ave.
S.W. Virginia Ave. (1931) 1 east of Corbett, south from Pendleton to Macadam. [until 1931, known as S.W. Virginia].
S.W. Virginia Court. (1932) 1 east of Virginia at Miles, near Greenhse.
Vista Ave. Portland Heights addition. (1915) From 750 Washington, south to Patton Rd. 1931 became S.W. Vista Ave.
S.W. Vista Ave(1931) South from Burnside at 23rd to Patton Rd. [until 1931, known as Vista Ave.].
Vivian S.E. Woodmere addition. Before 1915.
Vulcan. Albina addition. (1891) From Durham Ave. easterly to Harrison Ave, 1915 (N). [until 1891, known as Laurel]. 1931 became N.E. Highland St.


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Wisconsin can now enjoy a second location of Salad Creations in Monona after the international restaurant chain recently opened the doors to its 52nd location.
The Grand Opening VIP Event for the new location was hosted Friday, June 1st, in partnership with the local Winnequah Children's Garden. Mayor of Monona, Bob Miller, also attended the event.
The mission of the Winnequah Childrens Garden is to provide a hands-on learning laboratory, integrated with existing school district curriculum, that nurtures student awareness of environmental sustainability issues, educates about food systems, food quality and social responsibility, and fosters a sense of stewardship and community engagement. With Salad Creations vision for a sustainable future, supported by local ingredients and community growth, the partnership was a perfect match.
We are thrilled to bring a second location to Wisconsin says Jeff Levine, CEO (also known as the Chief Goodness Officer of Salad Creations, LLC). We received great feedback from the community in Madison for the healthy, great tasting eating solutions we provide. Now it's time to share some goodness in Monona, and the local Winnequah Childrens Garden was a great group to open our doors with.
The Monona restaurant is now open to the public, and is located at 6001 Monona Drive in Monona Wisconsin, 53716. Dining hours are Mon-Fri: 10:30am-8:00pm, and Sat-Sun: 10:30am-7:00pm.
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Santa Barbara, CA, United States, 2013/05/21 - Yardi today announced the launch of HOUSINGCafé, a new, Web-based application tool for the affordable housing industry - Yardi.com.
The primary purpose of HOUSINGCafé is to act as an online portal for applicants and residents to submit income and other verification documentation to determine eligibility for various rent- and income-restricted housing programs.
Anant Yardi, President of Yardi, announced HOUSINGCafé today at the Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference in Washington, D.C. This is a first-of-its-kind product for the affordable housing industry. HOUSINGCafé benefits both affordable housing providers and their clients by making the process of submitting an application for housing faster and easier, and without a lengthy appointment in an office. Now, all of this documentation can be submitted online through HOUSINGCafé when it is convenient for everyone, Mr. Yardi said.
Concord Management, based in Maitland, Fla., collaborated with Yardi and has been instrumental in guiding development of the product. During their testing of HOUSINGCafé, Concord has experienced a 50% drop in the time required to complete an income certification. This represents a huge time savings, said Concord President Ed Wood. And the savings are even greater when you consider the process can be done by the applicant on their own without the involvement of our onsite staff.
Todays announcement highlighted several features of HOUSINGCafé, including the ability for users to sign forms electronically and upload supporting documentation into the system rather than submitting copies of paper records. Mark Livanec, vice president of Affordable Housing and Sales for Yardi, also described the ability to customize workflows in HOUSINGCafé. HOUSINGCafé is incredibly configurable so that all of the data tracked by local jurisdictions, housing providers, and private foundations can be set up as part of the online application tool, said Livanec. The result is more accurate data for affordable housing providers and a much easier application process for their clients.
HOUSINGCafé also serves as an Internet Listing Service for affordable housing providers to advertise online available housing units. Users can conduct searches for affordable housing units with HOUSINGCafé based on criteria such as ZIP Code, monthly rent, number of bedrooms, and unit size.
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Yardi (yardi.com) has been committed to the design, development, and support of real estate investment management and property management software for three decades. With the Yardi Multifamily Suite, Yardi Commercial Suite, and Yardi Investment Suite, Yardi Voyager is a full business real estate management platform that includes marketing, leasing, CRM, operations, accounting, ancillary services and investment management with portfolio-wide business intelligence and platform-wide mobility. Yardi serves clients around the world from offices in North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East.
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Pac is no1 as the only person to give him a close fight in 7 years is JMM. What i hear you say Bradley gave him a close fight? Er no actually he didnt, daylight robbing Pac and being given a gift decsion hardly means a close and competitive fight. Bradley said he had to take the fight to win, which he didnt, which means by his own admission means there is no way on gods earth he could have won that fight, cos taking the fight to Pac certainly isnt what he did.
Floyd beating Cott who wasnt p4p top 10, SSM who was considered top 10 at the time but wasnt cos hindsight tells us that, and sucka punching Ortiz doesnt qualify for being top p4p fighter material.
What have you done lately people have the cheek to ask Pac, more like what has Floyd done lately and more accurately not that lately as well considering he hasnt fought for 5 years.?
he's fought twice in the last 13 months and was in jail for 2 months, why are you whining...ortiz KO/Cotto ud12 @154 > close decision to JMM/ robbed by bradley
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Monday Night Football Helps ESPN Win the Night in All Key Male and Adult Demos
Last night's ESPN Monday Night Football telecast – a 30-24 Chicago Bears road victory over the Philadelphia Eagles – helped ESPN win the night among all networks – broadcast or cable – in all key male and adult demos. The telecast averaged:
- 12.3 household coverage rating (10.7 U.S. rating)
- 12,219,000 households
- 16,847,000 viewers
- ESPN won the night among all networks in all key male and adult demos; finished second in both households and viewers
- MNF led all programs Monday night in the delivery of all key male and adult demos; finished second in both households and viewers
- The MNF telecast ranks as the fourth-largest audience on cable television in calendar year 2011 in households (fifth among viewers)
Local market ratings:
- Chicago: 20.8 rating on ESPN and a 12.4 rating on WCIU-IND, for a combined 33.2 rating.
- Philadelphia: 19.5 rating on ESPN and a 13.3 rating on WPHL-IND, for a combined 32.8 rating.
MNF season averages (thru 9 weeks/10 games):
- 9.8 household coverage rating (8.4 U.S. rating)
- 9,649,000 households
- 13,181,000 viewers
Source: Nielsen
ESPN Digital Platforms
On Sunday and Monday, NFL content across ESPN digital platforms – including ESPN.com, ESPN Fantasy, the ESPN mobile Web, ScoreCenter and WatchESPN – logged an average minute audience of 175,000 users, a 17 percent increase compared to the same two days last season (source: Adobe/Omniture). ESPN.com logged an average minute audience of 111,000 users to the NFL section alone, up five percent from last year, while NFL content on ESPN Mobile Applications generated an average minute audience of more than 64,000 users, a 43 percent gain.
Next week, ESPN's MNF features a NFC North rivalry game as Aaron Rodgers and the defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers – the NFL's lone remaining undefeated team – host Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, November 14, at 8:30 p.m.


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Gregory Johnsen, a highly regarded Yemen expert from Princeton University, said in an interview that he believes the English-language Al Qaeda magazine to be authentic, though he concedes that "it's difficult to tell with any degree of accuracy because I haven't seen the whole thing."
It's similar to what Al Qaeda puts out in Arabic. They'll pull in stuff from what Bin Laden wrote, from what a Middle Eastern scholar wrote; the hodge-podge is very much in keeping with the editorial slant.
They've put out about 13 issues in Arabic, and in one of them that came out recently, the head of [Al Qaeda on the Arabian Peninsula] makes a very similar point, saying that it takes very little money and expertise to build a bomb; you could do it from items out of your mother's kitchen.
There are very few websites that are up, and these people tend to live in a conspiratorial mindset. They're always accusing each other of being a spy.
What this means is that we're seeing the culmination of something a lot of people in Western intelligence agencies have been suspecting for a while. Al Qaeda has been able to recruit and welcome into their ranks people who can speak fluent English, idiomatic English. This is something where, in my view, Al Qaeda is really able to expand the potential pool of recruits. In the past, they'd have needed to be able to read a lot of Arabic, which is something that [many potential recruits] did not do well. This magazine opens a whole new line of potential recruits for the organization.


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Central MA Up + Comer: Compex Software Founder Jonathan Vo
Thursday, April 03, 2014
A conversation with Jonathan Vo
SW: What made you decide to open your own company?
JV: Compex Software came about as result of a project that I'd worked on while I was a student at WPI and worked part-time for a local manufacturing company located in the now Biotech Gateway Park in Worcester. I was given the assignment to automate and integrate many of the manual production processes within the shop into a single comprehensive database system. At first, it was just part of my job, which I enjoyed doing very much. Once the software package was completed and had a proven successful record, my employer actually recommended the solution to another closely related but independent company managed by a family member.
With their encouragement and financial assistance, they urged me to go on my own and start a business to sell this software solution to other companies in this specialized industry. It was a reasonable arrangement for everyone at time because I was still a part-time student intern and they did not have a budget for full-time in-house IT/Software developer. They introduced me to other business members of the industry association and the company grew through word-of-mouth. The company was incorporated in 1994 with the help of co-founder Mike Roberts, who also worked for one of the manufacturing companies that helped develop and invest in the first version of our software product.
SW: What exactly does Compex do?
JV: At Compex Software, we design, develop and implement integrated business management software solutions to help small- and medium- sized businesses manage their operations. This includes manufacturing processes, inventory tracking, job costing, quality control, and accounting functions. We go beyond the typical generic over-the-counter solutions such as Quickbooks, Quicken, Peachtree, etc. by working very closely our clients to develop niched vertical applications to help them meet some of the industries strict quality standards such as ISO, NADCAP, and Military Specifications.
SW: What led you to this career path?
JV: Ever since I was a kid I have been fascinated by science and technology, especially when it comes to using machines or tools to make our lives easier. I do recall from my early childhood that life in the old country (Vietnam) was not so easy; most tasks were done with manual labor. Lack of resources from basic things like electricity, fuel for cooking, running machines, to access to books often kept me daydreaming about a better way of doing things or just a better place to be.
In my early years in the United States, I spent a lot of time at the Worcester Public Library. First, because I didn't have many other places to go to and second, I had access to so much collective knowledge for free. Some of the books I had my hands on were on the subject of electronics and computers. The thought of being able to tell a machine what to do and it performing fast, repeatedly without complaining, and without failing, was so intriguing that it kept me wanting to learn more.
My first simple program was written for a low-end Casio programmable calculator (I couldn't afford an HP programmable calculator at the time) to solve quadratic equations. I eventually saved enough money to purchase a fully functional computer with built-in BASIC language interpreter that came with a (whopping) 2K of RAM, and a keyboard, and it could be connected to a black and white TV.
I invested over $200 into that Timex Sinclair 2000 computer, which at the time was a fortune for me. I started to write many BASIC programs on that computer, which I was able to save and retrieve on a regular audiocassette tape. My first real job was a computer operator at Burroughs Corp. (now Unisys) as a student intern during my senior year in high school. With a real paying job, earning $10 an hour back in the early 90s when the minimum wage at the time was around $3.50, I could afford to buy better computers and developed more complicated software over time. But my passion for using technology to solve bigger and more challenging problems really has not changed much over the years.
SW: What is on the drawing board for 2014?
JV: For organizations of any size, one of the challenges has always been the ability to collect pertinent and timely data from many sources and deliver it to the people in management/everyone on the team wherever and whenever appropriate, so that they can make better business decisions. This challenge is even more acute in today's hyper-global competitive environment, especially for the manufacturers in the US. Up and down the supply chain, everybody is pushing for high quality, just-in-time production, and fast-turn-around delivery of products while maintaining low costs.
We are trying to alleviating some of the problems by developing software applications that could be deployed on any device, leveraging our client's existing IT infrastructure from servers, desktops, tablets, smartphones, to embedded devices. The idea is to extend our client's capability to capture and share data from anywhere in near to real-time without the unnecessary costs and extra burden on the end-users. At the same time, we are addressing a monumental internal challenge of being able to deploy and to support multiple platforms in an ever-fast changing technology environment. It is the Holy Grail of the software development community, being able to write once and deploy anywhere. We are getting closer.
SW: You have gone from a Vietnam boat refugee who came to the United States by yourself at 12 to the founder of a software company. Can you share your story?
JV: It was after the fall of Saigon, when South Vietnam was taken completely by the communist North Vietnam that marked the beginning of my journey to America. Promptly after the war ended and for many more years to come, nearly everyone who had ties with the previous government was forced to indoctrinate to a new way of life, whether in prison, re-education camps, or in new economic zones (a creative way to use people to clear unexploded ordinance left behind from the war). The new government was determined to eradicate the old system and replace with a new one. Both of my parents were educators and had positions in the US-backed South Vietnamese government. As such, we were classified as people that needed re-education.
Needless to say, life was not easy for all of us. We endured many years of economic and social hardship. Food and other basic necessities were rationed. Education and job opportunities were limited, as only people with connections to the communist party had better options. Many people that were in similar positions risked everything—including their lives—to escape the hardship and injustice in order to seek a better life anywhere that would accept them. Most escaped by boat, and the exodus started immediately after April 30th 1975 and lasted for nearly two decades.
My parents, who wisely recognized that there was no future for any of us, took a chance and planned for my escape. I was chosen due to being the oldest boy in the family because the risks were just too great for the entire family to leave all at once. We knew first-hand of many families and friends who attempted and were never heard from again. I was 12 years old and had just finished eighth grade. I vaguely knew what was going on.
It was at the start of the summer vacation, June 1981, a perfect time for my escape as other people whom my parents knew were also secretly planning to leave. The ruse that they used with the local authorities who closely monitored the movement of all citizens, was that I was to travel and stay with my grandparents at a farm and to return at the beginning of the new school year.
I could remember vividly waving goodbye to my parents in a dark alley in the middle of the night, in a strange place I have never been, surrounded by people all seeming to be in a hurry to go somewhere. Looking back I could faintly see both of them crying, silently in the shadows. I didn't know exactly why at the time, as I was told they'd be seeing me again by the end of the summer.
Things happened really fast. By daylight I was in the middle of the ocean surrounded by water as far as the eye could see. I had never been anywhere near a beach up until that point in my life. We were on this tiny fishing boat over packed with people from bow to stern. For days, the boat appeared to be heading nowhere—the same scene repeated day after day and night after night. Except for one occasion, we were stopped by a bigger and faster boat with many guns. They took most of the little possessions that the people brought with them, but we were lucky that they did not take more. We were left to go on our way. We saw other ships in the distance occasionally, but none would stop.
Our luck changed on the fifth day, when from out of nowhere in a distance horizon came a pair of wings; it felt as though heaven sent angels from above. It was a Navy patrol plane that spotted us and dropped a smoke signal near our boat. Within an hour or so, an enormous Brazilian oil tanker came by and rescued all of us. I was told later that a huge storm came up shortly after the pickup, and only at the request of the US Navy in coordination with the world refugees' agencies would a commercial vessel stop to pick up a boatload of people at sea and drop them off at refugee camps scattered throughout the region.
I was lucky enough to have spent only five months in a Singapore refugee camp because of my minor status before being sponsored by the Catholic Charities and immigrated to United States. It was during my time in the refugee camp that I came to a realization that I'd been sent on a journey with no chance of returning, and never to see my family again.
My new life began in the US on a cold November day around Thanksgiving 1981. In retrospect, I feel so lucky to be alive every single day of my life, as so many other unfortunate souls try to search for freedom and a better life but never make it.
SW: Who or what is the biggest influence in your life?
JV: In terms of work ethic and the motivation to improve my own life, both of my parents and my paternal grandfather (my other grandparents passed away long before I got to know them) are my biggest sources of inspiration. They came from a very humble background. My grandfather was a poor peasant that performed menial labor job for other landowners as a young man but managed to own his own farm when he passed away. Both of my parents managed to obtain education beyond high school, at a time when none of their siblings had the opportunity to even get an elementary education.
My source of inspiration for servicing and helping other people at a high level comes from the people that I learned about through reading and studying, such as the founders of this country and leaders like President Lincoln and Dr. Martin Luther King. But at a personal level, it comes from the opportunity to interact with and witness so many kind-hearted and courageous everyday ordinary people who perform extraordinary tasks beyond the call of duty, helping others without any hesitation.
SW: What do you do with your free time?
JV: I am very fortunate to have started my own business and am able to manage it on a daily basis, which takes up quite of bit my time. But I am also very mindful of balancing between business and family time. We have three young children and they too need attention and guidance. Helping my wife with the children and family business matters take up another good chunk of my time. What's left I like to spend reading, researching for new ideas, playing and experimenting with a few projects in the garage like robotics, home automation, and sensors, etc. As a family, we do take some time off from work—mostly coinciding with the kids' vacation and major holidays—to travel, visiting local beaches in the summertime and enjoying the company of friends and family.
SW: Are you involved with community service?
JV: I am member of the Worcester Rotary Club. With their motto of "Service above Self", members of the Rotary Club initiate many projects and contribute so many resources to promote and improve communities both locally and around the world. Some of the local projects that I have participated in the past include serving Salvation Army Sunday dinners, fund raising events to help with the water projects in Haiti and the aftermath of the recent devastating earthquake.
Beyond Rotary, my youngest son Timothy, is currently a member of the Boy Scouts, so I devote some of my time to help out the local troops. I try to help out by driving the kids to some of the outing trips and to various bottles and cans fundraising events. I am also helping out with their computer and programming merit badges.
SW: What is a fact that few people know about you?
JV: Few people know that I'd run away from my foster/sponsored home when I was in high school. Not even my own parents knew. Only my closest friend at the time John Lombardi knew, as he and his family took me in for a while. Once I graduated from high school, I lived on the college campus for a year and eventually moved out to share an apartment with other friends.
I was also homeless at the same time that I owned my own rental apartment building. How was that possible? I was living on the first floor in a three-decker that I owned in the city. In trying to save some money and hoping to get more rental income, I decided to move up to the third floor and rent out the first. But things didn't work out as planned, the first floor tenants moved in sooner than expected and the third floor tenants wanted to live there rent-free for a little while longer. I was homeless and had to live in the basement of the office building where I was renting my office space from for a few months, until the eviction process completed its course.
However, despite all the ups and downs and the many obstacles that came into my life, things have always worked out for the better. I attribute that to the invaluable help from the people whom I have come in contact with and from many more people that I have never met in person.
SW: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
JV: If God's willing, I would like to be in the position to help people who are not as fortunate as I am by offering opportunities for them to explore their fullest potential by pursuing their education, employment and/or business ventures. What I mean by that is through my work and our collective effort in the business, we will be able to offer financial assistance to those with limited means but with a strong desire for quality education, creating more career opportunities for those who want to join our team and assisting entrepreneurs by investing in their innovative startup business ventures.
Central MA Up + Comer is a weekly profile of a member of the next generation as they are making their mark on the Central MA workforce and community. Join us every Thursday for a look at the careers and lifestyles of the local digital generation. If you have suggestions for a profile, email [email protected].
Susan D. Wagner is president of Susan Wagner PR, a boutique public relations firm invested in meeting client's goals with integrity and creativity.
Related Slideshow: 14 To Watch in Central Mass in 2014
Joseph Cox
EcoTarium's Cox, who took the helm in 2012, is one to certainly watch in 2014. If you don't know Joe, he helped raise over $26.5 million at his previous post at the Galisano Children's Museum in Florida – and broke attendance projections in the process. If a track record of success is any indicator of a future one, expect to see amazing things at the Ecotarium.
Thanks to a $250,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, EcoTarium will soon house one of the most unique exhibits in the country. A team of researchers led by Robert L. Ryan, professor of landscape architecture and regional planning at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, along with Worcester's Clark University and Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles, will integrate the science of urban systems into a new "City Science" exhibit.
Next City Manager
With Michael O'Brien's departure from the City Manager post he'd held since 2004 for the private sector, Ed Augustus got tapped from his Director of Communications post at Holy Cross to fill O'Brien's shoes – but for an interim basis only. The former McGovern staffer and State Senator will take the helm for nine months only, leaving the big question in 2014 as to who will be the next City Manager.
The next City Manager will have a myriad of issues to deal with, from economic development, to crime – a top issue as far as residents are concerned. Will the next City Manager address the fact that while more than 40 percent of Worcester's population is a minority, the City has more than 1,600 full- and part-time city employees and well over 80 percent of them are white. Will city government ever reflect the population of Worcester?
Michael Carter-Williams
The Hamilton native, who did a stint at Syracuse before declaring for the NBA draft this year, is already making an impact as a pro.
In February, GoLocal's John Barone broke the news that Hamilton native, and Syracuse Orange guard, Michael Carter-Williams would declare for the 2013 NBA draft after his sophomore season.
Carter-Williams, a 2011 McDonald's All-American at St. Andrews in Rhode Island, was drafted 11th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. He is currently having himself quite a rookie year, with 17.6 point and 7.8 assist per game averages.
Eric Dickson
Dr. Dickson, who was named President and CEO of UMass Memorial Health Care this past February, will no doubt continue to have an influential role in the community.
During his tenure to date, challenges have included financial and labor issues, but also oversight of major changes as well -- Dickson appointed a new president of UMass Memorial Medical Center, Patrick Muldoon, and embarked on closer collaboration with Baystate Health to improve quality, access, and affordability of care.
Brad Wyatt
Republican activist and Boylston school committee member Brad Wyatt will definitely be someone to watch in 2014, having just announced he's running for State Representative.
Wyatt is eyeing Hank Naughton's seat in the 12th Worcester District, as Naughton's now seeking the office of Attorney General. According to the Red Mass Group, the district, which includes Boylston, Clinton, Lancaster, and Berlin is the 38th most Republican leaning district in the Commonwealth. Scott Brown took the 12th in 2010 63-36, and Charlie Baker got 51% to Deval Patrick's 40%. Could Wyatt see a similar success in 2014? Stay tuned.
Neema Hakim
The Holy Cross senior is no stranger to politics – both locally, and in Washington, DC, having worked as an intern in the Office of Communications at The White House (and before that both in the office of the Governor of Massachusetts and the Mayor of Worcester.)
As President and co-founder of the Worcester Student Government Association, Hakim told GoLocal's Susan Wagner, "Lately I have been describing myself as a pragmatist. I'm definitely a dreamer, but I believe the only way to get anything done is to make an honest assessment of where things stand and then go from there."
Medical Marijuana
Who will get medical marijuana licenses in Worcester County will be watched for certain in 2014.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health in November released the names the 100 applicants for potential medicinal marijuana dispensaries who made it through to Phase 2 of the state's licensing process. Worcester was named by 10 different applicants, more than any other city. The county itself has 14 finalists for dispensaries, more than any other county than neighboring Middlesex, which has almost twice the population.
Future of the T&G
What will become of the Telegram and Gazette will no doubt be closely watched in 2014.
GoLocal's Dean Starkman wrote in November of the scenario, "The Telegram and Gazette, a wallflower among New England newspapers that has suffered years of benign neglect by distant owners, seemed poised for a revival, after John Henry scooped it up as part of his landmark deal to buy the Boston Globe. Now a month later, he's putting it on the block."
The potential future of the paper that has a nearly 150-year presence in the city and circulation of roughly 75,000 was broken down by Starkman. One of the major question marks is if new ownership would be local, or a return to a New York parent company.
John Giangregorio
The quintessential power player in Worcester has been a tireless advocate for the Commonwealth's tourism and visitor industry – with clear focus on developing the Canal District and the Blackstone Valley.
Giangregorio sits on the boards of Preservation Worcester and the Worcester Convention and Visitor Bureau, and also serves on the steering committee of Citizens for Business and as representative for the Canal District on the Mayor's Small Business Roundtable.
Be Like Brit
The legacy of Britney Gengel, who perished in the 2010 Haiti earthquake while on a service trip with Lynn University, continues to move forward through the Be Like Brit orphanage.
What started as a project built in her memory is now home to 35 children, and employs more than 40 full-time employees. According to the Be Like Brit website, hundreds of American and Canadian college students and other volunteers visit or volunteer at Be Like Brit each year.
Joseph Corazzini
He might have gotten the nod earlier this year for his cool factor, but GoLocal is putting Corazzini on our list of people to watch because of his "kid" factor.
While we feature the business and political minds needed to move Worcester – and all of Central Mass – forward, we recognize that the future of the Commonwealth depends on the education, and development, of our youth.
Victoria Waterman
Waterman, the CEO of Girls, Inc., didn't always know she'd end up in the role of spearheading the 97-year-old organization in Worcester that allows girls the ability to participate in enrichment programs and get the tools, opportunities, and encouragement needed to grow.
A 20 year veteran of the mortgage banking industry, Waterman created "Divorce Mortgage Specialists" to help women in transition, before switching gears to head up Leading Women Massachusetts as President, providing cutting-edge leadership development solutions for women in organizations. Now, Waterman is setting her sights on the 100 year anniversary of Girls Inc. in 2016.
Central Rock Gym
Could 2014 be the year you start climbing to the top? If you haven't already been to a Central Rock Gym, watch out, because you could just catch the climbing bug.
Now in four locations in MA and CT, the gym offers climbing opportunities for all ages and abilities, and hosts climbing camps, regional, national – and international – competitions.
Lynette Paczkowski
Trial attorney Paczkowski is as busy out of the courtroom as she is in – sitting on the Community Legal Aid Access to Justice Campaign Leadership Committee and co-chair of the Young Lawyers' Division of the Worcester County Bar Association, Paczkowksi is also the founding member and President of the Young Professionals Women's Association.
With goals of serving as a platform for women to share their voice on issues relating to the region's vitality, connecting with women through social and educational events, and providing opportunities for self-enrichment, the YPWA's esteemed found was recently named a 2013 Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Star.
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