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How can I top myself next year? That's the refrain of incentive planners in a game of one-upmanship that's played out in insurance company marketing departments around the country. Judged against internal standards as well as those set by competitors, executives often feel the weight of history as they plan upcoming rewards. Every year needs to be a bit more spectacular: A five-star resort instead of a four-star, a six-day trip instead of a five-day, Sydney instead of Scottsdale--it's hard to step off that upward spiral of increased expectations.
But that's exactly what Interstate Assurance Company in Des Moines, IA has done, and Rod Foster, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, is happy to tell you why. "We want to get back to offering trips that are a true incentive," he says. "We were leaving our producers behind. Our product has a middle-America audience, and we're looking for the middle-America agent."
In what many might call a radical marketing move, Interstate has switched the focus of its incentive program from elite agents to lower producers who are at the core of its sales efforts. This year for the first time, Interstate has rolled back its qualification levels, shortened its qualification period, and changed the style of the trip to draw more agents into the winner's circle. Instead of about 125 qualifiers, Interstate expects at least 250 when it convenes for a five-day program at the Rim Rock Resort in Banff, Alberta in May of 1998.
Adjusting Downward Interstate's last incentive program, in 1996, was every bit a luxury. It began with four days in Montreal for the top 125 producers, then those who also qualified for the second tier (46 agents) flew on to London for five days. The top ten producers went on from there to Paris for three more days. A wonderful trip, to be sure, but a tough reward to reap. Fewer than one percent of Interstate's contracted agents reached the production requirement for the lowest tier: $75,000 in net annualized premium over a two-year contest period in a minimum of 20 new applications. And those who went to London, needed double those premium dollars.
Looking ahead, Interstate executives calculated that to keep up the pace of their ever-more spectacular rewards, a two-year qualification level with production requirements of about $55,000 per year would be necessary for the low tier of the next program. That's when they put on the brakes. "By setting our qualification levels so high," Foster says, "we were totally missing our target agent." Qualification levels had gotten to the point where the trip was a reward, but not a motivator, he says. High-end producers had come to expect the trip, but most others had dismissed it as unreachable.
Compare the old requirements to this year's: For the Banff trip, qualifiers need $35,000 in net annualized premium over a one-year qualification period--and agents are required to bring in only one new application.
And the format of the meeting will change as well. "We've redesigned this meeting from the bottom up," Foster says. "We asked our producers and our marketing companies what they wanted. They wanted interaction and they wanted education." Instead of a pure incentive focus, the meeting is now called a retreat, and the program will include education on three levels: peer-led, nuts-and-bolts breakout sessions; high-level industry discussions; and a spiritual or motivational component. "We're trying to create more of an experience. We're good at bonding and good at getting our message across when we get the chance," says Foster. So far, Foster reports no resistance to the new format from the elite achievers, but he hasn't ruled out a system of upgrades or extensions that will recognize their special sales efforts.
The qualification period for Interstate's incentive experiment is about half over, and numbers are looking strong. Foster's plan to "at least double" the number of qualifiers seems likely, and now it's time to start worrying about overflow.
And it may not be too soon to start planning the next retreat. Foster calls Banff a "transition location." While he plans to bring the 1999 retreat to the U.S., he didn't think that after so many first-class meetings abroad that he could start right off in the continental U.S. this year. For the second retreat, Foster is looking for a U.S. site with an upscale appeal that can support his larger meetings and educational focus, as well as help answer the question that, despite the changes, undoubtedly still nags: How can I top myself next year?


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The emerging portrait of 16-year-old Corey Robinson -- athlete, musician, scholar -- combines the light and shadow of two eras. He is a mass of Renaissance brush strokes on a canvas of 21st Century color.
The middle son of Hall of Fame basketball center David Robinson, Corey excels as a wide receiver at San Antonio Christian (Texas) High, ranks among the top 10 students in his junior class and possesses an astonishing range of abilities and interests.
He taught himself to play the guitar and drums, took 10 years of piano, learned the ukulele on vacation, played the saxophone in middle school, picked up the bass from his dad, makes jaw-dropping dunks for the basketball team, is a two-time state tennis qualifier in doubles, loves to cook, is teaching himself to speak French and plans to learn Italian over the summer.
Until recently, he considered following his famous father to the U.S. Naval Academy. Four years of academic rigor, followed by a five-year enlistment seemed like a great way to serve his country and see the world. But then he blossomed into something he never expected -- a star football player attracting the attention of Division I schools.
With his sure hands, athletic genes and body type -- 6-foot-5, 190 pounds and still growing -- Corey recognizes the possibilities. He also recognizes the dicey, uncertain path to the NFL. After a recent basketball practice, Corey took a seat on the gym bleachers and mused about his future. "I'd like to become a doctor or a biologist, of some sort," he said. "Or maybe work in the film industry."
Basketball does not fit into the picture. Hoops is a diversion, something to do between the fall and spring. "Football," he says, "is my best sport."
At the same age, Corey's father did not play hoops. He played piano, taught himself the saxophone, listened to jazz, enjoyed classical music, amused himself with computers, played golf and tennis, read voraciously and fiddled with electronics. He once built a 6-foot television set from a kit, just to see if he could. "I think Corey gets a little bit of his [varied] interests from me," David says, "but he takes it to the next level."
The father once bought a drum kit for his son. David forgot about it until he walked into his brother's church and saw Corey, drumming for the praise band, not missing a beat. "When did you learn to play?" David asked after the service.
"Corey shrugged and muttered something self-deprecating. David knew better and smiled. His son is full of surprises. Once, Corey expressed an interest in becoming a veterinarian. He took an internship in an office and decided, no, that's not for him.
During one family excursion over the winter, Corey took a job in a pro shop, renting snow skis. While visiting Hawaii, he worked for two days as a prep chef at Spago Maui, a four-star Wolfgang Puck restaurant. "They taught him to make chicken and pizza for us," David recalls. "Every time we go on vacation, he wants to work."
The kid cuts a striking profile. Long, muscled arms. Strong shoulders. Inquisitive eyes. A face that could grace a magazine cover. He is quick to smile and quick to shake hands, with a grip you'd expect around a barbell.
He looks like a star athlete, but you won't find him ranked among the nation's top juniors in football. A raw, developing talent, Corey only started playing the sport a few years ago. "His freshman and sophomore year, he didn't have any football knowledge," says San Antonio Christian Schools football coach Bryan Marmion. "But he was a sponge, always asking questions, always watching the guys ahead of him, trying to learn as much as any player I've been around."
Last fall, the student became a player. He leaped over defensive backs, snatched balls out of the sky and tumbled across goal lines. At tiny San Antonio Christian -- high school enrollment: 367 -- Corey did not attract a whiff of media. The 42 passes he caught for 645 yards and 10 touchdowns went virtually unnoticed. The San Antonio Express-News ran box scores but rarely a game narrative. Corey couldn't have been more obscure if he were on a submarine in the Pacific.
Or so it seemed. As the season progressed and San Antonio Christian marched deep into the playoffs, the athletic office phone began ringing. The University of Texas wanted film. Kansas did, too. College coaches began popping up in the stands, and murmurs rose in the brisk autumn chill. Did you see who came tonight?
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The Jetboil Zip Personal Cooking System. Rely on Jetboil Zip to provide hot food and drinks quickly and conveniently when you want them the most. Distilled from the flagship Jetboil PCS design, Zip provides the essential function and features you expect from Jetboil, at an economical price. Zip is so compact and light-weight, you'll keep it on hand for day trips close to home and overnight adventures alike.
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- Weight: 11.75 oz / 333 g
- Volume: 27 oz / 0.8 Liter
- Boil Time: 16 oz / 1/2 Liter = 2 minutes 30 sec. avg. over the life of Jetpower Can
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Wow this thing boils water so quick. I used my moosejaw rewards points to get this so I figured if I don't like it I'll just get a different brand/style of stove but that's not happening. I love this thing, it's super light, easy to set up and boy can it boil water fast, I don't know if I've ever waited over 45 seconds for the water to boil. The only negative I have is the dial to control the gas/flame power. I wish it was a little bigger and easier to adjust the gas but after time you get used to it and know the sweet spots. Overall a great stove that I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice entry level stove
The first time I used this Jetboil was on a week long Boy Scout backpacking trip. We had to do a lot of sharing with stoves, so I was worried about people waiting their turn to cook. Not much waiting with the Jetboil. It heats up a volume of water right away! Extremely easy to use and very efficient. We did catch some fish during our backpacking trip, so with a frying pan adapter we were able to easily fry some fish on the Jetboil. Very compact. It folds, and packs up into itself just fine. This is the stove to get!
Jet boil makes a great, lightweight, ideal product for weekend campers, hikers or backpackers who want a quick and easy way to boil water. So easy even our 11 year old can prep his own supper on the trail with this! (remember, though, you can only use it for WATER!)
from making popcorn to boiling water, this little bastard'll do it all!a bit of a learning curve if you're used to doing other things whilst cooking, but fast ass hell to make up for it.all in all i recommend this zip for anyone who's looking for a cheap intro to the jetboil stuff
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This is a great stove, I have heard from friends who have the other jetboils that the starter goes anyway, this one is cheaper due to not having a built in starter... bring some waterproof matches, big deal. Have not had any issue with this as of yet, I bring it on the plane in a checked bag or just when I am driving to go camping. The smaller propane tanks are a bit hard to find but when you do find them the whole thing fits in the cup. propane obviously not to be brought if you bring it on the plane.
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Montréal is becoming a real international hotbed of creativity, with progressive ideas in many fields. We have fantastic food, cheap rent, crazy nightlife, lots of underground cultural happenings—and Montrealers are a pretty sexy bunch, if we do say so ourselves. Oh yeah, and winter here is great, if you're a masochist or a snowboarder, that is.
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Explore the book that explains our approach to engineering richer and
more meaningful brand experiences that generate word-of-mouth.
At Sid Lee, we conceive and communicate brand experiences.
We create products, services and spaces and market them through
advertising, experiential marketing, branded content and interactive
communications. This integrated, multidisciplinary approach is
something we call Commercial Creativity.
450 professionals conceiving and communicating brand experiences.
We are a multidisciplinary creative team of 450 professionals of many persuasions. We work globally for top-tier clients from our Montréal, Amsterdam, Paris, Toronto and New York ateliers. We are people passionate about embedding brands, products, spaces and services with meaning and resonance.
Creativity drives the future.
We believe that organizations, individuals and even societies depend, now, more than ever on creativity to flourish. Creativity in our view is a byproduct of the diversity that emerges by eliminating boundaries between disciplines and cultures; business and art. In our view, companies that recognize this and come to appreciate and master creativity will outperform those that master operations and innovation. Our mission as artisans and professionals is to help companies recognize and unleash the commercial potential of creativity.
The consumer is the medium.
We believe that creativity and communications expertise must be at the core of any brand, from the very inception of its expression, to maximize its impact in a world of diminishing mass media efficiency. The best media today is consumers themselves; they can no longer be swayed without coherent and immersive experiences that they love to talk about.
Read Conversational Capital – How to Create Stuff People Will Love to Talk About, a book published by the Financial Times Press, or download the whitepaper.
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Sid Lee offers Commercial Creativity™ services.
Commercial Creativity™ embraces all forms of business-related creative disciplines while ignoring traditional boundaries and silo thinking between crafts. It's a commitment to media neutrality and solution independence and it's how we ensure that we find effective solutions rather than expedient
What makes us unique is that we've been refining this approach for 10 years, long before it was in vogue. For proof, please have a look at our work. And over the years, we're proud to say that we've gained tremendous insight into this evolved way of managing brands.
In a nutshell, our services consist of helping clients create brand experiences (products, services and spaces) and communicate them
through branding, advertising, interactive and experiential marketing.
More specifically, our services include:
- – Architecture (www.sidleearchitecture.com)
- – Retail and interior design
- – Exhibition design
- – Urban design and master planning
- – Branding
- – Advertising
- – Interactive marketing
- – Experiential marketing
Entrepreneurial, Independent, Allergic to the status quo.
Our company began very modestly in 1993: a bunch of students got together to launch an agency because they couldn't even get an interview at traditional agencies. With no portfolio, no experience, no clients and no money (except for a $6,000 loan each), we set out to learn the craft. We worked hard, made a few mistakes, but were lucky enough to have clients who supported us in our quest to explore new ways of doing things.
Every time the going was good, we elected to transform the company to embrace change and avoid the false comfort of the status quo. Sid Lee has therefore repeatedly morphed
itself—sometimes taking bold risks—to better adapt to changing consumers, technologies and markets. We were one of the trailblazers in interactive marketing (it almost killed us during the .com collapse) and we continue to explore new ideas by venturing into such nascent realms such as experiential marketing, industrial design and product development for brands.
We cherish our modest roots because they taught us to really appreciate how lucky we are to be together, to work with prestigious clients and to have fun in the process… and to never sit on our laurels.
One of the most multidisciplinary teams in the worlds.
We leverage the power of multidisciplinary thinking by assembling artisans from different fields to an extent previously unheard of. Here is a sample of the talents we have working as unified teams under the leadership of generalist thinkers:
- – art directors
- – architects
- – strategists
- – industrial designers
- – interactive developers
- – interactive designers
- – analysts
- – illustrators
- – editors
- – writers
- – screenwriters
- – producers
- – motion designers
- – information architects
- – interior designers
- – graphic designers
- – content managers
- – experiential producers
- – directors
We work in more than 16 cities around the world.
Our ateliers are based in Montréal, Amsterdam, Paris, Toronto and New York, but our clients come from all over the world. Our teams travel regularly to North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia to visit clients and work with suppliers. Home,
or our head office,
is located in Montréal, an international creative hub that bridges North America and Europe with its unique mix of French-speaking citizens and multicultural fabric. Sid Lee is a member of Montréal.ad and the Montréal Tourism Board.
Here is a sample of what our clients and the press say about us.
« Sid Lee is one of the top 5 performing agencies in the world in 2011 »
Forbes, 2012
« Sid Lee's progressive approach has taken integration to a new level by seamlessly managing all possible communication points with consumers. This holistic approach is what we need in order to connect with consumers in the ever-evolving post-advertising marketplace. »
Hermann Deininger, Chief Marketing Officer
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More than 200 international and national awards
Cannes, One Show, Communication Arts,
Marketing Awards, Créa, Cassies, etc.
« Two words: they rock. »
Guy Laliberté, Founder
Cirque du Soleil
Agency of the year
Marketing Magazine, 2009/2010/2011
Agency finalist for International Agency of the year
Ad Age, 2009
« One of the 50 best managed private companies in Canada »
National Post/Deloitte
Agency of the Year Nominee
Strategy Magazine
Best of Show
Digital Marketing Awards
« The best kept secret in America »
Commerce, 2005
Vice-President, Account Group, Partner
With Sid Lee since 2006 and having a passion for digital communications and content. The branded content produced by his team far surpasses the limits of traditional methods of communication. Stephane is in charge of the branded content for the whole Sid lee offices.
Vice-President, Strategy, Partner
Alper heads large-scale strategic planning engagements. He wields a rigorous approach that merges strategy consulting & communications planning practices. Over his tenure at Sid Lee, he has proven his approach with a global portfolio of clients spanning an array of categories.
Creative Director, Partner
Alex Bernier joined Sid Lee in 2003 as a copywriter, where he worked on accounts like Réno-Dépôt, Loto-Québec and the Fantasia Film Festival. In 2009, he was named co-creative director on the Videotron and Lotto 6/49 accounts. In 2012, he was promoted to creative director of Montreal's advertising department and became a partner.
President, Senior Partner
Co-founder of Sid Lee, Jean-François has been leading the agency for 15 years. An entrepreneur at heart and a seasoned strategist, he believes that creativity is the catalyst to developing successful businesses and building strong brands.
Chairman, Senior Partner
As chairman and senior partner, Bertrand Cesvet oversees our European operations and counsels clients on business and marketing strategy. He is the author of Conversational Capital: How to Create Stuff People Love to Talk About.
Managing Partner, Paris
In 2009, Johan Delpuech decided to take part in a new adventure with the launch of the Sid Lee Parisian atelier. Very curious, always looking out for new ideas, Johan combines excellent strategic skills, a great sense of organisation and a true passion for creation.
Managing Partner, New York
A member of the Sid Lee team since 2005, Dutch-native Lukas chose to make Montréal home. Playing in both the creative and strategic arenas, Lukas is well-versed in experiential and non-traditional communications.
Vice-President, Global PR and Communications
As Global communications VP, Yanik Deschênes' main mission is to promote Sid Lee and spread the word around the globe. Yanik has over 15 years of experience in the industry and holds an accreditation in Public Relations delivered by the Canadian Public Relations Society.
Vice-President, Human Resources, Partner
After eight years as the Director of consulting services, this natural-born leader knows Sid Lee inside out, has a deep understanding of the agency's stakeholders and their needs, and sincerely believes in the importance of managing human beings rather than resources, making her the ideal candidate for the position of Vice-President of Human Resources.
Vice-President, Strategy, Partner
During his 30-year career, François has held the positions of Media Planner, Public Relations Consultant, Copywriter, Creative Director, Strategic Planner, and Vice-President/Agency Director, working with numerous clients. After starting his own consulting business, François joined Sid Lee in 2012 as Vice President of Strategy.
Director of Financial Operations, Partner
Daniel Fortier is responsible for managing operational budgets and finances. An entrepreneur at heart, he founded two companies specializing in multimedia before joining Sid Lee in 1999 as partner and vice-president.
Vice-President, Account Group, Partner
In 1996, Jean-François Fortin joined Sid Lee. He has held several positions in account services before being named vice-president and partner. Over the years, he has contributed to the success of numerous assignments.
Montreal President, Senior Partner
A multimedia pioneer in Canada, Martin Gauthier boasts over 15 years experience in the field. As a member of the Sid Lee team since 1999, Martin's progressive views on media and relationship marketing have greatly influenced the agency.
Executive Creative Vice-President, Partner
As artistic and creative director, Hélène Godin is a respected and well-known professional in the design world internationally. She has worked to develop the brand identity of several of Sid Lee's clients.
Executive Vice-President,
Senior Partner
A member of the Sid Lee team since 1999, François Lacoursière is responsible for planning and overall management of mandates. He takes great interest in the evolution of experiential marketing.
Mac Macdonald
Amsterdam President, Partner
Mac Macdonald joined Sid Lee in 2013 having previously worked his way - literally - around the world on behalf of brands such as: IBM, Nikon, Starbucks, and Visa. This adventure has moulded Mac into a truly global citizen, and an invaluable source of informed, diverse, and eclectic perspectives on the delivery of innovative consumer experiences.
Executive Creative Director, Partner
As Sid Lee's partner and creative director since 2000, Kris has put his creativity to good use, seamlessly merging graphic design and new media. A multidisciplinary soul at heart, Kris rejects boundaries between disciplines.
Creative Chief,
Senior Partner
Co-founder of Sid Lee, Philippe Meunier is responsible for the agency's creative output. Sid Lee has received numerous international awards thanks to his holistic, multidisciplinary approach.
Executive Creative Director, Partner
A UQAM graduate, Yann has built his reputation as one of the best imaginative thinkers of the decade, and has an insight for integrating interactive and print design as well as creative technology, advertising and architecture for our major clients. Yann has been a key influencer since joining Sid Lee.
Head of Strategy, Partner
A member of the Sid Lee team since 2003, Montreal-native Alex exported Sid Lee across the Atlantic and to Europe. He believes that simple yet not simplistic strategy yields great creativity and even greater results.
Toronto President, Partner
As vice-president and partner, Vito Piazza manages important mandates and provides senior strategy counsulting to key clients. Over the course of his 14-year marketing career, Vito has contributed to numerous integrated campaigns, both nationally and internationally.
Vice-President, Account Group, Partner
With Sid Lee since 2003, Julie Provençal was named Vice-President, Account Services, Operations in 2011. She shares her expertise that she acquired over the years with major clients such as Cirque du Soleil with the Montreal Account Services group.
Executive Creative Director, Partner
UK native Dave Roberts joined Sid Lee in 2005. After stints as creative director in Sid Lee's Montreal and Amsterdam ateliers, he now serves as executive creative director of Sid Lee Toronto where he creates work for traditional media, new media channels, and everything in between.
CFO, Partner
A certified management accountant (CMA), Gérard Tardif has more than 25 years of cross-functional senior management experience. A natural leader with a talent for getting the best out of his team, Gérard joined Sid Lee in 2011.
Executive Creative Director, Manager and Partner
After 5 years as the Head of Creation at DDB and winning several international prizes, Sylvain decided to switch careers and embrace Sid Lee's creative vision. In 2009, the Paris atelier opened its doors.
USA President, Senior Partner
Born in the UK, Will Travis starts an early successful business career. Appointed President and World Partner of ATTIK–acquired by Dentsu in 2008–Will helps develop the London firm on an international level. He is passionate with extreme sports and considers leadership as one of them. His goal now is to bring Sid Lee New York up to the heights of success.
Vice-President, Partner
Nicolas Van Erum co-leads the public and media relations division of Sid Lee. A McGill University graduate, Nicolas held high-level positions at companies such as Cloudraker and Cossette, dealing with prestigious national and international clients.


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Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) -- Before today's kickoff Bison fans threw a tailgate party like they were outside the Fargodome.
The band got things pepped up this morning as hundreds of fans made an alley to cheer the team on as they got to the stadium. It looked like college game day on ESPN. Then it was time to party, well continue partying.
Archie Arechigo: "Started at 6 this morning. What was for breakfast? You're looking at it."
"About 6 this morning. Breakfast? Little bit it was hard to hold it down.
John Ness: "Got here at about 8:30 we were planning on leaving the hotel at 7 but 730 we were out of there. What's for breakfast? Funyuns and beer. Breakfast of champions we just want to make it to game time that's our goal right now."
But by the looks of it most people opted for the huge tailgate party.
Eric Mairs: "We tailgate back home we didn't know what to expect but it's no different than back home."
Jesse Rasmusson: "The only thing different is no Fargodome in the background but you got all the people, it's a good time."
In the middle of the chaos we found this, players from the '86 bison team looking at an old photo album of their championship, with the hope they and everyone else here would see another today.
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Flag Day- The Army's Birthday
Gayle Anderson was live in West Los Angeles in celebration of FLAG DAY AND THE ARMY'S BIRTHDAY.
Today is Flag Day, a national celebration of the nation's flag. While Flag Day has been celebrated across the country as early as 1885, President Truman signed an Act of Congress on August 3rd, 1949, designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day. June 14th was chosen because Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States on this day in 1777. For more information about Flag Day, see www.nationalflagday.com and http://www.usflag.org/.
Also, today is also the 238th birthday of the United States Army, the senior branch of the Armed Forces. When the American Revolutionary War broke out in 1775, the original 13 colonies did not have a shared army, but rather a collection of independent colonial militias. The first battles of that war were fought by the Massachusetts militia. The Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia on May 10th, 1775 in order to create a common army to defend the colonies. On June 14th, the Congress approved the creation of the Continental Army, which was composed of some 22,000 militiamen already fighting in Massachusetts as well as about 5,000 in New York. On June 15th, the Congress named George Washington as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. In addition, the Congress voted to draft rules and regulations to govern the Army and voted to send $2 million to support the forces in Boston and New York City. (Army history is courtesy The Army News Service and John R. Maass of the U.S. Army Center for Military History.)
To honor this occasion, the U.S. Army is celebrating 238 years of service to our nation with Army veterans in Los Angeles, California. Today at 11:00 a.m. at the Veterans Home of California, West Los Angeles.
The ceremony will be attended by Maj. Gen. Megan Tatu, Commander 79th Sustainment Support Command; Ms. Bea Cohen (103 year-old WWII Army veteran); members of the American Ex-Prisoners of War Organization; veteran residents of the California Veterans Home; members of the American Legion Posts 283 and 43; and soldiers from the 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command.
The United States Army is using its birthday as an opportunity to thank veterans whose service to the nation has helped the army reach this milestone, an anniversary older than the nation itself. Maj. Gen. Tatu and a representative from the Veterans Home of California, West Los Angeles make brief remarks recognizing the day, and currently serving Army soldiers serve a lunch mean to the veterans from across the Los Angeles community. WWII Army veteran Bea Cohen and Maj. Gen. Megan Tatu cut an army birthday cake.
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If you are an owner of a business and are not happy about the way it's being run, you have several options:
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If the company has a shareholders' or operating agreement that outlines the rights of owners, you should follow the procedures set out in the document.
If there is no written agreement, the only way to buy out or get bought out is to reach an agreement with your father. Yet, your description of him doesn't make him sound too agreeable.
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bit by bit
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- British • informal A woman regarded in sexual terms.Más ejemplos en oraciones
- The fact that they can do this is due to (amongst other things) the glass ceiling, and the fact that many positions of authority are occupied by sleazy old men who see women as nothing more than a nice bit of skirt.
- I loved the way she turned out to be a ruthless undercover agent and not a bit of fluff after all.
- There is so much stuff you get put up for where you are obviously just the bit of fluff, even if you have brains and wear trousers all the time.
bit of rough
- see rough.
bit on the side British • informal
- 1A person with whom one is unfaithful to one's partner.Más ejemplos en oraciones
- It turns out, he is not simply fond of a bit on the side (another mistress emerged this week).
- What easier way to send a grudging acknowledgement of your lover/spouse / bit on the side than down the computer wire?
- I know you're in love with Michael, so I'm not asking to be your boyfriend or even your bit on the side.
- 2Money earned outside one's normal job: I'd like to make a bit on the sideMás ejemplos en oraciones
- Marlowe obliquely tells the tale of her life from the bright New Jersey kid who made it to Harvard to her time as a needle-popping rock journalist who earned a bit on the side as a drugs money launderer.
- He earns a bit on the side by making photoreports on the film set.
- The pocket money will not be enough to cover all living expenses, and most apprentices will therefore have to earn a bit on the side on Saturdays.
bits and pieces (or British bobs)
- An assortment of small items.Más ejemplos en oraciones
odds and ends, oddments, stuff, paraphernalia, things, miscellanea, bric-a-brac, sundries, knick-knacks, souvenirs, keepsakes, mementoes, lumber, flotsam and jetsam• informal junkBritish • informal odds and sods, gubbins, clobber• vulgar slang crap, shit• archaic rummage, truck• rare knick-knackery
- We have called in to pick up a few bits and pieces, and to collect a rather expensive lamp for K's mother.
- The actual textiles seemed to be of all kinds, a few whole garments, old socks, hankies, torn-off sleeves, j-cloths, rags, babies' stuff, bits and bobs.
- Your poor pal has just made a terrifying investment and, as you say, is having to shell out for new furnishings and other bits and bobs.
do one's bit
- • informal Make a useful contribution to an effort or cause: I was persuaded to do my bit for the environmentMás ejemplos en oraciones
assist, help, lend a hand, be of service, give one's support, give one's backing, contribute, chip in, throw in one's lot; participate, take part, join in, get involved• informal pitch in, play ball, tag along, get in on the actBritish • informal muck in, get stuck in
- The refugees who made it were clearly keen to do their bit in the war effort and the factory went on to produce 66 per cent of the leather required in the whole British war effort.
- The Goddard Arms Hotel in Old Town was packed on Friday night with people all eager to do their bit for the relief effort.
- In that time the couple has served on a number of committees in an effort to do their bit for the Geraldton.
in bits
- British • informal Very upset or emotionally affected: she found out he was two-timing her—she's in bits, really she isMás ejemplos en oraciones
- I won by seven there, but the week before I was in bits, and the week after I was in bits.
- At the end of his performance of Schubert's Die Schöne Müllerin with pianist Helmut Deutsch, the audience was in bits and pandemonium broke out, leaving Kaufmann looking slightly bemused at the sensation he had caused.
- A neighbour who did not want to be identified said: 'Everybody has been left in bits and there was nothing anyone could do.'
not a bit
- Not at all: I'm not a bit tiredMás ejemplos en oraciones
- I'm not a bit surprised that other people are interested in Steve, not a bit.
- And as our bill is tabulated by the fresh-faced high school boy behind the register, we would grab all the Safety-Pops we could and not feel guilty, not a bit.
- But at the same time it didn't surprise me, not a bit.
not a bit of it
- British Not at all: Am I being unduly cynical? Not a bit of itMás ejemplos en oraciones
- After the torrential rain on Saturday, we had thought the event might be a bit of a wash-out, but not a bit of it.
- It sounds like a recipe for gross self-indulgence, but not a bit of it: 'I've actually lost nearly a stone and a half since coming here.'
- When the Express closed, and then later the ill - fated Scottish Daily News, you'd have thought the bar would close but not a bit of it.
to bits
- 1Into pieces: both cars were smashed to bitsMás ejemplos en oraciones
- MATZILATION - Smashing a piece of matzo to bits while trying to butter it.
- Standing in front of him, he longed to slowly carve Jaegar to pieces and burn those pieces to bits.
- Yin Yan, a lawyer at Beijing Jingyi Lawyer's Office, said knocking the car to bits was definitely the wrong thing to do.
- 2 • informal Very much; to a great degree: Vicky was thrilled to bits I just love him to bitsMás ejemplos en oraciones
- I love it to bits, all of it, especially the wonderfully ingenious and gorgeous to look at early optical devices, and the engravings of such inventions.
- He meant everything to me and I loved him to bits.
- I loved it to bits, although a little let down by the end.
Old English bita 'bite, mouthful', of Germanic origin; related to German Bissen, also to bite.
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bit2Saltos de línea: bit
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- 1A mouthpiece, typically made of metal, which is attached to a bridle and used to control a horse.Más ejemplos en oraciones
- You can also go shopping at the C Quarter Circle Saddlery for saddles, bridles, bits, spurs and much more!
- In the tackroom where the bridles, bits, snaffles, girths and whips were hanging on the wall, Jackson asked me about everything.
- It seems there are different opinions as to whether the rein attached to the bit should be left on, in addition to the direct one.
- 2A tool or piece for boring or drilling: a drill bitMás ejemplos en oraciones
- He's wearing a belt with screwdrivers, drill bits, spanners, hacksaws and nails lodged in every pocket.
- Drilling can be done with many of the same tools you use for drilling wood or metal, including twist drills, brad point drill bits, spade bits or a hole saw with a pilot bit.
- The trail down to the foot of the falls was all but vertical, a white-knuckle descent by means of chains and old drill bits hammered into the rock.
- 2.1The cutting or gripping part of a plane, pincers, or other tool.Más ejemplos en oraciones
- They were Rris-built devices, requiring two Rris to power the treadle turning the shaft, but the bits and cutting blades were of improved carbon steel.
- The way to change the cutting depth of the bit varies among different router types, makes, and models.
- Align the pilot bit of the hole saw with the center point you marked earlier in the face of the door, and begin drilling.
- 2.2The part of a key that engages with the lock lever.Más ejemplos en oraciones
- The next step in the evolution of locks was the invention of the "bit".
- It has lever tumblers that require a key with a bit, or projecting part, of proper depth and position.
- To take the impression the bit of a flat blank key of the correct size was covered with a layer of wax.
- 2.3The copper head of a soldering iron.Más ejemplos en oraciones
- The soldering iron bit should be cleaned.
- The bit then fits over or inside the heating element dependent on the design of the soldering iron.
- The bit may be heated in many different ways.
verbo[with object] Volver al principio
- Put a bit into the mouth of (a horse).Más ejemplos en oraciones
- However, they can experience behavioral problems when ridden, many coming back to bad experiences with what type of bit was used and how they were initially bitted.
- I began long-lining him and bitting him up, teaching him that there was more to life than galloping in a straight line.
- What Is The Best Way To Bit A Horse?
above the bit
- (Of a horse) carrying its head too high so that it evades correct contact with the bit.Más ejemplos en oraciones
- He's above the bit, and your legs are a hair too far forward.
- The horse went above the bit means an absence of contact with the rider's hands, legs, and seat, also leading to loss of impulsion.
- Further in front of that point the horse will be above the bit, and the action of the reins will not be able to go through because of stiffness.
behind the bit
- (Of a horse) carrying its head with the chin tucked in so that it evades contact with the bit.Más ejemplos en oraciones
- When the horse comes too low and behind the bit, there must be something else going on at the same time.
- Such riders should be able to get a colt to yield without gimmicks because there is always danger of getting a horse behind the bit through their use.
- It would also be a mistake to let the horse lag behind the bit; the trainer must, therefore, create and maintain the proper tempo and rhythm.
get (or take or have) the bit between (or North American in) one's teeth
- Begin to tackle a problem or task in a determined or independent way.Más ejemplos en oraciones
- I've got the bit in my teeth with this show and I'm very determined to take it as far as it will go.
- Mencken believed that the human race would accomplish greater things if the halt and lame were left to themselves and the bright and swift took the bit between their teeth.
- And one of the big questions is whether he's going to be able to really get the bit in his teeth.
off the bit (or bridle)
- (Of a horse) ridden on a loose rein to allow it to gallop freely.Más ejemplos en oraciones
- Most of the runners are off the bridle while Shergar is cantering.
- Norman knew he would stay and even though he was a bit off the bridle round the turn he just kept on galloping.
- He was the first horse off the bridle, but he kept coming on ground which certainly wasn't ideal for him.
on the bit (or bridle)
- (Of a horse) ridden with a light but firm contact on the mouth.Más ejemplos en oraciones
- It takes a lot of practice, but eventually you'll be able to advance to a faster trot and even a canter and still keep your horse on the bit without getting into a pulling match.
- Barry Geraghty, on Kicking King, had been cruising in behind the lead from the off, and he was still on the bridle as he cantered clear going to the home turn.
- 'My horse left the gate and was on the bit,' Berry said.
Old English bite 'biting, a bite', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch beet and German Biss, also to bite.
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bit4Saltos de línea: bit
- A unit of information expressed as either a 0 or 1 in binary notation.Más ejemplos en oraciones
- For example, is it important to discuss computer bits, bytes, disk drives and the like in an agricultural mechanics textbook?
- I now know there are eight bits in a byte, and 1024 megabytes in a gigabyte.
- The interesting thing is to watch them write a subroutine that counts all the bits in a byte, then ask them to make it much, much faster.
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USDA barley grant focuses on creating cold-tolerant breeds
By T.J. BURNHAM
Oregon State University will monitor nearly $850,000 to research cold-tolerant barleys under a new $25 million nationwide USDA National Institute of Food and Technology five-year grant.
The national grant specifically targets development of new cold-tolerant barleys and wheats, as well as background research, to produce crops tolerant to climate change.
Although most associate climate change with increased temperatures, cold-tolerant varieties must also be developed, because when temperatures heat up on some areas, they can fall very low in others, says Pat Hayes, head of OSU's barley breeding program. He will oversee the $849,629 barley research component of the grant.
Key Points
• Oregon State University is part of a new cold-tolerant barley research program.
• New varieties could help boost market interest in barley.
• Current barleys considered cold-tolerant are not "breakthrough" varieties.
While the announcement of the grant was made in February, actual dollars did not begin to flow into the program until recently, leading to an OSU press release on what it calls a "new initiative."
"This grant is significant in the sense that it brings barley and wheat researchers together for the first time on a national project," says Hayes. "This will add significant resources into the barley effort."
While the research Hayes leads will be national in scope — development for varieties in the Midwest will be targeted as well as new cultivars for the Pacific Northwest — he hopes to have "some real breakthroughs" that will benefit growers in the region.
Barley's cold tolerance
Development of cold-tolerant barleys could also expand the market for U.S. producers in this nation and abroad, adds Hayes. Discovering new cold-tolerant types is vital, since many barley varieties do not do well in extreme cold.
Freeze chamber tests at OSU show that many barleys experience a 50% failure rate when temperatures hit about 10 degrees F, he explains. A 50% crop mortality renders a planting economically destroyed to most farmers.
While OSU has not been waiting around for the grant to begin working on cold-tolerant varieties, newer releases in this category have been "anything but breakthroughs," he reports. A just-released tolerant variety, Verdant, and another named Maja released two years ago, "tested well under cold conditions in Oregon and Washington, but neither are the big step forward in cold tolerance as we expect to come out of future studies under the new grant money," says Hayes.
Expanding the barley industry and its marketing potential is a high priority with Hayes. "If we can make barley more cold-tolerant, we can expand the range of where we can plant the crop, he says. Improved yields from future variety releases, as well as new traits more attractive to international buyers, could boost marketing potential for the crop, he believes.
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902: Darmok and Jalad
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Title text: I wonder how often Patrick Stewart has Darmok flashbacks when talking to Star Trek fans.
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This comic is a parody of the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Darmok" in which Captain Picard and the Enterprise crew meet with a Tamarian ship. They can translate the individual words of Tamarian with perfect accuracy, but the Tamarians communicate using metaphors based on their own history and culture—without these cultural references, the Enterprise crew are unable to understand what the Tamarians are actually saying. "Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra" is repeated many times in this episode by the Tamarian captain, Dathon. Picard is eventually able to decipher the line to discover that it was a story of two warriors marooned on an island (Tanagra) who work together to defeat a common foe. The alien's intention is that he and Picard work together to defeat a monster as a way to cement ties between the Tamarians and the Federation.
In the comic, instead of suggesting a dramatic gesture to achieve a diplomatic breakthrough, the alien seems to suggesting a one-night stand. It is not clear if he is chatting up Deanna Troi (who has the long curly hair) or Picard. However, given that in the original episode Darmok and Jalad (the two warriors) were identified with Dathon and Picard, it seems likely that he is flirting with Picard.
It is not certain why "Kalenda" replaced "Tanagra" in the quote; it could simply be an error. Without any context, the meaning behind the alteration, if any, is unclear.
The title text suggests that the actor Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Picard, might sometimes feel as confused by Star Trek fans because many of them are more knowledgeable about Star Trek than the actual actors.
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- [Captain Dathon is seen on a communications screen.]
- Alien: Darmok and Jalad at Kalenda's!
- [Jean-Luc Picard and Deanna Troi stand next to each other, looking off to the right.]
- Picard: Their language must be based on folklore and metaphor! Computer! Search cultural archives for Darmok-Jalad-Kalenda!
- [Picard and Troi listen to the response.]
- Computer (off-panel): In Tamarian legend, Darmok and Jalad got totally wasted and hooked up at a party at Kalenda's.
- [Dathon is seen on the communications screen again, winking.]


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This installment in the meters, strips and glucose testing series discusses temperature and humidity and their effects on meter and strip functioning. For comments, contact Sharon Kellaher at (800) 234-1218.
As we approach spring, we say goodbye to cold mornings and waking up to a glucose meter that won't work if your house gets too chilly. But soon will come summer, with its heat and humidity that can foul up our meters as well. And during any season, those of us who hike or ski at high altitudes can lose our meter function.
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Strips are even more susceptible to extreme weather. They like staying at room temperature, out of dampness.
"The chemical reactions the meters perform [to read glucose levels] are affected by both altitude and temperature," confirms Kris Berg, EdD, a physical education professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
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Cold weather
During a cold-weather activity, Berg advises keeping your meter and strips in a pouch. You should be wearing several clothing layers in the cold, and the pouch should be placed in the middle of those layers. If it's directly touching the skin, it could get too warm.
Even if you are indoors, your house can easily dip into temperatures too cold for proper meter function. Many meters cannot work below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, a common occurrence on winter nights or in drafty, old houses.
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To keep the meter and strips cool, use an insulated pouch with an ice pack to carry them. "Don't place the equipment directly next to the ice," warns Jane Seley, RN, CDE, of Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, "or they will get too cold."
Strips are particularly sensitive to humidity, and the pouch protects against damage. Most manufacturers agree that strips should be kept in their wrapping until the moment they are used.
High Altitudes
A 1996 study in Diabetes Care showed that high altitudes cause meters to lose accuracy because of low barometric pressure. Meters were tested at lab-simulated altitudes of 1,000 to 4,000 feet, and most of the meters gave readings that were too low.
Glucose monitoring at high altitudes is not a well-known subject, says Berg. Consultation with the manufacturer and a health care professional should be done before any high-altitude activity.
Most manufacturers have tested their meters up to a certain level. (See the chart below for your meter's specifications.) Beyond this level, the only information is stories from brave people with diabetes who have ventured this far.
DeAnn Johnson, RN, is a diabetes educator at the Barbara Davis Center in Denver. She often skis and hikes in the Rocky Mountains, up to around 10,000 feet. Johnson says she has never experienced a problem with altitudes, but always recommends keeping everything covered and insulated from the cold.
Serious climbers who have gone much higher than recommended say that at some point the meter will stop working completely, but no one can say exactly where this occurs. If you go beyond your manufacturer's altitude guidelines without back-up equipment, you could be left with no means of measurement.
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My family loves fried chicken, so when I saw something similar done on Biggest Loser, I had to try it. It's a great alternative to "fried" chicken.
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Carbs: 20.4g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 32.5g | Calories: 235.5
This meatloaf has the best of both worlds: a great crust and a moist interior! The trick is lining your slow cooker and creating a water bath. Trust me, it's worth the effort!
Submitted by CHEF_MEG
Carbs: 17.3g | Fat: 6.4g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 27.1g | Calories: 234.2
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Easy Chicken recipe.
Submitted by LIMASTAR
Carbs: 1.8g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 21.4g | Calories: 152.4
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Submitted by LVMY2SNSSLS
Carbs: 23.2g | Fat: 12.8g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 19.4g | Calories: 278.5
Very Good 4.6/5
(49 ratings)
Submitted by DSTYLES43
Carbs: 32.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 123
Butternut squash helps slim down this macaroni and cheese. You can't taste it, and it boosts the nutritional value of the dish!
Submitted by STEPFANIER
Carbs: 35.8g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 13.2g | Calories: 230
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Submitted by LVMY2SNSSLS
Carbs: 25.2g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 11.2g | Calories: 169.8
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