text:
Software Eats the World Now riffs a great Tech Crunch post smashing it into Blue Ocean Strategy and Start with Why as we are all softwareists now.
|Scooped by Martin (Marty) Smith
Get Started for FREE
Sign up with Facebook Sign up with Twitter
I don't have a Facebook or a Twitter account
Your new post is loading...
Software Eats the World Now riffs a great Tech Crunch post smashing it into Blue Ocean Strategy and Start with Why as we are all softwareists now.
Most marketers view social media as a must-have strategy, because it produces results. A disadvantage is that it can quickly become an enormous time sink.
Martin (Marty) Smith's insight:
All 9 tips new to us and we may use #3 and #7. Marty
Confessions of a social media exec on influencer marketing: 'We threw too much money at them' - Digiday
From digiday
A social media executive is frustrated with influencers.
Martin (Marty) Smith's insight:
So wait, you mean I could have been paid for this? Always a day late and a dollar short on this kind of stuff (lol). Marty
malek's curator insight, May 18, 2016 6:37 AM
"Influencers are going to start disappearing. Brands are going to start realizing the amount of followers you have doesn't mean shit."
From exela
What is Tripwire Marketing?
From www
Effective storytelling can make all the difference as you create your company's brand.
Martin (Marty) Smith's insight:
Start With Why
B2B News Riffs Day of the Content Marketing Dead
Marketing Questions on Quora Summary
Google's Branded Search is exciting, new & going to blow ecommerce up in five ways. Learn more and see our infographic on the new search revolution.
Check out these awesome examples of emoji marketing from brands like Bud Light and Dominio's.
Martin (Marty) Smith's insight:
Good another marketing to master along with email marketing, conversion marketing, mobile marketing, cause marketing, video marketing and about 50 others. Now Emoji Marketing. Crazy.
"Proving and improving the value of public relations" We feel that the views of the reader are as important as the views of the writer.
Martin (Marty) Smith's insight:
Understanding Creativity
2016 Year of the Story
Beginning of the End - Marty Note
and Tactical web marketing, that time when it was possible to beat the crowd and gain competitive advantage is gone too. When your website is simply another marketing tactic and not connected to the bone and sinew of your company, brand or spirit then you will end up talking to yourself about yourself.
Do you need to create content on the go? Discover six mobile apps to create content for your social media profiles.
Martin (Marty) Smith's insight:
6 Excellent Mobile Apps
The FTC and influence marketing are coming to a show-down and the agency is cracking down on brands and influencers
Martin (Marty) Smith's insight:
Could be a big OUCH for some. If you're paying for reviews or otherwise violating the FTC's standards look out.
Stan Smith's curator insight, May 23, 2016 1:57 AM
If you're paying for reviews and some other frowned upon practices you may want to tighten up your shot group.
Video Hosting Tips
Scoopit Over 300,000 Views - Thank You
Brian Yanish - MarketingHits.com's curator insight, May 11, 2016 8:36 PM
Marty is a must follow. Check out his website http://www.curagami.com
Content Curation Blab
The Video Marketing Challenge shares the create a few expensive branded videos or many cheaper videos rich in feedback loops problem digital marketers face.
Is Planning A Dirty Word?
Google's Branded Search is exciting, new & going to blow ecommerce up in five ways. Learn more and see our infographic on the new search revolution.
Any edge your small business (SMB) can gain to stay in the ring with your heavy weight competitors is crucial. In a world full of millennial customers, your advantage is your mobile presence. Bottom line—if your business is not set up to serve the mobile population, look for a knock out punch to come from the competition.
Via Brian Yanish - MarketingHits.com
Martin (Marty) Smith's insight:
Never forget mobile is more than the phone. Mobile is a commitment to new design ideas, data struc. And user engagement.
malek's curator insight, February 25, 2016 8:23 AM
In the new era of millennial customers, your mobile presence is your competitive advantage
José Manuel Voces García's curator insight, March 1, 2016 1:26 PM
Never forget mobile is more than the phone. Mobile is a commitment to new design ideas, data struc. And user engagement.
The Week On Feedly
Marty Note - Just Because You Can Do Something Don't
Plum Branding Secrets
|Follow us
|How it Works


text:
|Home > National News > Article
It reads like the script of a police drama set against the Sydney skyline: Covert surveillance of a triad drug deal in Crows Nest restaurants; cruising around Chinatown in a triad boss's Mercedes; and $84,000 of public money in a David Jones shopping bag.
The cash was given to an informer - in his own words "a successful informer, don't forget" - to buy just over half a kilogram of heroin from Danny Sum Mok, a leader of the 14K triad in Sydney and Canberra.
But here the script goes awry. The National Crime Authority got their man, Mok - but not the money.
In a case before the NSW Supreme Court, the state Crime Commission failed in its application for the return of the $84,000, which it said was paid to Mok, because the judge was not convinced that he had received it.
Mok is serving a jail sentence of seven years and six months after pleading guilty in 2000 to supplying a commercial quantity of heroin.
But in civil proceedings begun by the commission to recover the "sting" money - and to strip Mok of the proceeds of his activities - Mok denied receiving the cash from the informer.
The informer, who wore a listening device during the operation, said he and Mok drove from Crows Nest to the city, and before getting out of Mok's van he put the money in the glove box.
He had then waited at McDonald's at the Entertainment Centre, and was picked up by a man introduced as Brother Hung, 14K's top man in Australia, who arrived in a Mercedes.
The drug deal was finally done outside the ANZ bank at the corner of Castlereagh and Bathurst streets.
The informer then caught a taxi to the Art Gallery of NSW, where he handed a plastic bag containing heroin to the NCA officers.
But Justice Sully found the transcripts of the bugged conversation - translated from Cantonese - were ambiguous.
He said there had been no constant police surveillance of the informant. ". . . There is no evidence of any attempt by anybody to keep proper overall control of the $84,000, so that there is . . . no corroboration of what [the informer] says that he did with the money."
The judge noted the informer's evidence that he had sold a successful business "in order to fund what he perceived as the lifestyle necessary to give verisimilitude to his activities in the world of drug trafficking". "He felt the National Crime Authority had let him down . . . by not respecting . . . the privacy and security of his family but he denied he was still actuated by animosity."
Justice Sully found the crime commission was unable to make its case for the return of the $84,000. But it could seize proceeds of Mok's criminal activities over six years.
Printer friendly version Email to a friend
Also in National
Wife wins $700,000 damages over HIV husband
ALP president: Give us policies, not a beauty contest
'Al-Qaeda link' baggage handler's passport confiscated
Chemical salesman sorry about dealings with Amrozi
Drug bust that stung the taxpayer for $84,000
Only the poor are paying too much tax, says ACOSS
Safety fears lead to rural flights threat
DPP says sorry over 'murder' victim who's alive
Running legend to give back half of $1.1m damages
Rivkin goes to hospital then to ground
Secrecy lifted on subsidies for drugs
Fears for Senate as rubber stamp
Police station evacuated after woman presents mortar shell
Councils under the gun to merge and share the wealth
Last Post for bank statements
Students scorn GP pay and inflexible hours
Farmers face another winter of discontent
Pressure mounts over free public transport scheme for school students
Death threat against protected witness
Boy not guilty of burning flag
Thwarted ocean rowers brought ashore
|text | handheld (how to)
membership |
conditions |
Copyright © 2003. The Sydney Morning Herald.
|advertise | contact us

subset: commoncrawl


text: Dan, Really neat. Never knew that existed. Thanks! Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Beaver To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 04:18 Subject: Re: Accessible Journal Writing Software Hi, Actually, if you want really simple you could use notepad which comes frree as part of Windows. If you create a file and open it with notepad and it has as its first line ".LOG" then it will automatically drop to the end of the file and enter the current date and time for you. You could then enter your subject and then the rest of your entry. I use it this way as a simple daily log and as a simple diary. From: Samara Raine Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 11:36 PM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Accessible Journal Writing Software Hey, does anyone know of an accessible journal writing software? I want something simple. Something where I can enter a date, a time, a subject (though that's not wholly necessary) and then, of course, the entry. It doesn't have to have all the bells and whistles. I just want something I'll be able to print and have it look clean. Preferably a free program, but if you know of programs that aren't free, let me know about them too. Thanks so much, guys.


text:
Politics of Saturday, 6 October 2012
Source: GNA
Nii Armah Ashitey, Member of Parliament for Korle- Klottey Constituency in the Greater Accra Region has urged members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to forge ahead with unity to ensure victory for the Party in the upcoming general elections.
He said the NDC is a party which stands for peace and development and appealed to the rank and file to forgive and forget each others sins and unite for the party to retain power under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama in the December elections.
Nii Ashitey was addressing members of the NDC Zongo Caucus in the Korle-Klottey Constituency at Adabraka in Accra.
He said the NDC over the last three years had improved the lives of people in the Constituency and developed the areas of Education, Health and Social Infrastructure to continue to up-lift the standards of the people.
Nii Ashitey noted that Korle-Klottey constituency was the seat of Government, adding "We can't afford to lose this seat; lets unite and forge ahead for victory."
He said politicians in their quest for political power give series of promises to win votes of electorates and that the people in the constituency already know 'he' is capable of doing despite he does not occupy a Ministerial position.
Alhaji Osumanu Amadu, Constituency Chairman of the Zongo Caucus said it was important for members to always realize their mistakes and correct them to protect the integrity of the Party.
He said lessons were learnt from the last parliamentary primaries in all constituencies nationwide and that the ideology of the NDC was to serve Ghanaians with respect, dignity and develop all sectors of the country.
Alhaji Amadu noted that the Party's ideology were in the right direction under the late President John Evans Atta Mills and currently President Mahama.
He appealed to members in the constituency and Ghana as a whole to unite and to ensure the party's victory in December 2012.
Alhaji Ismael Bawa, Former Member of Parliament for Ablekumah Central and Executive Member of the Zongo Caucus, noted that peace and unity was more than wealth and urged party members to continue to preach peace in all their endeavors.
He said the all-die-be-die agenda which was being pursued by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) was not out of Ghanaians minds, adding that, "The NDC is a peaceful party and would continue to be peaceful till thy kingdom come."


text:
Groundbreaking Israeli-Palestinian academic cooperation goes forward
The First Middle East Symposium on Dental Medicine � a breakthrough in cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian academics was held Nov. 27 in Jerusalem despite the existing tense political situation.
The symposium, focusing on dental implants, was held under the auspices of the Dr. Walter Cohen, DDS, Middle East Center for Dental Education of the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine.
The symposium is a further expression of the budding relationship that has been launched between the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Al-Quds University, involving in particular the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine and the Al-Quds University Faculty of Dentistry, the first Palestinian school of dental medicine. Under a new agreement between the two schools, significant contacts involving collaboration between senior academics and students in research as well as in teaching and clinical work are being implemented.
Collaborating in the symposium were Case Western Reserve, Drexel and Harvard universities and the University of Pennsylvania in the U.S. and Hacettepe University in Turkey. Leading multi-national companies in dental equipment supplies provided $90,000 in financial support for the event. Internationally known academic figures in dental treatment and research from the U.S., Turkey, France, the U.S., Israel and the Palestinian Authority presented papers at the symposium.
This program is a further expression of the joint statement issued last year in London by the presidents of the Hebrew University and Al-Quds University, Prof. Menachem Magidor and Prof. Sari Nusseibeh, respectively, for continuing efforts �to work together in the pursuit of knowledge for the benefit of our peoples� and to oppose academic boycotts or discrimination.
�We can build bridges at the level of professions and live in peace as human beings. We must be a model for others,� stated Prof. Adam Stabholz, dean of the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, and Prof. Musa Bajali, dean of the Al-Quds Faculty of Dentistry. �As dentists, we know that occasionally a bridge may fail due to a diseased abutment. The decayed abutments of the previous bridges will be replaced by the implants we shall place, guided in their placement by our belief in the ability to work together.�
Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 30 Apr 2016
Published on PsychCentral.com. All rights reserved.


text:
£6m to be shared by Black Country colleges
Three Black Country colleges have scooped more than £6million in Government cash towards redevelopment projects, it was announced today.
Dudley College, Stourbridge College and Halesowen College will receive cash towards work to provide new teaching and student facilities.
It includes £2.2m towards Dudley College's new engineering teaching centre, which will be built in Priory Road.
Stourbridge College has received £2.3m towards a new health and social care building, which will be built at the Hagley Road site.
Bosses at Halesowen College have received £1.9m towards a £5.9m scheme to replace outdated teaching blocks.
An animal care and tourism block has already been built at the campus.
Most Read
Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article.


text:
Meta Search
search across all the following databases:
Data Catalog
Data and documentation
Common questions and answers.
Entire collection of data resources.
Opoid Use and Labor Force Participation
The Future of Free Public Access to Government Information
The Promise of Evidence-Based Policymaking
News: Certificate of Confidentiality
PSC Data Catalog: Study Bibliographic Details:
|Access to Files:
|Data and Documentation
|Elementary and Secondary General Information System (ELSEGIS): Merged Federal File, School Year 1976-1977 [United States]
|Study Number:
|Catalog Date:
|Primary Investigator(s):
|United States Department of Education. National Center of Education Statistics
|This file contains school district-level from the following source files: (1) Survey of School Systems:ELSEGIS School District Universe for School Year 1976-1977, (2) Survey of Local Government finances, Schooly Year 1976-1977, (3) Elementary and Secondary School Civil Rights Survey, Fall 1976, (4) State-administered Program File, School Year 1976-1977, (5) Elementary and Secondary Staff Survey: EEO-5, Fall 1976, (6) Special Tabulations of Census Data By School District: 1970 Census, 1973-1974 School District Boundaries, and (7) Equalized Property value File (EPV), School Year 1976-1977
| by Title . by Number . Search . Browse . Help . Next |


text:
Not what you are looking for? Ask the experts!
Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
Last month I used Norton's Live Help to try and resolve the problem of my laptop's slow start-up, the cause of which appeared to be Norton taking a long time to register its green 'Protected' status.
The technician who took control of my laptop concluded that Norton could only load after its sidebar icon had loaded and it was the delay in this icon loading that was causing start-up to take 8 minutes regardless of how many or how few other programmes he set as enabled/disabled either within Norton's Start-Up Manager or from within 'msconfig', as well turning on and off 'Early Load' within Antivirus/Settings. His recommendation to resolve the 360 Sidebar Icon issue was to upgrade from Norton 360 v.3 to v.4. However, as his various trials and tests had already taken over an hour to reach this point I was unable to stay online any longer and we had to end the session before upgrading.
Yesterday, I finally got around to upgrading to v.4 but the problem remains, albeit manifesting itself in a slightly different manner.
The slow start-up process under v.3 happened like this: 3 minutes after commencing 'start-up' the sidebar would appear but the Norton 360 icon shown in the sidebar would take a further 5 minutes to change from its 'spinning circle of dots' status to its green 'protected' status. Once the sidebar icon showed 'protected' a similar 'protected' 360 icon would appear in the bottom RHS taskbar. Furthermore, until 'protected' status was shown I was unable to open/use any programme.
Now that I've upgraded to v.4, start-up is still taking 8 minutes but the order of how things appear on screen has changed. Firstly, a 'Protected' icon appears in the bottom RHS taskbar after only 2 minutes but I am still unable to open/use any programme until the sidebar Norton icon appears. However, whereas under v.3 the sidebar would appear after 3 minutes but show a spinning 360 icon for a further 5 minutes, now the sidebar doesn't appear at all until all 8 minutes have fully passed and when it finally does appear the 360 icon is already in 'Protected' mode.
I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro A200laptop running Vista Business SP2 (32 bit) with 4GB of 667MHz RAM (256MB VRAM), an Intel Core2 Duo T7500 2.20GHz processor and 200GB HDD of which only 64GB is currently used (136GB is free). I don't have any games loaded and primarily use this laptop for basic Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Windows Mail, Internet Explorer) and AutoCAD 2004
If anyone is able to suggest a solution I would be most grateful.
[edit: Please refrain from posting identifying information per the Participation Guidelines and Terms of Service.]
Re: Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
Hi imstartin:
The issue may be more related to Vista than N360, other than the fact that there are that many more drivers loading at the same time. This information may be helpful.
Q. Widows sidebar sometimes starts before the internet
connection and the gadgets don't work till later. Maybe there's a way of
disabling sidebar and have it start last????
A.I am familiar with that little quirk, and it's because most network adapters
don't initialize very quickly under Vista. Basically, the only option there
would be to disable it completely and manually initiate the gadget bar after
a connection is established.
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
It may be that Microsoft support can bne of more assistance as the Vista boot sequence can be edited.
Re: Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
About a year ago, I had a similar problem with a computer running WinXP. In my case it turned out to be that part of a program which I had uninstalled was still running. I have since retired that old machine and so no longer have notes for that incident. Thus I can't be specific.
It may be that Norton360 is not the cause of your problem but the victim. Look through the list of running services for something that doesn't belong. This could be a service belonging to a program which you have deleted. Also, if there is a program you installed, other than Norton360, whose installation coincides with the onset of this problem, that program may be the culprit.
During the computer start-up routine a lot is going on. There could be a piece of orphaned software that is looking for a no longer present parent. Think of a stalled car on a busy highway..
Some programs install one or more subsidiary programs. When the main program is uninstalled the subsidiary may not automatically go with it. Check the list of installed programs for something that doesn't belong.
I know this isn't a specific, dead on answer for you. In my case I did a lot of searching on the internet before running across a tip that led to a solution.
Re: Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
Hello imstartin
Welcome to the Norton Community Forum
What was the security program on your computer before you installed N360? How was that security program removed? If there was another security program installed, did you use the removal tool from the previous security program a few times with a reboot after each run of it.? Do you have any other real time security programs installed now? Was your computer clean of any malware before you installed N360? Sorry for all the questions, but it helps to trouble shoot also. Thanks.
Re: Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
Hello Imstartin
Do you have the latest drivers etc from the Toshiba website for your model of laptop? Has everything been updated since you got the laptop? Being wireless can slow down things also. Have you tried taking the router out of the picture and see if is any faster without it? Is perhaps the firewall on the router set too high?
Re: Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
Did the technician actually remove N360 at any time, using the removal tool and rebooting? When you upgraded each version, did you do a clean install by removing the previous version or were the upgrades over-installs?
Have you completely uninstalled N360 to see if that made any difference to the boot time? I'm wondering if there are some conflicting leftovers. Is there anything in Task Manager that seems unusual?
Vista is kind of a stinker as the boot process is so involved. At startup, the Bios load the master boot record, which loads the partition boot record, which loads the boot manager, which finally loads the operating system loader application.There are a lot of places in there to cause issues, and it will likely turn out to be a combination of things rather than just one.
Re: Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
imstartin wrote:
Other than installing HP printer software...
I'd suggest that it is a Service installed by the HP software, the 'HP CUE DeviceDiscovery' service that is causing the problem. I found that this service would hang every time Vista started up resulting in the slow startup symptoms you are describing. Please follow the instructions in this post to see if this particular HP Service is causing you an issue:
http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/Start-Up-Programs-Editing-in-Vista-using-Windows-Defender/m-p/121297If the service is hanging, then you need to either disable it or set it to start up manually.
Re: Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
The best thing to do would be to download the Norton removal tool to your desktop, as well as the v4 of N360. Then you can disconnect from the net, run the tool twice, reboot each time, and then reinstall N360. Once it is in, you should be able to reconnect and just click on support>subscription status. It should pick it up automatically. It is always a good idea to have your key on the off chance that it thinks it needs it, though.
Choose the correct link for N360 standard or premium as the key is specific to each. Standard has 2 M of offline storage and premium 25 if that helps to identify your version. Once in, run liveupdate until there are no more and then reboot.
Let us know how it goes.
Re: Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
That is very good information, elsewhere. As I say, it is likely to be an unfortunate combination of things.
Re: Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
Hello Imstartin
Also before you uninstall N360, please back up your identity safe file if you use that feature of the program. Then you will be able to reinstall it afterwards.
Please follow these instructions to save your Identity Safe information by creating NPM file.
Thanks to Yaso for the link.
Just wanted to add that to Delph's instructions. Thanks.
Re: Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
I'm a great supporter, both figuratively and literally, of HP printers but I have to say that their software does seem to interfere with the operation of computer on which it is installed. In many cases it is not really necessary especially if you are prepared to check the HP Website from time to time for updates and fixes for the basics and to leave out their software for doing things you may well have other software to handle like picture editing.
I only just read through this thread and was about to suggest exactly what elsewhere suggested so I'm glad it worked for you.
Re: Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
Hello Imstartin
Are you still able to use the printer if you have the service as disabled rather than as manual.?
Re: Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
Hello imstartin
Thanks for answering my question. Glad that all is working now as it should be.
Re: Norton 360 Causing Slow Start-Up
Normally the only thing a USB connected printer or other hardware needs in order to print is a driver and for many printers there is a basic driver as part of Windows. However these included drivers are usually not fully featured and some functions like automatic duplex printing or push button scanning may not work until you install the HP driver (or software that contains it) for your specific model of printer scanner or All-in-One device.
The rest of what you get with the full package of software that comes with the hardware is likely to be icing on the cake although some of it is in fact useful such as troubleshooting or checking for software and driver updates but it's rarely essential.
As you probably know the important thing with USB devices is that you must install the driver / other software before you plug in the USB cable connecting the device to the computer; if you do not then if there is a Windows included driver Windows will pre-empt the installation, install its driver and not the more specialized one ....
So when you have a problem like yours one of the first troubleshooting/fact finding steps can be to disable temporarily everything in the Startup list that may relate to the device -- or even everything -- and see if that cures the startup problem. If it does then you can start focussing in on which one or which group is the trigger.
Similarly, uninstalling the software that came with the device, except for the driver, can help pinpoint the source of the problem.
In your case pinpointing that network related device fits in with they way Windows can spend 15 - 20 minutes in some cases trying to find a network connection and since there is none .......


text:
DANIEL WAGNERStocks drifted higher Monday in a fourth consecutive listless session. Traders waited for corporate financial results to start rolling in so they could look for clues about the economy. In the unofficial kickoff to earnings season, Alcoa, considered an economic bellwether because so many companies use its products, said it lost $34 million from October through December because of lower demand for aluminum. The loss amounted to 3 cents per share. Analysts surveyed by FactSet, a provider of financial data, had expected a loss of 2 cents per share. Alcoa said revenue was $6 billion, compared with an estimate of $5.7 billion. The results were released after the market closed for the day. Alcoa stock finished up 2.9 percent, the biggest gain of the 30 companies in the Dow Jones industrial average. It was little changed in after-hours trading. The Dow closed up 32.77 points, or 0.3 percent, at 12,392.69. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index gained 2.89 points, or 0.2 percent, to 1,280.70. The Nasdaq composite index rose 2.34, or 0.1 percent, to 2,676.56. Stock trading has been subdued in recent days. The Dow's high and low were only 75 points apart Monday. In all of 2011, trading was that narrow on only 26 days. In the final five months, the average daily swing was 249 points. The broader market has been calm, too. The S&P rose 19 points Jan. 3, the first trading day of the year, but has risen or fallen by less than four points each of the following four days. Volume was light Monday, as it has been all but one trading day this year, at 3.28 billion shares. Last year, about 4.3 billion shares changed hands on an average day. Other markets were fairly quiet. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note fell to 1.96 percent from 1.97 percent Friday.
- Log In
- Newsletters
Access insights and guidance from our Wall Street pros. Find the product that's right for you.
- Action Alerts PLUS
- Daily Swing Trade
- Income Seeker
- Quant Ratings
- Real Money
- Real Money Pro
- Stocks Under $10
- Top Stocks
- Trifecta Stocks
- Real Money Pro Portfolio
- Chairman's Club
- Compare All


text: On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 14:41, Matthew Turk <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > Hi there, > > I've quite a bit of unformatted fortran data that I'd like to use as > input to a memmap, as sort of a staging area for selection of > subregions to be loaded into RAM. Unfortunately, what I'm running > into is that the data was output as a set of "slices" through a 3D > cube, instead of a single 3D cube -- the end result being that each > slice also contains a record delimiter. I was wondering if there's a > way to either specify that every traversal through the least-frequent > dimension requires an additional offset or to calculate individual > offsets for each slice myself and then aggregate these into a "super > memmap." Is the record delimiter uniform in size? Like always 8 bytes or something similar? If so, you can make a record dtype that contains the delimiter and the slice array. np.dtype([('delimiter', '|V8'), ('slice', np.float32, (N, M))]) -- Robert Kern "I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it had an underlying truth." -- Umberto Eco


text:
Hollywood is an endless source of bikini body inspiration — and we're not talking about all the 20-something starlets showing off their Soul Cycle-ready bodies. Celebrities of all ages have been turning it out on the beach this season, and we're celebrating the results of all their hard work.
Splash News Online(3); Fameflynet
In the twenties age demo, Vanessa Hudgens flaunted her toned physique while vacationing in Maui, Hawaii in a white bikini featuring a flowy laser-cut bandeau top. Hudgens, 25, is always posting photos of her active lifestyle (and her abs) on Instagram, describing herself as a "#fitnessfreak."
Next, Kate Hudson, 35, showed off her own impressive abs in a white triangle bikini top, belly chain and tie-dye shorts while on vacation with fiancé Matt Bellamy in Ibiza, Spain. So what's her secret? "I'm a DVD girl," Hudson recently told PEOPLE. "I always go back to the Brazilian Butt Lift DVD, which is really fun and a good workout for when you're traveling. You can follow the program. Even if you are a mom, and you have a million things to do and the kids are at school, I love the DVDs. They make it hard to say you didn't have the time."
RELATED PHOTOS: See more photos of stars snapped in swimsuits
Jada Pinkett Smith, 42, is another star whose muscular, fit frame make it hard to believe she's had two kids and is in her fifth decade. The hot Hollywood mom was also on vacation in Hawaii recently, hitting the beach in an assortment of colorful bikinis as she enjoyed beach activities with her family. And lastly, Courteney Cox , who just celebrated her 50th (!) birthday on June 15, gave a tiny black string bikini a spin while on a romantic vacation with her rocker beau Johnny McDaid.
Whose bikini style do you like best? Want to virtually high-five these stars for their fit figures? Share your thoughts below!
–Brittany Talarico


text:
Sylasearch 4Language brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
In a sylasearch I give you a syllable-starter, which is the first syllable in the words you are to find. I will also give you a listing of the other syllables that you must use to figure out the 8 words.
Syllable List - al, cute, fec, form, fume, i, ma, mis, mit, nent, se, sion, son, tion, ty
Syllable-starter: per
How many syllables each word has:
1. (2)
2. (2)
3. (2)
4. (3)
5. (3)
6. (3)
7. (3)
8. (5)
AnswerPerfume (per fume)
Permit (per mit)
Perform (per form)
Permission (per mis sion)
Permanent (per ma nent)
Persecute (per se cute)
Perfection (per fec tion)
Personality (per son al i ty)
What Next?
See another brain teaser just like this one...
Or, just get a random brain teaser
If you become a registered user you can vote on this brain teaser, keep track of
which ones you have seen, and even make your own.
Back to Top


text:
Sheldon Theatre Brass Band performs March 30 at The Phipps
The Sheldon Theatre Brass Band will perform in concert on Sunday, March 30, at 7 p.m. at The Phipps Center for the Arts.
The award-winning 30-piece band was founded in 1989 as the resident performing ensemble at the newly-restored, turn-of-the-century, T. B. Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing, Minn. It is currently enjoying its 25th season of music-making. It employs the instrumentation of the traditional British-style brass band and plays marches, overtures, classical transcriptions, jazz, and film music.
In addition to its regular performances at the Sheldon Theatre, it performs at a variety of venues throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and has performed at many festivals throughout the United States including the North American Brass Band Association championships, the Chicago Open, and the Great American Brass Band Festival. It released its fifth compact disc, "Black, White & Blue," in 2009.
Its program will include the following selections:
"Carmen Fantasy" is a virtuosic work written for Doc Severinson and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra which includes all the great parts from Bizet's famous opera. It features trumpet soloist Keith Thompson, who was the band's soprano cornet for six years.
"Call of the Cossacks" is a highly entertaining five-movement piece that takes the listener on a journey to the mysterious East with "Procession of the Tartars," "Gypsy Dream," "Cossack Wedding Dance," and more.
"The Hounds of Spring" is a popular work for wind ensemble by American composer Alfred Reed. Its brass band premiere is made possible by the skillful transcription by band member Steve Ritzenthaler.
"Ad Astra," meaning "to the stars," is an exciting fanfare/overture by Norwegian composer Jacob Larsen.
Two film music favorites are "La Passarella di Addio," from Fellini's 1963 classic "8 1/2," and
"The Incredibles," the superhero soundtrack from the animated Disney hit of 2004.
"The North Star" is a classic British march from the pen of William Rimmer.
Gabriel Faure's beautiful and familiar "Pavane" will also be performed.
Tickets are $22 for adults and $15 for students of all ages. Reservations may be made by contacting The Phipps ticket office at (715) 386-8409 or online at www.ThePhipps.org.


text:
What: Annual St Patrick's Day Celebration
Where: Thursday through Sunday
Where: Gallagher's Irish Pub, 139 Second St., Eureka
Admission: Free, all ages
Gallagher's Irish Pub in Eureka is, of course, going big for St. Paddy's Day this year, introducing the festivities by serving corned beef Thursday through Sunday. The four days of Irish shenanigans and grub will be embellished by musical performances by Poppa Paul, Cheryl and Jay, David Fouche and Seabury Gould. Good Company will take the stage on Sunday from 6 to 9. p.m. Also, the Emerald Coast Dancers will perform 7 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. "As always due to the busy event, no reservations will be accepted and only complete parties will be seated for the Sunday events," according to Gallagher's.
What: A Gathering of Gaelic Ghosts
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 411 F St., Eureka
Admission: Free, all ages
Local ghost-fan Carpathian will host a night of St. Patrick's Day music and ghost stories on Friday at Old Town Coffee & Chocolates in Eureka. "Carpathian invites one and all, old and young to an evening of tales designed to lift your spirits -- and several others -- and chill your blood," according to the announcement. "Accompanying your favorite spectral storyteller will be musicians Amanda Lightfoot-Wright, Lance Ussery as well as Emily and Leo Janzen. Join us for an evening of songs, stories and spookery to celebrate the macabre magic of the Land of Saints and Scholars, with a spectre or two thrown in for good measure!"
What: St. Patty's Day Bash
When: 10 p.m. Friday
Where: Nocturnum, 206 W. Sixth St., Eureka
Admission: $5, ladies free, 21+
Humboldt Republic is throwing an early St. Paddy's Day bash at Nocturnum in Eureka on Friday night. Local DJ O'Fishial will keep the club dancing while 'Republic initiates clothing giveaways. Definitely don't forget to wear green! If anyone has questions, call 497-6270.
What: St. Patrick's Day Party
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Where: Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad
Admission: Free, 21+
Shamrock it up at Cher-Ae Heights Casino starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday with drink specials, giveaways, party-beads and Dr. Squid rockin' in the Firewater Lounge. "Everybody's a little Irish, so bring your green and get ready for a great party."
What: PressureAnya DJs St. Patrick's Party Weekend
When: 10 p.m. Saturday, Sunday
Where: Pearl Lounge, 507 Second St., Eureka
Admission: Free, 21+
Humboldt hard-working PressureAnya DJs will put on a duo of shows highlighting four-leaf fun this Saturday and Sunday night at the Pearl Lounge in Eureka. They'll be spinning 1990s and 1980s mashups, tropical bass music and international hip-hop.
What: Naive Melodies
When: 9:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata
Admission: $10, 21+
Taking part in a "St. Patrick's Day celebration," local Talking Heads cover-stars Naive Melodies will burn down the house shamrock-style at HumBrews on Sunday night. Tickets available online at humbrews.com.
What: Luckyiam, Equipto, more
When: 9 p.m. Sunday
Where: Red Fox Tavern, 415 Fifth St., Eureka
Admission: $10, 21+
With a stroke of fortune, indie rapper Luckyiam of LA's Living Legends will headline the "Stress Free Tour" in Eureka's Red Fox Tavern for St. Patrick's Day on Sunday. Hosted by Zyme and DJ True Justice, the night will also feature performances from Equipto, Michael Marshall, Z-Man, Lroneous and Otayo Dubb. Advance passes are available at theredfoxtavern.com.
What: Deep Groove Society: All Vinyl St. Patrick's Day
When: 10 p.m. Sunday
Where: Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata
Admission: $5, 21+
Deep Groove Society's lucky charms -- vinyl records -- will be spinning exclusively on Sunday night for St. Patrick's Day. The night will also feature a special set from Mr. EW. The event will be free before 10:30 p.m.
What: St. Patrick's Day Dance Party
When: 8:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Nocturnum, 206 W Sixth St., Eureka
Admission: $5 after 9:30 p.m.
After their prequel to St. Patrick's Day on Friday, Nocturnum Night Club will host another event on Sunday -- a St. Patrick's Day dance party.
What: Moonstone Performance Outreach
When: 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St.
Admission: $5 to $10 sliding scale, all ages
On St. Patrick's Day, Trinidad Town Hall will be the site of a full day of music and performing arts including performances by Ashanan, Tripwire, Electica and others. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
What: Shenanigans Celebration
When: 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Dr.
Admission: $20, all ages
The Knights of Columbus Redwood Council is putting on a Shenanigans Celebration that includes the Emerald Coast Irish Dancers, a silent auction and a Pot-O-Gold drawing.
What: Shrek 2 (film)
When: doors open at 5:30 p.m., film at 6 p.m. Sunday
Where: Arcata Theater Lounge, 1036 G St.
Admission: $5, all ages
With all those leprechauns in mind, the ATL is screening a film full of fairytale characters for Sunday's greenlit holiday -- Mike Myers' "Shrek 2."


text:
Prospects tournament in Michigan begins Saturday for Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning is one of eight teams in a prospect tournament hosted by the Red Wings that begins Saturday in Traverse City Michigan. Other teams involved are the Wings, Hurricanes, Stars, Blues, Rangers, Wild and Blue Jackets.
Here is the announcement from the team:
With the 2010 NHL Prospects Tournament set to get underway with opening practices tomorrow in Traverse City, Michigan, TampaBayLightning.com and @TBLightning on Twitter will be the best places to get the most comprehensive coverage of all results and inside information.
TampaBayLightning.com will offer full recaps of all games, team stats as well as behind-the-scenes insight provided by anonymous blogger, the "Lightning Insider". All the action will also be available in real time with live updates on Twitter (@TBLightning).
Tampa Bay will ice a roster of 21 players consisting of former draft picks and invitees. The tournament will feature Tampa Bay, the Detroit Red Wings, Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, Carolina Hurricanes, St. Louis Blues, Minnesota Wild and New York Rangers. It consists of four games each on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday with each team playing each day.
The Lightning roster features 2010 first-round pick Brett Connolly as well as all other picks from this year's draft. Also attending will be highly-regarded prospects Dana Tyrell, Richard Panik, Alex Hutchings, Carter Ashton and James Wright as well as Norfolk Admirals goaltending tandem Dustin Tokarski and Jaroslav Janus.
Schedule: Saturday -- vs. Blues, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday -- vs. Red Wings, 6 p.m.; Tuesday -- vs. Stars, 3 p.m.; Wednesday -- TBD based on record.
Goaltenders -- Jaroslav Janus, Dustin Tokarski.
Defensemen -- Mark Barberio, Brock Beukeboom, Radko Gudas, Adam Janosik, Geoffrey Schemitsch, Teigan Zahn.
Forwards -- Andrew Agozzino, Carter Ashton, Brett Connolly, Mitch Fadden, Alex Hutchings, Brandon Hynes, Jonathan Lessard, Tim Marks, Richard Panik, Doug Rogers, Dana Tyrell, Marc-Olivier Vachon, James Wright.


text:
This accreditation management software organizes and helps schools create presentations to show they are meeting standards. The software can pull in data on learning outcomes and other documentation that show an institution is making continuous improvement. Insight has the ability to export reports that may be self-contained for distribution on CD, flash drive or electronically.
Developed with education in mind, the iPad and its apps, such as iTunes U, provide students with a portable multimedia library. In iBooks, students can access an interactive dictionary or flip through textbooks, photo galleries and 3D images via touchscreen. Thousands of additional educational apps can be downloaded and used in the classroom and be used to communicate with a school's community.
Get It Now from Copyright Clearance Center complements a school's interlibrary loan services by immediately fulfilling patrons' requests for full-text articles from unsubscribed journals. Instead of requiring patrons to navigate between multiple publisher websites—each with different access, payment and invoice methods—Get It Now fulfills content requests through a single centralized service.
The LiveText assessment solution analyzes student learning outcomes and college program accreditation. Administrators can access data reports with aggregated summaries as well as drill downs for detailed analysis. LiveText can report annually or by term on outcomes and goals for departments, programs, majors and both academic and nonacademic divisions.
This software allows institutions to bring/integrate mobile devices into their communications efforts. Mobile Commons accesses user data—such as email and addresses—from a school's CRM so administrators can run far-ranging text messaging campaigns from one dashboard. Text-message alerts for events and breaking news can be sent to an entire community or to specified groups.
Instructors can record and publish courses for on-demand use with this classroom management software. They also can poll students and track their progress. Interactive features allow students to chat and work in smaller groups. Centrally stored in the cloud, classes are accessible anytime.
Tuition Refund insurance helps protect a student's higher education invest-ment if he or she is forced to withdraw from school for covered medical reasons, such as injury, illness, or a mental health condition. Along with the Student Protection Plan, the insurance covers the costs that may not be refunded by an institution, including tuition, academic fees, room and board, books and other eligible education expenses.
Users have more than 100 question types to choose from when designing surveys with this online service. Users can design their own layouts and embed rich media, such as video and images. Questions can either be pulled from professionally designed surveys or an institution can create its own library of questions, messages and media.
This online engagement platform aims to spark collaborative conversations within a higher ed community. Administrators can post a challenge that the institution is facing, such as how to improve sustainability, and let the community help find solutions. Administrators can also post polls and surveys to gauge community interest and sentiment about a particular issue.
The Cascade Server web content management system is designed to help administrators maintain the back end of websites efficiently and reliably. It also can integrate with social media to streamline a school's web marketing efforts. Web managers can create and maintain mobile sites in the Cascade Server.


text:
Photos are for members only!!
Peachmate is a 100% free sex site for adults looking for fun with no strings attached.
Escort ads, casual sex groups, personal ads, video chat and much more.
I Love Püssÿ
I Love Eating it
I Get Hornÿ A lot
I Have A Big Dïçkk
I Need Püssÿ - it's My Medicine Lol
Throw it Backk For Ddy
Dnt frunt - Dnt Hesitate to Hmu!
HMU AT ANY TIME BABE - Dïckk Pics On Deckk
Just Ask.
Kik - AD4EV3RR
Facebook - Armando Rosado
Instagram - Amber_Crombie_


text:
KC Brains Seeds Leda Uno Feminized
Leda Uno from KC Brain industry is one of the most powerful marijuana strains. She is a stable hybrid of a KC 33 and a female Brazilian...
|The cookie settings on this website are adjusted to allow all cookies so that you have the very best experience. If you continue without changing your cookie settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on our website. However, if you would like to, you can change your settings at any time using the Change cookie settings link in the Special menu.
Leda Uno from KC Brain industry is one of the most powerful marijuana strains. She is a stable hybrid of a KC 33 and a female Brazilian...
Leda Uno Feminized Marijuana Seeds by KC Brains Seeds: Leda Uno from KC Brain industry is one of the most powerful marijuana strains. She is a stable hybrid of a KC 33 and a female Brazilian. This superb cross combination make her ideal for both indoor and outdoor growing and can bring a variety to anyone's cannabis garden.
Being sativa dominated, Leda Uno marijuana strain behaves like a typical sativa. Her seeds produce tall thin plant with narrow light green leaves and chunky thick buds. Her average size can reach up to 3m when grown outside, however, inside varieties of this marijuana will keep their height under control and won't stretch taller than 150cm. It takes Leda Uno sativa a bit longer to grow and mature, she also requires more light. Medicine produced from this cannabis lower CBD and higher THC counts which produces a more clear headed, energetic type of high. The flowering stage is relatively short and lasts only 8 to 10 weeks outside, whilst indoor remains from 6 to 8 weeks indoor. KC Brain seeds are thoroughly selected and can guarantee almost 80% of germination. This marijuana variety is very resistant to pests.
When flowering, Leda Uno seeds produce will smell beautifully, but will not stink you out of your home. After her buds reach their maturing stage, they will start spreading more intense and incredibly pleasant lemon aroma which will also remain in her dried product. Lena Uno is a really great yielder, she produce as much as 800gr of a quality product per plant when grown outside, inside yield will make as high as 150gr/per plant. The dried product is very easy to keep and has a long shelf life.
The taste of the smoke is very smooth with a sweet aftertaste, the high is very strong. It gives you an unusually clear buzz and a slightly delayed effect. Smoking Lena Uno cannabis has no hangover or bad effects.
Sex: Feminized
Type: Indica/Sativa
Flowering Time: 8 to 10 weeks
Outdoor Harvest: September
Yield: High
Height: Tall
Genetics: Brazil x Thailand x KC 606
Characteristics: This strain needs space and good soil. Thoughtful and relaxing high


text:
|Page (1) of 1 - 02/27/13
|email article
|print page
Adelaide, Australia, February 27, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Hyperfocal Design releases new High Dynamic Range Image (HDRI) collection, "HDR City Lights." Digital Art developer Hyperfocal Design has developed this HDR collection to be used in studio lighting setups where artists position each HDR light source individually. Unlike existing sets, which are of actual studio lights, Hyperfocal's City Lights set features real-world city light sources such as illuminated offices, car parks, malls, hotel lobbies, and ornate arched windows, as photographed at night. The City Lights HDRIs weigh in at up to 2,300 x 3,300 pixels with super high dynamic range - up to 17 stops. HDR City Lights is Hyperfocal's 11th collection to date, which feature very high resolution, super high dynamic range, and industry leading image quality.
Jay Weston, founder of Hyperfocal Design says, "Artists these days have their pick of HDR studio style soft boxes, umbrellas and other lights, and there are also a number of spherical studio and city environments, but this collection allows artists to get really creative. They can place their light and reflection sources at any position, size or angle they wish for maximum control over the end result, and with unique lighting and reflections unachievable with regular studio light setups."
HDR City Lights is available at Hyperfocal's store as a downloadable collection, it contains a total of 30 images (28 HDRIs and 2 bonus night skies from Hyperfocal's Night Skies collections) and retails for $97 USD. Alternatively, customers can purchase each file individually for $9.50.
Contact Information:
Hyperfocal Design
Jay Weston
Contact via Email
Click here to read the full story: Hyperfocal Design's "HDR City Lights," Out Now
Press Release Distributed by PR.com
Copyright 2010 PR.com
Page: 1
Keywords:Communications,Graphic Design,Construction & Property,Architecture,Manufacturing,Retail,Online Retail,Technology,Games & Entertainment,Graphics,Printing & CAD,Multimedia,Software
Related Sites:
Related Newsletter:


text:
Related Products:
With an iconic design and 1/2 oz of Gold, the American Gold Eagle combines the best aspects of collectibility and bullion investment appeal, which has made it America's preferred Gold coin.
Coin Highlights:
- Coins may be cleaned, nicked, scratched or otherwise circulated.
- Contains 1/2 oz actual Gold weight.
- Coins will be in protective plastic flips.
- Obverse: Adapted from Augustus Saint-Gaudens' famed Gold Double Eagle design, which features Lady Liberty in front of the Capitol building holding in her right hand a fiery torch and an olive branch in her left. Her hair is flowing back behind her in the wind signifying forward movement against a background of sun rays.
- Reverse: Designed by Miley Busiek showing a male bald eagle in flight carrying an olive branch to his nest, where a female awaits with her young.
- Produced by the U.S. Mint in West Point, NY.
Add this slightly off quality coin to your cart today!
Reviewed by 1 customers
Sort by
I bought it, as advertised, with abrasions. It arrived with a mild scratch on both sides but I was only interested in its gold content and so it represented a good value.
- Recognized Brand
We provide all of our customers with a refund, return and / or exchange on everything we sell including all bullion and certified coins. If for any reason, you have a problem, please feel free to call us. We will always do our best to accommodate you.


text:
powered by
Please Wait
Digital Edition Subscribers:
Read Roadracing World Magazine Now >
Find Issues
Digital Magazine
Where To Buy
Rider Search
Racer Support
Create a Rider Profile
Action Fund
Join Now
Forgot my password!
Keep me signed in
Sign In
Digital Edition Subscribers:
Read Roadracing World Magazine now
Jul 2, 2013
RoadracingWorld.com Now Optimized For Mobile Devices
© 2017, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
(This original, copyrighted material may not be copied, cut and pasted, published or otherwise reproduced in any way in any medium, which means, don't post this on another website or BBS. If you want somebody else to see this, send, share or tweet a link or post a link to this page.)
RoadracingWorld.com's Optimized Mobile Site
Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology's website now is more smartphone-friendly. The most widely-respected, up-to-date source of information about motorcycle road racing, sportbikes and performance riding has been optimized for mobile users. Visit roadracingworld.com from your mobile device and keep current on the latest in the world of road racing.
From mobile devices, users can check Breaking News, Featured Articles, view the latest issue of Roadracing World Magazine and much more.
"We're proud to finally offer our visitors and readers a simple and quick way to check Breaking News on a mobile device while maintaining the updated look and feel of the site," said Roadracing World founder John Ulrich.
The new mobile site is powered by Hookit, the most powerful digital marketing platform for athletes and sports-related companies and brands across the globe.
About Roadracing World
Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology is the leading motorcycle road racing and sportbike publication in America. For more than two decades, Roadracing World has covered everything from Grand Prix, World Superbike and AMA Pro to semi-pro, regional and local racing. From club tracks to the high banks at Daytona, Roadracing World has offered insight and analysis, and provided unmatched on-track testing and evaluation of new motorcycles and products that can only come from professional racers. The magazine is owned and edited by John Ulrich, who won his first road race in 1973 and his most recent in 2012, has earned journalism awards and who has dozens of race wins as well as multiple titles and records as a rider and as the owner of the longest-continuously-operating professional motorcycle road racing team in North America. Every regular contributor and staff writer for Roadracing World is an experienced road racer with wins and championships to their names, providing the reader with an insight that no other magazine can match. That experience is the foundation of an ability to tell BS and PR fluff from fact and a willingness to print the truth. For more information, visit
About Hookit
Hookit is a powerful digital marketing platform for sports. Monster Energy, Dunlop, SPY, GoPro, Yoshimura, Recon Tour, Roadracing World, TransWorld Media, Jeremy McGrath, Justin Barcia, Aaron Gwin, Ryan Guettler and over a million other athletes, brands, spots, events and media partners use Hookit. Hookit exists to support athletes by plugging them into our growing network. Join the Movement -- find Hookit on your phone or
« Previous Article
Next Article »
» More News
Related Articles
RoadracingWorld.com Launches Online Store, Just In Time For Father's Day
Roadracing World Announces Partnership with Hookit and Unveils New, Interactive Website
Top 5 This Week
MotoAmerica: Cycle Gear To Be Series Partner, Title Sponsor Of Sonoma Raceway Event In 2018
Moto2: Mattia Pasini Tops FP2 At Motorland Aragon
MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa Sets The Pace On Rainy First Day At Motorland Aragon (Updated)
Moto3: Aron Canet Fastest During Practice Friday At Motorland Aragon
Moto2: Thomas Luthi Leads, American Joe Roberts 11th In Wet FP1 At Motorland Aragon
Full Screen Modal Title
©2017 Roadracing World, All Rights Reserved.
powered by


text:
It only takes a minute to get started. Fill out our uncomplicated sign up form and login to the website.
This step is optional but will greatly raise your chances of getting interest from other Christian members on the site. Introduce yourself, your pasttimes and upload your best photograph.
Use our website's cutting-edge search to discover members who suit your criteria. Or just browse through listings of Christian singles and discover daters that appear interesting.
Discovered someone who interests you? Send a letter to them or just a wink and see if they're interested. With a little luck you'll be on your way to true love.
It only takes a few clicks


text:
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Thuris, a privately held biomedical and drug development company, and R. Scott Greer, Managing Director of Numenor Ventures LLC, today announced the formation of Izalex Inc., a new company to commercialize the NeuroGraph medical device. Greer, with over 20 years experience in the healthcare industry, will serve as Chairman and CEO of Izalex. Financial terms were not disclosed but Thuris retains a majority interest in the new company.
The NeuroGraph(TM) is a portable, turnkey hardware and software system that enables a health practitioner to run a rapid, non-invasive session during which electrophysiological data are collected from a patient. The device, which is 510K cleared by FDA, measures evoked brain responses and provides detailed comparative information relating a subject's responses to those of carefully examined patients stored in a proprietary database. The system uses proprietary signal processing and statistical learning methods to isolate diagnostic signals in the immensely complicated electrophysiological patterns generated by the brain of awake human subjects.
"The unique capabilities of the NeuroGraph should enable the routine use of EEG and ERP readings in clinical trials and diagnostic applications," said R. Scott Greer, Chairman and CEO of Izalex. "The ability to offer a fast, non-invasive diagnostic tool for CNS disorders will enhance the evaluation of brain-related conditions. With millions of psychiatric diagnoses performed each year, we see a significant market opportunity for the NeuroGraph."
"Scott is an experienced life science executive with an impressive track record of building successful businesses. Under his leadership, we expect Izalex to deliver on the original Thuris goal for the NeuroGraph -- the commercialization of a non-invasive medical device that will deliver much-needed objective patient data to the fields of psychiatry and neurology," said Keith B. Hoffman, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer of Thuris.
About the NeuroGraph
Electrophysiological data, as captured by Electroencephalography (EEG) and Event Related Potential (ERP) tests, contain an information-rich picture of the dynamic physiology of the brain. Researchers have for years used EEG and ERP technology to gain insight into a variety of brain disorders but it has not been possible to use this information for psychiatric diagnosis. Now, after five years of developing hardware, software, and advanced information processing techniques, the NeuroGraph system is able to provide an objective, statistical comparison of a given subject's EEG and ERP dataset against a database of known brain disorders. The techniques can be used as a) an aid to diagnosis in psychiatric medicine and b) an objective tool for enrollment screening and endpoint monitoring in clinical trials of novel pharmaceuticals.
About Thuris
Thuris is focused on pharmaceuticals to treat select Orphan and niche indications, Alzheimer's disease, and Mild Cognitive Impairment. Three Orphan clinical programs are in development. Thuris' drug development efforts originated from the Company's in vitro and in vivo animal models that recreate the hallmarks (including brain inflammation, neuronal inclusions, neurofibrillary tangles, amyloid toxicity, etc.) of major neurodegenerative diseases in just days -- a significant leap forward for neuroprotective drug development. Such advances have enabled Thuris to focus on developing mechanism-based compounds to treat select Orphan indications, Alzheimer's and Mild Cognitive Impairment. Thuris intends, through its co-development partnerships, as well as with its own in-house drug leads, to forward multiple anti-neurodegenerative therapeutics to the clinic. To this end, Thuris has partnered with Cephalon (USA; http://www.cephalon.com/), PRAECIS Pharmaceuticals (USA; http://www.praecis.com/), D-Pharm (Israel; http://www.dpharm.com/), Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals (Italy; http://www.sigma-tau.it/); the Chinese National Center for Drug Screening, SiniWest China, and Degussa BioActives (Germany; http://www.degussa.com/).
About R. Scott Greer and Numenor Ventures
R. Scott Greer, as managing director of Numenor Ventures LLC, is a private investor in and consultant to the biotechnology industry with over twenty years experience. He is a founder of Abgenix, Inc., http://www.abgenix.com/, a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing human antibody based therapeutics, serving as its Chief Executive Officer from its inception in July 1996 through May 2002 and as its chairman since May 2000. Prior to forming Abgenix, Mr. Greer spent five years at Cell Genesys, Inc, initially as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Corporate Development and later as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. Mr. Greer serves as a director of several other companies including two publicly traded firms, Illumina, Inc. and Sirna Therapeutics, Inc. Mr. Greer received a BA in economics from Whitman College and an MBA from Harvard University. Numenor Ventures, based in Santa Barbara, CA, is an investment management company that invests in private life sciences companies.
For further information:
R. Scott Greer
Chairman and CEO
Izalex Inc.
1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 1-389
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
p: (805) 969-9395
f: (805) 969-2995
Keith B. Hoffman, Ph.D.
Chief Operating Officer
Thuris Corporation
p: (949) 417-4623
CONTACT: R. Scott Greer, Chairman and CEO of Izalex Inc.,+1-805-969-9395, fax, +1-805-969-2995, email@example.com; or Keith B.Hoffman, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer of Thuris Corporation,+1-949-417-4623
Web site: http://www.thuris.com/http://www.abgenix.com/


text:
Supermarket Sweep - UK Strategies for Success
The global downturn and subsequent cut back of consumer spending has divided the winners from the losers in the supermarket sector. We compare the strategies of three of the UK's leading supermarket brands to understand which approaches have worked and why.
During the global downturn, value for money has proved the most important weapon for supermarkets striving to inspire consumer confidence. The UK's supermarket sector has a wide range of premium food and budget food chains, all of which have had varying levels of success and failure throughout the course of 2008 as the credit crunch bit. Below are three brands which cater towards different consumer groups, illustrating which strategies have proven beneficial.
Marks & Spencer
Despite recently celebrating its 125th year in business, it seems UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has little else to be joyous about after announcing that UK profits were down by 33% in the year leading up to 28 March 2009. In order to regenerate growth and reinvigorate the brand, group finance and operations director Ian Dyson is leading a change programme. Although this strategy is likely to prove Dyson's credentials as a successor to Sir Stuart Rose, he faces considerable challenges.
M&S's results for the year to 28 March 2009 were in line with expectations. Group sales grew by a marginal 0.4%, to £9.062m, buoyed by international growth of 25.9%. However, UK sales were down 1.7%, to £8.184m, despite a 5.6% increase in space. Group operating profits dropped by 29.4% to £768.9m (in the UK by 32.9% to £652.8m). In addition, markdowns caused gross margin to decline by 1.7%, and UK operating costs to increase by 4.3%.
The M&S food brand falls into the premium category and therefore some of this decline can be laid at the door of the downturn. Within the food division, the focus has been to rebuild the brand's value credentials, resulting in substantial investment in margin and a stronger promotional stance.
However, overall food sales are down as consumers migrate to cheaper rivals such as Sainsbury's. On a positive note, M&S's online channel, M&S Direct, reported strong growth, with sales up 34% despite tough comparatives from 2007.
Looking at how it can generate sustainable growth, M&S reviewed its strategies to prepare more adequately for the future. Although there is little difference in overall business objectives, the emphasis is on accelerating the pace of change through focusing on achieving operational excellence, speeding up the transition to becoming a multichannel retailer, driving the international business forward and reinvigorating the brand through better communication with customers. These objectives were highlighted in an M&S change programme called '2020 - Doing the Right Thing'.
Business is looking positive for Sainsbury's. For the 52 weeks leading up to 21 March 2009, the supermarket chain's total sales have increased to £20.4bn, up 5.7% compared to 2008, and 4.5% on a like-for-like basis. Sainsbury's innovative campaigns and range architecture are catering well for the frugal consumer, while long-term plans are laying solid foundations for future growth.
The hard work done by Sainsbury's to enhance its universal appeal and price perception is clearly paying off. In addition to the £450m invested in price positioning, much of Sainsbury's success must be credited to the enhancements made to its range architecture which, capitalising on its strong quality proposition and the high levels of trust in its own label products, continues to strengthen its universal customer appeal and cater well for all consumer budgets.
While the company's Basics range has been expanded and now accounts for 3% of total sales, Sainsbury's recent success is not purely down to offering value for money during a period of low trading. The retailer has launched innovative campaigns such as 'Shop and Save', 'Switch and Save' and 'Cook and Save', which have been extremely successful in meeting the demands of the frugal consumer who is looking to save money without sacrificing quality or their core values. In addition, Sainsbury's recognises that ethics remain important and is reinforcing welfare, fair trade and environmental issues.
The competitive environment is set to intensify but Sainsbury's growth strategy is still to look at both the short and long term. In the short term, its broad appeal – its ability to cater for all consumer budgets - and renewed value credentials make it well positioned to continue achieving strong growth in what will be a challenging year. Further ahead, concentrating on enhancing channels and physical expansion, while remaining focused on consumer psyche, will ensure that long-term growth can be built on the solid foundations laid down by the 'Making Sainsbury's Great Again' strategy.
ASDA has also delivered impressive results in the recession. The UK grocer achieved a 12th successive quarter of market out-performance in the first quarter of 2009, with like-for-like sales increasing by 8.4%. While ASDA's strong price proposition is attractive to the current frugal consumer, therefore boosting growth, the retailer must continue to improve its quality perception to ensure that this performance is maintained in the long term.
ASDA beat both its sales and profit targets for the quarter and grew profits ahead of sales through clearly appealing to the more frugal and price conscious consumer. The brand is continuing to gain customers from its rivals and, more crucially, retaining existing ones. Indeed, the growth achieved is comfortably ahead of the most recent performance reported by both Sainsbury's and Tesco.
Three key elements are behind ASDA's recent success: a strong price proposition, an increased focus on quality and a swift response to the demands of its customers. On top of this, ASDA has also continued to develop its online operation, which is currently growing by 50% year-on-year, and is planning to re-launch its food website in June, with an enhanced capacity and improved navigation. Despite its online capabilities reaching over 90% of UK households, the grocer intends to increase its geographical penetration – meaning its online grocery sales are expected to grow by 11.7% in 2009 and be worth 4.4% of total grocery sales
However, ASDA still needs to improve its quality perception, and although it is working hard to achieve this, much remains to be done. In the short term, with price remaining the main battleground, ASDA is clearly emerging the winner. However, this is only one battle, and to win the war ASDA must remain focused on improving quality, especially if it is to retain its newly found customers once their spending ability allows them to return to their primary choice of supermarket.
A version of this article first appeared on our sister publication Food Business Review.


text:
Sharon and Chad Watched 'Rear Window'
I LOVE old movies. Chad has seen about every John Wayne movie out there a dozen times so he is no stranger to them either. When we first started dating I asked him to watch my FAVORITE movie with me 'Singin' in the Rain' and he enjoyed it.
Monday we COULD have watched football or baseball...but while he was in the kitchen getting himself a snack I was flipping channels. When I saw 'Rear Window' I had to watch it. It is such a great movie!
But would Chad enjoy it?
Anderson's Making Muffins!
Last week, Anderson told his teacher at Benton Elementary, Mrs. Walston, that he was going to bring the class muffins for his sharing time next week.
Next week is here and yesterday afternoon, he was the best baker ever!
But why did he decide to make muffins? Because he loves to read! Here's what happened.
Chicken Pot, Chicken Pot, Chicken Pot Pie!!
Get ready for something yummy in your tummy! The nights are getting cooler and nothing is better than a hot meal to keep you and your family warm. It's a proven fact that a full belly gives you a better night's sleep. It may take a while but this pie is so worth it! Make sure you have a big pan because this chicken pot pie has 3 pounds of chicken!
Sharon's Home Remedy For Fruit Flies Works!
It was getting so bad in the kitchen sink it felt like the scene from The Green Mile: when Michael Clark Duncan releases the badness into the air. Remember that?
Well, I was living it this past week.
Luckily, the internet and YouTube have endless information on how to do just about anything!
Hugh Jackman: One Night Only!
YOU could win a trip to see Hugh Jackman in Hollywood as he brings his 'One Night Only' to California.
He has done this once before and he has raised a lot of money and awareness for the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF).
And YOU could be there!
How Well Do You Know Your Car?
When I started my car this morning I heard the DING. I was very low on gas.
I hate that DING.
But, I know my car so well, I know how much gas is ACTUALLY in the tank. Do you know YOUR car this well?
Mom Punishes Daughter For 'Twerking'
Ok, Miley Cyrus...I think we've had just about enough of your influence.
This 7th grader 'twerked' at her school dance. Mom found out and now she's being punished.
In a unique way.
George Strait at Gillette Stadium…and Sharon is DETERMINED to Go!
It's the last leg of his 'Cowboy Rides Away' tour and he's coming close to us!
KING GEORGE STRAIT is coming to Gillette Stadium!!
And I am going! I have to!
Sharon Remembers Where She Was 9/11/01
It was a day like any other. I was working at Kennebec Valley Mental Health Agency, now Kennebec Behavioral Health, as a billing specialist. I actually STILL work there as a Managed Care Coordinator's Assistant. The billing department was in the basement of the billing and my desk was in the back corner of the room. It was ALWAYS cold at my desk. I was in the corner right next to the pipe that brought the water and waste to the street.
When I saw my phone light up just after 9am, I saw it was a call from home.
I never got calls at work. That made me nervous. Little did I know what would happen next.
Famous B&W Photos Colorized
When I saw this post on my friend Dan Bacon's wall from our friend Dana Trejo, I HAD to share this!
Ever wonder what Albert Einstein looks like, in color? Or the famous Annie Oakley? Or when the Hindenberg went up in flames...was it really as incredible as they say?
Take a look!


text:
Maybe I'm doing it wrong??
View Single Post
View Public Profile
Send a private message to jihannn
Find More Posts by jihannn
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 09:52PM
Thank you both! I forgot to check the conditioner for silicones so ill def have to do that.
And thanks for the tip about switching the products around, I always thought there was a certain "method" to applying but the more I read the more I find I just have to go through the long process of finding what my hair needs
I do have one other question though, if I'm going to be CG does that mean I can't straighten my hair at all? It may just be my naivety but it honestly doesn't seem to damage my hair that much, and sometimes worked better for my hectic schedule.


text:
Walk helps support advocacy group
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:06:33 GMT —
If you are looking for something for you and the family to do this weekend, the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is having its 10th Annual Friends of CASA 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, April 20.
All proceeds from the event will be used to support the children and volunteers of the CASA program. There will be door prizes and medallions given to the top 3 finishers in each age group.
â??It's going to start at 8:30 a.m. and pre-registration goes until 8:15 a.m.,â?? Adair County CASA Program Director Alyssa Athon said.
Registration for the 5k Run/Walk is $15 dollars if you register by 5 p.m. April 12. It is $17 dollars for late registration.
There is no age requirement for the run/walk.
You can register by picking up a form at Bruce Normile Juvenile Justice Center, 1400 S. Boundary in Kirksville, Missouri.


text:
Xbox 720 set for E3 2012 reveal, says Crytek
Crysis 2 maker Crytek reckons that Microsoft's next generation home console will be unveiled at next year's E3 expo – and they're already working on a new TimeSplitters game for it.
According to a Crytek insider Microsoft was showing off the new machine in video form at the recently concluded E3 2011, with Microsoft again planning to release their new console before Sony.
Speaking to VideoGamer.com , the Crytek mole revealed that development on TimeSplitters 4 is based on Microsoft's existing DirectX 11 technology for the PC and uses a version of CryEngine 3 – which was last used for Crysis 2.
Apparently tessellation, multithreaded rendering, and compute shaders are all planned for the console, which would probably be very exciting if we knew what any of that meant.
A new TimeSplitters has been rumoured a number of times before , ever since Crytek bought creators Free Radical Design and renamed them Crtyek UK. According to these new rumours the new game will feature, 'branching paths and exploratory nature, with sandbox-style gameplay elements a big priority.'
Which doesn't sound much like the TimeSplitters we know and love, but as long as it's more like its inspiration GoldenEye 007 and less like Free Radical's awful Haze we're just happy to have more.
We would advise some caution here though, as it's not the first time Crytek has predicted an imminent reveal of next generation consoles, and it's not clear how much of the prediction is based on wishful thinking and how much on insider knowledge.
That said there seems little question that Microsoft (and Sony) are working on new consoles, with rumours prior to E3 suggesting that some developers already had development kits for the Xbox 720 – or whatever it ends up being called.
A reveal of the new system at E3 2012, or at least a hint as to its existence, has been widely predicted for some time. You might even hear something about it first at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in early March.
As for Crtyek they're already trying to expand their business onto smartphones, tablets and other formats, including the Wii U . Their ultimate goal seems to be to make CryEngine 3 as ubiquitous as the rival Unreal Engine 3 from Epic Games.


text:
Sorry, for the long time away. I keep getting mad at my kindle because using a kindle to write a blog is like trying to tip over a cow. It takes forever! Anyways, Im going to try to refresh and get up to date. As you all know, I only made 1 part of Borderlands 2. Truth is, I did do walkthrough part 2 but my kindle got everything screwed up. In Borderlands 2, Im level 24 going torward 25. Im at the part where you have to infiltrate the Hyperion base and steal the vault key. Im still playing solo! Will anybody care to join me on my quest to unmask Handsome Jack!? 3 days ago, i believe i bought one of my childhood favorites, I played this game my whole childhood, It really hard at the time, Jak and Daxter HD collection. I absolutly loved playing this game. All PS3 gamers know what jak and daxter is. I hope! If you dont you must die! Comment down below if you want me to reboot the BL2 walkthrough franchise and/or start talking a lot about Jak and Daxter.
3- Final Fantasy X: Final fantasy 10 was the first final fantasy title I ever played. I loved it, me and my grandma would sit down and watch eachother play for hours. Tidus isnt the best protagonist in the world, but he gets you through, truthfully, I wish there was a mission that you could play as Jecht. The story was sad and heartwarming all the way to end. Which the end mightve been the best ending i ever saw. Please do not argue with me about that. It's just how the characters connected together. Example: When Tidus helped Yuna to get out of the wedding with the Final fantasy 10 version of sephiroth. LOL. But yeah, they helped eachother out. I loved Final Fantasy X-2 but i liked part one of Final fantasy 10 better. We all must admit.when we were introduced to blitz ball. We played for the longest time.
2- Final Fantasy VII: You guys probably thought this wouldve been the first. But it ain't, and you guys will probably debate about the first on the list. But i dont care. It's my Opinion. Final Fantasy 7 is known for its story. Just so much information the game, that whoever reviewed the game mustve had a of heck of the time. I really dont know how to explain this one so im just........*sneaking* going to go to the first.
1- Final Fantasy V: Yeah. That's right! I said it. It's basically a remake of Final fantasy. But better. I like the active time battle. And admit it. Choosing classes. Its also the first Final fantasy to feature 75% female protagonists. unlike final fantasy 10-2 featured 100% protagionists.
Will be continued.....


text:
|Antigo, Wisconsin Genealogy Gopher
|City of Antigo and Langlade County, Wisconsin Genealogical Research Sources
|Home > Towns > Norwood > Phlox
Published June 17, 1921 in
The Antigo Herold Newspaper
Although the year 1876 may properly be classed as pertaining to more modern times in the history of Wisconsin the population of southeastern Langlade County, in which is now situated the historic village of Phlox, covered to very little extent the vast stretch of forest lands lying at the head of those rivers which converge toward Lake Superior and the Mississippi River. At that time in order to open up this vast territory, however, the government made liberal concessions, donating free homesteads to those hardy spirits who were willing to put up with the almost countless difficulties, it was necessary to overcome in establishing a satisfactory home on the frontier. Notably among the early pioneers of this section, who were the means of locating and establishing several new counties in this undeveloped portion of the state, were Messrs. F. Deleglise and Joseph St. Louis. The former penetrating that region from Wausau, where he had been previously established, made his way to a point northeast, where is at present the city of Antigo. The year following, Mr. St. Louis established a colony at Phlox. Once started, improvement followed upon improvement, the hardy settlers associated with the undertaking of clearing and settling the land for miles around. They also cut a roadway through the timber to a point called seven mile wood, making the matter of ingress and egress for those who came to inspect the property much easier and at the same time practical for the conveyance of large loads. In 1877 matters progressed so favorably that the little village had 12 families. In 1878 Rev. Father St. Louis came from Little Chute to the Phlox settlement and repeated his visit in 1879. Phlox thence became a mission of Father St. Louis' from his parish at Menasha. In 1880 five acres of land were donated by the citizens of Phlox to the Catholic church of the village. The first church was built of logs, 34 x 50 feet. In 1882 Father St. Louis, the pioneer settler, became the resident priest and Antigo was his mission.
In 1885 many immigrants from Bohemia and Steyermark, Austria, began to settle in the community. Today there are French, Hollandish and people of German descent in the community.
Forty-five years have passed since the trail was blazed by these hardy pioneers. Today Phlox is a bustling village, with a modern creamery, cheese factory, a Farmers' State bank, a large planing and saw mill operated by the Red River Mfg. Co., the All Right Hotel, owned and managed by John Matteson, the Phlox Hardware Company, the A.F. Schultz Creamery Company, the George Schleinz & John Van Ooyen soft drink parlors, N.M. Racine's popular place, W.J. Menting and Company's modern up-to-date garage and auto livery, the Geo. W. Geurtz Mercantile Co., Denkel & Moss, merchants, among others.
Highway No. 47 of the State Trunk Highway system runs through Phlox which is twelve miles from Neopit, four miles from Mattoon, approximately 32 mils from Shawano, the County seat of Shawano County, 24 miles from the Keshena (Indian) village and government reservation and 12 miles from Antigo, county seat of Langlade County.
Among the early settlers are: W.B. Dresser, retired citizen who has been prominently identified with the rapid growth of this section of Langlade County; John Matteson, Frank Bissonette, William Vahasselt, Joseph Marx, A.P. Menting, B. Berrendsen, Henry Harrison, John De Broux, the Geurtz family, Jake Hecker, J. Gessen and Charles Waldvogel. Still older residents are: Moses St. Louis, Frank St. Louis, John Bergeon, Albert Menting, Paschal Longlois, Louis Mongeon and Henry St. Louis, all of whom came from Little Chute.
Phlox has two schools, a parochal and public. Ninety children attend the former and about thirty the later. It has one church, St. Joseph's Catholic of which Rev. I.G. Schmitt is pastor. He is also pastor of the Mattoon Catholic church. Rev. Schmitt has been in the community for fourteen years and aided much in its development since. The Red River Mfg. Co. of which Charles Elsholtz is general manager, has an annual cut of two million feet of lumber. It employs thirty-five men. The mill has burned down three times. The first one was erected forty years ago. Lumber shipments are made via Mattoon or on the Wisconsin Northern, recently purchased by the Soo road. Rumors are to the effect that the road will run into Antigo and this if true, will be a big thing to that part of the county in its important relation to Antigo. (Webmaster's Note: Rails were laid in 1908 to within 1 1/2 miles of the village but then taken up in 1927.)
The present town chairman is Steven Palmer. Miss Marjorie Rief has charge of the public school during the past year. The Francisan Sisters in charge of the parochial school this year are: Sisters Electa, Ernesta and Cajatan. Eleven graduated from the 8th grade of the parochial school. The exercises will be held next Sunday.
George Geurtz in the present Phlox postmaster.
Web Site TOC
E-mail the Webmaster
Last Updated:
All Rights Reserved.
Census Records | Vital Records | Family Trees & Communities | Immigration Records | Military Records Directories & Member Lists | Family & Local Histories | Newspapers & Periodicals | Court, Land & Probate | Finding Aids


text:
BP Comment Quick Links
|Strength of Schedule Report
August 10, 2012
Baseball at the Olympics
The Rich Tradition of an Absentee Sport
In case you haven't noticed, there is a sporting event being held besides baseball's dog days of August (hint: it's happening in London). For a brief time, baseball was a part of it. I can understand if you didn't pay attention to it, though, since only lesser players were involved in Olympic baseball while it was part of the program.
If you agreed with that last sentence, I kindly suggest that you reconsider your position.
I promise not to ply you with a list of results you can find on any reference site (here, for example). But I will tell you about the players I mentioned above, and a few other interesting ones.
In the beginning: One-game exhibitions, pesapallo, and the largest crowd ever
Obviously, major-league clubs did not concede the top players in their farm system to the Olympic cause (George Steinbrenner, for example, vetoed Nick Johnson's participation), and some late call-ups forced on-the-fly changes for the U.S. team. Thus, the minor leaguers on the 2000 team to have the most significant careers were slick-fielding first baseman Doug Mientkewicz and right-handed pitcher Ryan Franklin.
The decision had been made by secret vote in a 2005 IOC meeting in Singapore. Among the reasons given for the exclusion were the absence of major leaguers in previous competitions (while basketball, favored by a non-conflicting schedule, had sent many NBA players over the years, and hockey, in the Winter Games, had managed to stop NHL play during the 1998 and 2002 Olympics) and the lax anti-doping provisions baseball had at the time. Though it wasn't mentioned, the need to build diamonds from scratch (and then have them sit unused after the Olympics) in places oblivious to baseball like Athens was probably a factor as well.
Two of the best pitchers today, and likely for years to come, were also part of that tournament. Yu Darvish and Stephen Strasburg were on the Japanese and American rosters, respectively, but they were not enough to propel their teams toward the final, which saw Korea defeat Cuba.
7 comments have been left for this article.
BP Comment Quick Links
Surely (Shirley), some out of contention clubs could spare players. Are Braun, Mauer, Butler, Gordon, Morneau, Crawford, or BJ Upton doing anything meaningful right now? Loria would be stoked to send his MLB roster abroad if MLB picked up the tab. Oh Selig, when will you retire?
Aug 10, 2012 08:22 AM
That kind of impacts on pennant races, because of the bonus for whoever plays the out of contention clubs completely shorn of all talent, but it's probably the most workable solution that's been suggested. Alternatively, baseball could just accept that there's no desire from the Olympics to have a second-rate baseball tournament.
Aug 13, 2012 01:53 AM
Omar Linares didn't spend his whole career in Cuba. He played for the Chunichi Dragons for three years at the end.
Aug 10, 2012 11:04 AM
Why would people want baseball at the Olympics when they can watch badminton teams deliberately throw matches, or synchronized swimming, or ping pong, or fencing, or handball, or...
Aug 11, 2012 09:12 AM
Not a subscriber? Sign up today!


text:
Fort Gordon had to suppress a rumor Thursday when people began saying the fort was on lockdown for an active shooter.
"There is not a shooter," spokesman Buz Yarnell said.
Multiple news agencies, including some in other states, called Fort Gordon after word spread on social media sites and through family members of people at the fort, he said.
According to a news release, the rumor started after the installation issued a "be-on-the-lookout" notice for an individual. As word spread, the message changed.
They were looking for Peter Luu, who is 20-26 years old, for questioning in connection with information provided to installation authorities. Luu was considered a "potential threat to the safety and security of the installation," according to a press release.
Thursday afternoon fort officials said they no longer believe Luu is on the installation, but he may have visited in recent weeks.
They continue to look for him, while also trying to quell the rumor.
"We are working to inform the community that there has been no incident on Fort Gordon," the release stated. "The be-on-the-lookout notice was issued in an excess of caution after the installation received information that warranted further investigation. Nothing is more important than the safety of our military community."
Fort Gordon law enforcement officials have notified Richmond and Columbia county sheriff's offices, and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command has coordinated with the FBI.
Luu is considered potentially dangerous. Officals said he might be associated with the Marine Corps or the Marine Corps Reserves.
Anyone with information on Luu's whereabouts is asked to call 911 on Fort Gordon or (706) 791-4380 if calling from off post.


text:
Did you know Johnny Storm and Steve Rogers were the same person? Yeah, me neither. But little things like cognition never stopped the folks over at Marvel from hammering out a movie. If Spider-Man's tattered battle dress wasn't enough to get your eyes rolling, how about a paper-mâché uniform for the legendary Captain America? Yeah, how about that. Marvel says its crappy design is intentional because "you couldn't take him seriously in his flag pajamas," according to director Joe Johnston.
So with that, we should take it that invulnerable pajama jeans are much more appropriate for an outdated franchise that needs an incredible first silver screen impression just to be accepted in general conversation. Maybe the suit is fire-proof in the case Cap feels the need to "flame on" or maybe his shield is made of Styrofoam. In any instance, the WWII premise isn't exactly a big drawl for all the kiddies too accustomed to associating warfare with desert sands and Arabic-speaking terrorists as they pile up hours on Call Of Duty on the console of their choice.
America, we deserve better! Captain America: The First Avenger just wants to be your midsummer's night dream, snatch your $11 for the 3D fee and have you yawning over the previous two hours as you scrape popcorn kernels from your back molars.
And he shall not be avenged for a sequel!


text:
Have Ford Questions? Ask a Mechanic for Answers ASAP
Thank you for asking your question on JustAnswer.
The clutch fan has to be removed with a clutch fan wrench and it is turned counter clock wise to loosen it.
Installation For installation, follow removal steps in reverse order. Tighten the fan-to-clutch bolts to 6-8 N-m (53-71 lb-in). Tighten the fan clutch assembly nut to 41-135 N-m (30-100 lb-ft).


text:
On Monday, June 20, Oglethorpe will host Oscar Hijuelos, the first Latin American to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Hijuelos recently completed his memoir titled Thoughts Without Cigarettes and will share that story of his personal quest for identity.
After winning the Pulitzer in 1990 for his second novel, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love, Hijuelos began to receive international attention for his vibrant fiction novels depicting Cubano life and culture. He also began to realize how his appearance played a key role in his cultural identity.
"People look at me—blond, fair-skinned, kind of New York in [my] demeanor….they say, 'How on earth did that happen?" explained Hijuelos in a C-Span interview. "And I'd have to explain it because a lot of people thought Mambo Kings was my first novel. I found myself over the years explaining just what I was about…people are curious. How is it that you write these books about Cubano culture and upbringing, and other related issues to Latinos…so in a way, Thoughts Without Cigarettes is a response to all those people who have asked me these questions over the years."
In Thoughts Without Cigarettes, Hijuelos introduces readers to the colorful circumstances of his upbringing. Born in Manhattan's Morningside Heights to Cuban immigrants in 1951, Cigarettes relates the tale of Hijuelos' early life, played out against the backdrop of an often prejudiced working-class neighborhood. The story takes on an even richer dimension when his relationship to his family and culture changes forever. During a sojourn in pre-Castro Cuba with his mother, he caught a disease that sent him into a hospital for terminally ill children upon his return. The yearlong stay estranged him from his language and the people he loved. In the book, Hijuelos tells how he overcame this early experience of displacement and how his inter-cultural experiences shaped him into the person he is today.
During this special event, to be hosted in Oglethorpe's Phoebe Hearst Hall, Hijuelos will read excerpts, discuss, and sign copies of Thoughts Without Cigarettes. The evening is presented by the AJC-Decatur Book Festival,in association with Oglethorpe University and A Capella Books, and will include traditional Latin-style music performed by Cucho Garcia of the local ensemble, San Juan Jam. Guests will also enjoy refreshments provided by Sugarloft, a new Atlanta catering company inspired by Cuban bakeries that fill the palm-lined streets of Miami.
Tickets are available for $40 per person. To reserve tickets, please visit acappellabooks.com or call 404-681-5128. Ticket price includes a signed, first edition copy of the new book and benefits the AJC-Decatur Book Festival.


text:
In which we find photographs on partisan news sites that run the worst possible picture of a person from the opposing party.
Breitbart News has typically been a goldmine of unflattering pictures of people on the left. For Ben Shapiro's recent story "Carney: Tea Party Wants Obama to 'Resign' to End Shutdown", they managed to dig up an old picture of White House Press Secretary Jay Carney with a look of maybe anger and surprise on his face. We're not really sure what Carney is doing in this picture, but we're betting Breitbart is pretty excited they found it.


text: Professional Ladies should wear formal dresses, this is a common belief. Now, formals do not always mean boring. As in new age, so many fashion designers coming forward with new designs, experimenting with cuts and colors, are resulting new trends in ladies formals. You can be a stylish lady by getting some cheap and nice ladies office wears which will make you look dashing even in boring week days. As these are formal dresses, you can't use neon or loud colors, but that does not mean your choice should be limited within black, white, grey and navy blue. You can experiment with emerald green, coffee brown, ivory and peach, which makes you look feminine, yet soberness will be maintained in your dress sense.


text:
If the Shoe Fits: the Most Important Management Actionby Miki Saxon
A Friday series exploring Startups and the people who make them go. Read allIf the Shoe Fits posts here
When I started this blog I wrote a post called Management Bedrock in response to a query from a newly promoted manager who didn't want to be mediocre.
My advice to him hasn't changed and it reflected in two very different situations.
The first is from Derek Flanzraich, founder of Greatist, talking about mistakes to avoid.
Not Sharing Enough With the Team
I aim to be transparent with my team to the point of feeling uncomfortable about it. Since we're so small and what we're doing is so important, believe it's key to express that trust. This year, I failed to share my general thoughts on the future a few times, so I've learned to be more proactive. We're all in this together–and I need their help!
It's an older and much different environment in Europe; however, transparency and skilled communications not only worked for BMW, but won it an award.
"There is no better way to motivate than to communicate," Johannas Haider, VP of Purchasing, Production and Technology Plastics-Exterior at BMW, told INSEAD Knowledge at the 2012 Industrial Excellence Awards ceremony near Munich in October. Haider calls his BMW subsidiary in Tubingen a "Transparent Factory" in which management and workers are cross-trained to understand the entire manufacturing process. The workflow is also visible on "dashboard" charts throughout the plant. "This is our answer to complexity," he says.
Transparency; trust; openness.
Here's the simple mantra I shared years ago and have shared with clients for more than three decades.
Premise: People are intelligent, motivated and want to help their company/manager succeed.
Corollary: It's management's responsibility to provide them with all the information needed to understand how to perform their work as correctly, completely and efficiently as possible.
Print it. Post it in where you'll see it every day. Practice it all the time.
Don't wait for a good time, just do it now—do it always.
Image credit: HikingArtist