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We've been working with the very best in the business. The studio really just let us alone to make the films.
Stand outside De Eland, on the Berenstraat Bridge over the Prinsengracht, and you see what real Amsterdam life is like.
If you look at the play very closely, this is a thirdhand report of what a wonderful hero Macbeth is for saving Scotland. And in the next scene, he's planning to murder Duncan, and you never really know why or what's behind Macbeth.
Scarborough never really began to live until the summer of 1964 when the Beatles played the Futurist Theatre, and no one in the audience, least of all me, heard anything but the screaming.
People see fashion as superficial and shallow, but it's actually not. As an industry, it can really change how things happen and change trade for countries that really need it.
I had - after I sang the 'Star Spangled Banner' so badly, after my tragic singing accident, after that, you know, all my stuff kind of, like, really got even more full blown and, you know, I got stage fright and, you know, I couldn't do stand-up anymore and let alone sing and all the other things.
There is no real third party in America. There's this one party that has two sides to it - the Democratic and Republican side. It's one party that has two heads.
It's not really the job of a public servant to inspire, but to get the job that the people demand done. The Democrats think that if they have hope and are inspired, things will get better, but they actually won't.
The real truth is, I just want to keep the voice of dissent alive in all of our elections. I don't really want to hang out with politicians.
Birth control that really works - every night before we go to bed we spend an hour with our kids.
I loved comedy all my life. I think it's a real powerful art form.
My real life is funnier than anything on TV.
The fact that my grown kids like to hang out with me, I mean, it just - I don't think it really can get any better than that, I don't think.
I'm always having ideas. I'd like to continue being able to realise the ideas I have.
Coldplay I really like a lot. David Grey, I'm obsessed with.
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Saturday, April 6, 2013
US receives 50,000 packages of H-1B visa applications on first day
The USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), officially, has not come out on the number of H-1B applications received by it since April 1 when it started accepting petitions for it for the fiscal 2014 beginning October 1, 2013.
According to an estimate provided by FCi Federal, Virginia-based government services and technology provider, which is supplying personnel to assist the USCIS in processing the H-1B petitions, on the first day it received some 50,000 packages, the Computer World reported. A package can contain one H-1B application to multiple applications, but based on the past experience, a package on an average contains 1.2 H-1B petitions, the media outlet reported.
The number of packages received fell sharply on the second day, Computer World said. According to Congressional approved mandate, USCIS can reward a maximum of 65,000 H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2014 beginning October 1, 2013.
In addition to the USCIS can also reward 20,000 H-1B visas for those having masters or higher degree from US academic institutions. This limit on H-1B visas has been in place for more than two decades now.
The USCIS received H-1B petitions at its two centres – the Vermont Service Center and the California Service Center - where its officials described business as usual. Last month, USCIS had said based on feedback from a number of stakeholders, it anticipates that it may receive more petitions than the H-1B cap between April 1, 2013 and April 5, 2013.
As such if USCIS receives more petitions than it can accept, it will use a lottery system to randomly select the number of petitions required to reach the numerical limit, the federal agency said. The lottery for the H-1B cap was last used in April 2008, when the cap was filled on the first day itself.
Last year in 2012, it took 73 days for the USCIS to fill in the cap, while in took 235 days to receive applications to fill the 65,000 H-1B numbers in 2011; 300 days in 2010, and 264 days in 2009. In 2008 and 2007 the caps were reached in the first few days.
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by Tad Barton
Perfect baseball weather in March isn't something the players and fans at San Juan are used to.
"Just wait until the games start," tends to be a running joke amongst the Bronco faithful on warm sunny days in early spring in Blanding.
Instead of clouds and wind rolling in as the teams took the field, players and fans alike were treated to near perfect playing conditions at the San Juan Slugfest Tournament, which was played March 17-18 in Blanding.
San Juan must have brought good weather back after kicking off the season the previous week at the Cactus Classic Tournament in Mesquite, NV where they went 2-2.
The Broncos had a rough start to Slugfest, dropping their first game to the Summit Academy Bears, 7-2, before righting the ship against the Delta Rabbits, 14-4; Kirtland Central Broncos, 12-6; and then closing with a 19-4 win over Dove Creek.
The three wins and one loss push the Bronco season record to 5-3, setting up their first league game of the season on Friday, March 24 at Gunnison.
In San Juan's first game of the Slugfest Tournament, the Broncos were plagued late in the game with errors, which ultimately led to their defeat.
Both teams got on the score board early, each scoring one run in the first inning. San Juan's run came when Jaxon Lee scored from third on a Kavika Su'eSu'e single to tie it up after one inning.
The Bears added another run in the third inning to take a 2-1 lead over the Broncos. Trailing 2-1 heading into the sixth, San Juan was in a great position to strike when multiple errors in the top half of the sixth led to five Summit Academy runs and a 7-1 lead for the Bears.
The Broncos still had a chance to pull off the win but were only able to score one more run when Bayl'r Eldredge scored from second on a Su'eSu'e base hit, leading to a 7-2 final score in favor of the Bears.
Eldredge was credited with the loss in spite of a solid outing in which he went 5 2/3 innings and gave up just three hits, only two earned runs and picked up four strikeouts.
Jordan Blake finished the game for San Juan, surrendering just one hit and no earned runs.
Just a few hours after letting one slip away, San Juan was back in action, this time against Delta. The Broncos started off the scoring for the game with two runs in the first inning when Lee scored on an error and Su'eSu'e scored on a Trez Perkins double.
San Juan added three more runs in the bottom of the second when Corbin Palmer, Tanner Johnson and Blake crossed the plate to make it 5-0.
The Rabbits showed some life in the top of the third when they scored a pair of runs to pull within three, 5-2. That would be as close as they would get as San Juan had their biggest inning of the game, scoring six runs in the bottom of the third, blowing the game wide open with a nine run lead, 11-2.
Jay McDonald, Corbin Palmer and Connor Palmer all crossed the plate in the fourth inning to put San Juan up by 12, 14-2. Delta would get a pair of runs in the top of the fifth, both off Bronco errors, to make the final score 14-4 for San Juan.
Corbin Palmer notched the win for the Broncos. The sophomore south paw went three innings giving up two hits and two runs with three strikeouts and one walk.
Five Broncos had multiple base hits, with Blake, Perkins and Connor Palmer all recording doubles, while Eldredge and Corbin Palmer both picked up triples. Lee had a great day running the bases and finished the game with five steals.
Another strong start against Kirtland Central boosted San Juan to another win. San Juan drew first blood when Eldredge tripled in the first inning, driving in Blake and Lee.
Kirtland got on the board in the top of the second, scoring one run. That was answered by San Juan when Blake tripled in the bottom of the second, driving in Corbin Palmer.
Both teams added one run in the third inning, San Juan's run came when Eldredge scored from third off a base hit by Perkins.
After holding Kirtland scoreless in the top of the fourth, San Juan gave themselves a little breathing room when Blake, Lee, Eldredge and Su'eSu'e all scored, increasing San Juan's lead to six, 8-2.
Kirtland rallied in the top of the fifth to the tune of four runs to pull within two, 8-6. San Juan then answered with four runs of their own in the bottom of the fifth, courtesy of runs scored by Johnson, Blake, Lee and Eldredge, for a final score of 12-6.
Perkins and Blake handled the work from the mound for San Juan. The duo gave up 10 hits, struck out three and two walks.
Perkins picked up the win for the Broncos. Eldredge recorded two doubles, while Su'eSu'e and Lee each had one and Blake had a triple. Lee led the Broncos with four RBIs and Su'eSu'e had three.
It was another strong game for San Juan running the bases with two steals by Eldredge and one from Lee and Su'eSu'e.
Against Dove Creek, San Juan found themselves in an early hole, down three heading into the bottom of the first. The Broncos didn't trail for long though, as they scored three runs to tie the game.
Blake started the scoring for San Juan with a leadoff homerun. Lee and Eldredge also scored in the first to tie the game at 3.
The Broncos exploded for 12 runs over the next two innings, six runs in each the second and third, to take a commanding 15-3 lead.
The Bulldogs scored one more run in the top of the fourth, but San Juan wasn't quite done dealing out damage from the plate, adding four more runs in the bottom of the fourth, resulting in a 19-4 victory for the Broncos.
Freshman Shaw Nielson earned the win, pitching all four innings, giving up three hits, striking out four and walking one. McDonald, Su'eSu'e and Blake recorded multiple base hits for San Juan. McDonald had a double, Su'eSu'e tripled as did Blake, who also had a homerun and four RBIs.
Opposing teams better start taking notice of Lee as he nabbed another two bases in this game, bringing his total for the tournament to eight steals.
The Broncos next game is a double header at Gunnison on Friday, March 24. The first game begins at 1:30 p.m. with the second game following.
The Lady Bronco softball team got the season underway on March 17 when they hosted the Kirtland Central Broncos. In spite of playing well for most of both games, San Juan was on the wrong side of a 10-0 and an 18-8 score.
In game one, neither team managed to score until late in the game when Kirtland took a 4-0 in the top of the fourth. The visiting Broncos added six runs in the fifth for the win.
Determined not to repeat game one, San Juan came out strong in game 2, racing out to a 5-0 lead.
Kirtland got on the board in the second with one run before San Juan added three to their side and took an 8-1 lead heading into the third inning.
Just as it looked like San Juan was in control, their bats went quiet. Kirtland, on the other hand, went on to score seven over the next four innings, tying the game at 8 heading into the final inning.
With the game tied, Kirtland unleashed a 10-run inning in the seventh and held San Juan scoreless to win 18-8 and sweep the double header.
Errors hurt San Juan in both games, which were more competitive than the final scores indicate.
San Juan's next game is a double header Tuesday, March 21 in Blanding against Bayfield, COstarting at 3 p.m.
On Friday, March 24, the Broncos travel to Gunnison to take on the Bulldogs beginning at 2 p.m.
Track & Field
The San Juan track teams had their first meet of the year in the Carbon High Invitational in Price. The boys were seventh, and the girls 12th.
Peter Shumway had a great day, placing first in the shot put and discus.
The Koleman Spillman, Grange Simpson, Garrett Chamberlain, and Thomas Hook sprint medley were fourth. Jaxon Torgerson is third in high jump.
Jessica Walker was sixth in 3,200 and eighth in 1,600. Jordyn Moon was sixth in 300 hurdles. Delaney Palmer is fifth in 200 and sixth in 400 meters.
Emma Faqua, Alexis James, Nizhoni Warren and Jessica Walker placed fifth in the medley.


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Bullets for a better world.
Yesterday my wife, the little French lady, explained relativity to me and she didn't need Einstein around to explain it. She used the three hair theorem.
- If I had 3 hairs on my head that wouldn't be very much hair. If I had those same three hairs floating in my soup, that's a lot of hair. It's relative. See...no Einstein required.
- Ahhh....Relativity. When I was growing up the superheros wore their underwear on the outside and had big capes. In the fifties they were called Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel. Now they are called Interior Decorators or Rap singers.
- In the 50's these Superheros had young companions or proteges who lived with them. In the 50's that was OK. Now the men would be called Monsignor.
- When Superman was a child and his "mother" made his "uniform", what kind of thread and scissors did she use to cut and sew the cloth? I worry about this stuff.
- I am trying to learn Spanish. Those people have a different word for everything. When I visited Montreal, I thought if I talked louder they would understand me. I asked my wife what was wrong with these people? Why aren't they speaking English? Didn't you tell them about my impending visit? She said she forgot.
- When I was growing up in the fifties, my dad worked, my mom stayed home. We owned our house, my father bought a brand new 1955 Chevy, our health plan was taken care of by my dad's employer. Everybody in our town was a Republican. We wondered why anyone would be a Democrat. We knew nothing of poor people, civil rights, poor schools. We knew nothing of that other world.
- Times change. We elected a black Democrat president. My dear republicans are furious. How could this happen? I wonder? Could it be that their leadership is less than inspiring? Are George Bush, Dick Cheney, and Sarah Palin the cream of the crop? Yikes. Could it be that a majority of americans are concerned about things such as health care? I really don't care if he was born in Kenya or Hawaii.
- Rick Perry: OMG!!!!!!
- Former Presidents: George Washington? Father of our country? That is the only thing he fathered. He had no children of his own. James Madison? Ditto!!
- President James Garfield was assassinated by...his doctors. Yeah, yeah...I know. Someone shot him. If the doctor had left him alone he would have recovered. He had seen 16 different doctors. Sadly they poked around inside him trying to find the bullet. While doing so, they lacerated his liver, he got an infection and died 89 days after he was shot. An autopsy showed the bullet encapsulated. Oops!!
- Wakes! What a wonderful tradition. Wakes were started because people in the olden days had a nasty habit of burying people who were still alive. Someone suggested they hold off for a few days before we bury this unmoving person. The person may "wake" up. I know I would be real cranky if I woke up from a big hangover, inside a pine box wearing a tie, white shirt and a suit coat, and jockey shorts. "Hey, get me outa here. My mouth feels like I ate cotton candy. Where's my pants and socks? What are these pennies doing on my eyes?" I am sure this could have happened to a few of my Irish ancestors.
- People are protesting the Wall Street shenanigans? What took so long? The liberal's answer to the Tea party? Isn't this almost Anti-American and unpatriotic, Rush?
Gotta go to lunch now.
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|Genetic analysis of developmental mechanisms in hydra. VI. Cellular composition of chimera hydra.
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|The homeostatic mechanisms that maintain constant cellular ratios in hydra tissue were studied using mutant and chimeric hydra strains. Mutants having abnormal cellular compositions are isolated through sexual inbreeding of wild hydra, as described in previous papers of this series. Chimeric hydra are produced by making use of a strain (nf-I) which lacks interstitial cells, nerve cells and nematocytes in its tissue. Reintroduction of interstitial cells from other strains (both normal and mutant) into nf-I leads to creation of chimeric strains having epithelial cell lineages from one strain (nf-I) and interstitial cell lineages from others. Analyses and comparisons of the cellular compositions of all these strains revealed that the numbers of nerve or interstitial cells in the chimeras were very similar to (statistically significantly correlated with) those in their interstitial cell donors. Since chimeras and their interstitial cell donors share the same interstitial cell lineages, this suggests that interstitial cells or their derivatives (nerves and nematocytes) play major roles in determining the nerve and interstitial cell levels in the hydra tissue. It is suggested that some form of homeostatic feedback mechanisms are probably involved in regulating the levels of these cell types.
|T Sugiyama; T Fujisawa
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In the courtyard of my apartment building in Berlin, one of the eight containers for various kinds of garbage (Germans are fanatical about trash separation), the blue one, is for paper and cardboard. It's emptied every Wednesday and it's always chock-full by Thursday. My wife and I have taken to watching the container and running to it after the weekly pickup with our pile of cardboard from Amazon and other online stores; that's mostly what our neighbours cram into the blue bin, too.
This is a sign of the times. Smithers Pira, a company that studies packaging, paper and print-industry supply chains, estimates that globally, e-commerce companies use US$20 billion worth of corrugated materials per year and predicts that the market for e-commerce packaging will expand at an annual rate of 14.3 per cent through 2022. That dwarfs the predicted 2.9 per cent yearly growth rate for the packaging industry as a whole.
The problem is that e-commerce companies haven't really mastered the art of packaging for sustainability and customer convenience, despite claiming to work in this direction. They often use the cardboard inefficiently, and they've transferred to customers the responsibility of making sure it gets recycled. That makes life difficult for the recycling industry and sends more packaging materials to landfills. Unless they fix this soon, regulators should intervene and push them in the right direction.
Executives at Bartscherer & Co. Recycling GmbH, the company that owns the blue container in my yard, have noticed that things are changing.
"In the past few years, the share of packaging and parcel materials in the containers has increased significantly and the share of newspapers and magazines has dropped accordingly," Martin Lange, the company's managing director, told me. "But the cardboard is much cheaper in the recycling industry than newspapers and magazines. That means the load in the blue container is worth less than just a couple of years ago and the waste collection industry must work more effectively to remain profitable, given high transport costs and the acute labour shortage that's causing wages to go up."
Before the e-commerce era, much of the packaging in which products arrive from manufacturers was collected by retailers in a centralized way. Now, according to Kyla Fisher, a program manager at Ameripen, an industry advocacy group, "insights from industry analysts indicate that we are seeing a 30 to 40 per cent increase in corrugated containers in the U.S. curbside recycling system."
Thanks in part to this momentous change, the U.S. recycling rate for cardboard has dropped to 88.8 per cent last year from 92.9 per cent in 1999, according to the American Forestry and Packaging Association. No such statistics are available in Germany, but just by watching the containers in my yard, I can see what's going on: When the blue one is full, some of my neighbours will stuff their Amazon boxes into the black bins, whose contents go to the landfill or the burning plant.
It's inevitable that the online trade's decentralization pushes more packaging out to consumers. That doesn't mean, however, that we should get as much of it as we do.
According to Fisher, Amazon is the standard setter in packaging for online retail, largely because of its size. But it's notorious for putting small items in large boxes; in many cases, common sense would dictate that a packaging worker pick a smaller one, but it doesn't happen. There are even urban legends attempting to explain the phenomenon; a particularly widespread one says Amazon tries to optimize the box sizes to fill company trucks so they carry as little unused space as possible.
Amazon itself has never explained exactly how its packaging system works. I asked the company about it, but the only specific bit of information it shared in response was that its average fulfilment centre uses "more than 30 box sizes." Amazon's statement also said that the e-commerce giant has a team constantly working on innovations to cut waste and that in the past 10 years, its "Frustration-Free Packaging" effort "eliminated more than 244,000 tons of packaging materials" and "avoided 500 million shipping boxes with items that can ship in their own packaging."
Analysts indicate we are seeing a 30% to 40% increase in corrugated containers in the curbside recycling systemKyla Fisher, program manager, Ameripen
The numbers are meaningless because it's not clear how much packaging the company has used in the 10 years — and besides, as a customer, it's hard to see much waste elimination going on. While I was working on this column, two packages arrived with items ordered through Amazon, and neither made much common sense.
A web camera, already packed quite sturdily by its manufacturer, Microsoft, was stuffed into a cardboard box too big for it but made cozier with lots of wrapping paper. I couldn't fathom the reasons for not shipping it in the original box.
A small package containing children's pajama pants came in a box that could have fit no fewer than five such items. Amazon maintains that it has switched to shipping such items in envelopes rather than boxes. That's clearly not always the case.
Both deliveries match my experience as a longtime Amazon customer. That's because of how an e-retailer's priorities stack up thanks to a more complex distribution process than in bricks-and-mortar retail.
"Where a product went from manufacturer to retail warehouse, to store and then home with the consumer," Fisher from Ameripen told me, "now it goes from manufacturer to fulfilment centre to potentially multiple distribution centres to delivery centre and finally to the consumer's home. The general rule of thumb is where traditional retail has on average five touch points, e-commerce has an average of 20."
This complicated journey increases the number of times the product will be dropped or mashed together with others. While some manufacturers, often pushed by online retailers, try to fit their packaging to these new conditions, it's not always possible because e-commerce isn't the only distribution channel and packaging often must serve as a form of advertising in a traditional store.
It might seem that the occasional damaged item isn't worth all the waste created by shipping lots of air and wrapping paper inside bigger-than-necessary boxes. But e-retailers see it differently.
According to Sealed Air, the packaging company that invented bubble wrap, 20 per cent of e-commerce product returns are due to shipping damage, and the cost of replacing a damaged product "can be 17 times the original cost to ship." Besides, also according to Sealed Air, 58 per cent of Americans say receiving a damaged product would negatively impact their relationship with a retailer. This means Amazon and others will err on the side of caution, even if it means sending me more cardboard to squeeze into that blue container. Whatever computer systems it uses to optimize packaging, and whatever instructions workers get in fulfilment centres, will serve the minimization of shipping damage, not waste.
E-commerce isn't just disrupting traditional retail: It's upsetting a whole ecosystem
E-commerce isn't just disrupting traditional retail: It's upsetting a whole ecosystem. Manufacturers, traditional retailers, customers and recyclers have all developed cozy routines over decades, but as e-commerce grows — it has already reached 23 per cent of retail sales in China, nine per cent in the U.S., and almost eight per cent in Germany — these routines unravel. All the affected industries won't settle into new ones overnight.
"What will drive reduced environmental impact is how well the various components of the system work together to ensure optimal resource use," Fisher told me. "E-commerce is a new and still emerging delivery method, and with all new systems it takes time to work out the challenges and opportunities."
This would imply that no regulatory interference is necessary at this point to make sure packaging materials are used more efficiently and recycled to the same degree as in pre-internet days. I wouldn't be so sure, though. With nearly US$1 trillion in market capitalization, Amazon could be doing more to help with the recycling of the packaging mess it creates wherever it ships. As it is, small and medium-size firms such as Bartscherer are left to deal with it.
Amazon should also be more open about what it does to reduce packaging waste, and such openness rarely comes without regulatory intervention. It might also make sense for manufacturers to adhere to specific packaging standards when shipping internet orders, whether independently or through e-commerce intermediaries. While the standards can emerge through a self-regulation process, it would be natural for governments to take an interest, too.
Meanwhile, we'll keep watching that blue container every Wednesday morning and rushing to it with our flattened Amazon boxes as soon as the Bartscherer employees leave.


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Friday, June 20, 2008
Sunday walk
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- grandma johnson said...
It's fun how the small things make such great memories. Having a family walk is always a great way to be together and keep the kids busy. They look like they were enjoying just being out.
- June 25, 2008 at 11:04 AM
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West Ham should be 'petrified' of Leyton Orient under Becchetti as the only way is up for O's, says Hearn
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Former O's chairman Barry Hearn admits near neighbours West Ham United should be 'petrified' of Leyton Orient under new owner Francesco Becchetti.
Hearn sold all his shares to the Italian in a deal which was confirmed on Monday ahead of yesterday's press conference.
And having spent plenty of time with Becchetti, Hearn feels he can now sit back as a fan of the O's and enjoy the good times.
"The future is unbelievable," said Hearn. "This guy wants to be a winner yesterday, that's in his DNA. I am a winner, but this guy is another level.
"I want to watch it and I am excited. Orient fans must be excited, if they aren't what are they going to get excited by?
"If I was West Ham I would be petrified of this man. This guy can do anything he wants to do if he has the belief and the passion."
Talks between the Italian and Hearn had been taking place for some time, with a deal in place even before the O's play-off final penalty shoot-out defeat to Rotherham United in May.
And when asked why he sold to Becchetti, Hearn felt he could see a 'glimmer' in his eye, and a little bit of himself.
"I listen to this friend on my right and I look in his eyes and I see a little bit of Barry Hearn 20 years ago," he added.
"He has excitement, vision, enthusiasm but most of all, as all Italians have he has a wealth of passion. This guy is not here to mess around.
"It didn't effect the result of the play-off final, we were talking before that. Francesco and I basically had the deal in place before that because I knew win or lose this man was still the right man to take the club to the next level."
And under the new leadership of Becchetti, Hearn believes the only way is up for 'his' club.
But if he had turned down the advances of the Italian businessman, he admits it would have been the worst thing he could do for the club.
"Over the years I have always been consistent in saying the moment I find someone in my view that can take this club further than I can, I am out," remarked Hearn.
"After six/seven/eight different approaches from various companies over the last 10 years, none of which have ticked my boxes, I suddenly find a man who ticks all my boxes and I am very happy to hand over the custodianship of this great club to Francesco.
"He has a team that he's brought with him, and I believe he is the man that will take this club to a level that is perhaps beyond my imagination and I as an Orient fan am excited to be watching this happen.
"I'm 66, I have a great business and I love every single day of my life, but I also understand my limitations.
"I would never have forgiven myself for what I had done to Leyton Orient had I turned down this approach from Francesco. At the end of the day I came into this club as a fan and I stay on as a fan.
Becchetti will make a complete break from his Italian roots with his family making the move to the capital.
And that commitment makes Hearn feel this venture will be a success for the new O's chief, and the club as a whole.
"I hate boring people. One thing I will tell you about Francesco, he is not going to be boring," said Hearn.
"When I looked at Francesco and the make up of the team he has brought with him, and the fact that he's moving to London, actually making a commitment there, it speaks volumes."


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John "Hondo" Havlicek was considered by many basketball fans to be one of the most complete players to play in the NBA. His entire career was spent as a Boston Celtic for 16 seasons, where he helped to bring home a staggering 8 championship titles.
Although Havlicek was extremely humble and anything but a flashy player on the court, his physical ability and dedication to the game allowed the following impressive career stats to be acquired: 1,270 regular season games, 26,395 points, 8,007 rebounds and 6,114 assists. The volume of points he scored throughout his amazing career solidified his position as the top scorer in Celtics history, and ranks 6th among all players in NBA history.
John Havlicek was born as John Joseph Havlicek in Martins Ferry, Ohio on April 8th 1940. His first signs of athletic ability were put on display at Bridgeport High School, where he rose above the competition in three sports: basketball, baseball and football. This was recognized by colleges all around the country, amassing in an impressive 35 scholarships received in both basketball and football.
Havlicek's college career was spent at Ohio State University, where he played with legends Jerry Lucas and Bobby Knight, who later went on to become a coaching legend. During Havlieck's college career an NCAA championship was won in 1960 and during the same year he was listed as an alternate for the 1960 Olympic Games. Havlicek had sure talent and many teams understood that. In fact, his talent was so strong that not only did he get picked by the Boston Celtics following his college graduation, but he was also drafted by the NFL's Cleveland Browns.
John's enthusiasm and lifelong dedication to sport rubbed off on his son Chris Havlicek, who played college basketball and spent part of his career working for the NBA. Now that Havlicek's basketball career is over he lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife. He is the co-owner of a food company and has 3 Wendy's franchise locations under his name. He enjoys giving back to the community through several philanthropic charities such as The Genesis Foundation for Children. His main hobbies include fishing, hunting and golf.


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Mr Yu has worked in the electricity industry for over 30 years and has held senior roles managing the development, construction and operation of gas and coal fired power plants in both Singapore and Hong Kong.
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With a little break in the snowing action, I took the opportunity for a bit of thrifting. Unlike my last Radiant Orchid haul, this interlude was all about the greys. Look at the pieces de resistance – the Carlos Santana heels! I'm putting them on as soon as I dont need snow boots anymore. Some nice knits, too; a curvy black sweaterdress with huge ribbed portrait cowl, an open-front long cardi from Old Navy with silver metallic bling, and a cashmere crew with black contrast sleeves. Add a couple tops and some really nice White House/Black Market black and white tiny check pants, and it's a wardrobe. With snow leopard!
Tuesday Shoes Day – Elliana
You've gotta love Target; they have makeup, electronics, paper products – and cute shoes. These are Elliana by Merona, the house brand. A chic cork wedge, comfy padded platform, and metallic cruelty-free straps – what's not to love? They go with all those light, summery dresses AND look great with skinny or straight jeans too. Plus I could walk a mile in them since they feel so great, which is of high level importance; you never know when you might have to walk a mile, so better safe than sorry.
Tuesday Shoes Day – Zodiac
There's nothing like a big buckle shoe for instant impact. These are my daughter's favorites, although it looks like perhaps they aren't fitting her quite as well as one would hope. No matter, a toe thong isn't my first choice so I haven't worn them much myself. Despite the thong issue, they're very comfortable – as one might expect from Dr. Scholl's – "feel crazy good" it says. One might NOT expect a cute little 2″ stacked heel and that nice metallic pebbled leather, but there it is! I do love silver metallic leather, which was probably my whole reason for buying these in the first place. Look – they go with my purse. Not that I'm all about matchy-matchy, but still . . . more like a snapshot of the kind of accessories I like best. I could see these for a casual summer patio meal, as long as the wearer isn't the one running around serving.
Tuesday Shoes Day – Talk
I'm liking the concept so much that I think Tuesday Shoes Day may become a recurring feature. I certainly have enough shoes to keep it going for a while. These are cruelty-free gold pleather sandals with cork wedge heels; I especially like the way the wedge is shaped so it's not super clunky. Franco Sarto is one of my favorites, and I always keep an eye out for them; these came from – of all places – the (mostly) kids' consignment shop. Although they do have teen/some adult stuff, I certainly wasn't expecting to find mint condition cool shoes there. It just reinforces the vintage-shopping mantra – You Never Know. Cute, right?
Lots of secret knitting going on, so not much posting – due to both all the knitting and the need to be covert. So what better alternate topic to explore than fabulous shoes? For a bit of mother-daughter lunch and shopping, we went to PF Chang's and then stopped by the DSW. Shopping the sale rack far surpassed the steamed pork dumplings; for less than half the cost of lunch, we are now the proud owners of this lovely pair of Bandolino Barika party stilettos. And I say "we" with the bittersweet realization that girlfriend and I are now the same shoe size. In fact, she might be one half size larger, depending. I'm determined to be the first one to have an appropriate place to which I might wear them. I'm thinking the fancy dinner that she and her friends are preparing for the parents in a few days; she'll need flats because she'll be cooking and serving. I'll be sitting and possibly gliding to the bar area. Anyway, the shoes are . . .


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Athlete's footOverview
Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection that affects your feet.
The main symptoms of athlete's foot are itchy white patches and cracked skin, usually between the toes.
You can usually treat athlete's foot using antifungal creams, sprays or powders bought from a pharmacy. See a GP if these do not work.
You can catch athlete's foot from walking barefoot in places where someone else has it or touching the affected skin of someone with it.
Page last reviewed: 09/02/2018
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EatingOut by Paolo Martino
An app that does just one thing and does it well: managing contacts of restaurants that you often go to, through a simple, clean, and fun interface.
• Select restaurants among the hundreds of contacts in your address book
• Mark days off (lunch and/or dinner) with just a few taps
• Easily call the restaurant you chose and get directions to it
• Did you book? Notify your friends via SMS or email with the details you want
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What is Aurology?
Even before we are born our aura is affected by various forces and stimuli. Whatever is done to us, or we do to others, has a consequence in our lives. Some things are immediately dealt with but sometimes we are deeply affected by events which can manifest later as problems. If an issue penetrates our aura it can result in quite a bit of damage to us and the way we live our lives.
Aurology combines aspects of your individual numerology and astrology with information based on mapping personal chakras-timelines in conjunction with issues which have impacted your life and karma, which are in turn reflected in the personal field of your aura. This method even has the means to help you clarify your life purpose by examining significant influences throughout your life. Aurology offers more than a forecast; it is an assessment of the aspects of your life you need to focus on to bring about a healthier life balance. The report will show you vital factors which are exerting major influences on your life right now and offer some clues as to how you can harness your personal power to better use them to your advantage.
Your aurology analysis will likewise indicate focal points in the past which would be beneficial for you to re-examine in terms of a life review in order that you might release restrictive influences from the past so that you may move forward in life with greater freedom, control and happiness. Your report will also indicate which major stimuli are going to exert some influence over you in the near future, giving you the fore-knowledge to prepare yourself to deal with them to your advantage.
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The Monthly CIO Chat is set for Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
The ServiceNow Sponsor Steering Committee meets on Wednesday.
The Chancellor's Century Council meets on Thursday and Friday in San Antonio.
Coming out of the last CIO Council, I wanted to clarify the characteristics, role, and responsibilities of the Security Operations Center ("SOC"). They are as follows:
- Shared Service Center
The SOC is a shared service center. As such, it will be funded by the members. It will be the owner of system-wide master contracts for security products and services. It will provide services to members as defined by the Security Operations Center Advisory Board and CIO Council.
- Security Policies
The SOC will be the author and librarian for all system policies and regulations related to security. It will work with the members to develop rules and procedures at the member-level as is required. The System Chief Information Security Officer will provide oversight of this role.
- Wide Area Network Monitoring
The SOC will be responsible for monitoring the wide area network. This ensures that one entity has the ability – for example – to block IP addresses at the WAN-level to protect all members. This will necessitate the members providing the SOC with data/information as is needed for the SOC to monitor the wide area network.
- Cyber Monitoring
The SOC will be responsible for all cyber monitoring across the system. The SOC will take the lead in monitoring the non-TAMU entities in 2016. TAMU will be allowed to implement an equivalent cyber monitoring solution in 2016 in order to allow the system to meet the goal of 100% cyber monitoring by the end of 2016.
- Data Loss Prevention
The SOC will be responsible for ensuring that all members have fully implemented a data loss prevention strategy by the end of 2016. The SOC already owns a sufficient number of DLP licenses for all members.
- Future Role
The expanded role of the SOC in 2017 (and beyond) will be determined by the Security Operations Center Advisory Board and the CIO Council.
- Shared Service Center
A thank you was received from Presidio for time on the CIO Council's February agenda.
I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to review the SmartNet Procedures with you all last week. Nicole will be reaching out to the designated points of contact to initiate Quarterly True-ups and we will be getting everyone set up on Presidio's Vision Portal. The Vision Portal provides clients with a tool that is part of every maintenance engagement as a valued add. Please feel free in the meantime to reach out to me with any follow-up questions you may have.
Lesli Howland
System-Wide Contracting News
Current System-wide Contracts
- Cisco SmartNet (discretionary)
- Diligent provides board portal functionality for all members. (discretionary)
- Hootsuite will enable members to manage social networks, schedule messages and measure social media from a dashboard under a master contract. (discretionary)
- Modo Labs provides mobile application development support for all members. (discretionary)
- Proofpoint email filtering and data loss prevention tools are available for all members. (in annual assessment)
- Security Operations Center (in annual assessment)
- Siteimprove checks web pages, every five days, for spelling, grammar, broken links and accessibility. The cost is 54 cents per web page per year. Any member interested in adding this service need to contact me directly. (discretionary)
- StealthWatch provides cyber security monitoring for all members. (in annual assessment)
- Syncplicity licensing is available for all members. (in annual assessment)
- WebEx is available to all members. Faculty/administrators can obtain licenses at the low cost of $1.44/month/license. (discretionary)
- WebQA is the TAMUS approved Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) solution for all members. (in annual assessment)
System-wide Contracts Under Development
- Banner COE will enable all members to obtain Banner-related services under a master contract. (discretionary)
- Contract Management COE will provide members with the ability to track, manage and optimize contracts under a master contract. (discretionary)
- Docusign will provide members with electronic signature and related workflow capabilities under a master contract. (discretionary)
Project Helios
- Design Prep sessions this week focused on Talent Management, Compensation and Onboarding.
- The team is getting ready for business process design sessions that begin on March 22. Detailed planning continues for two kickoff sessions scheduled for March 8 and 9.
- Design sessions continued on the "Payroll Accounting Link" integration that will integrate Workday and FAMIS.
- Grant Thornton LLP, our IV&V partner, is meeting with the team and is reviewing Vision and Plan deliverables and the Implementation project plan.
- An exploration team is being formed to ask questions about the Workday Financials product. The team's goal is to learn about the product through workshops, discussions, demos and webinars.
SCIO Trips/Visits
- San Antonio/Chancellor's Century Council (March 3-4)


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For a long time Microsoft's Process Explorer has been my process manager of choice – it provides much greater detail and control than the limited Windows Task Manager.
However, I stumbled across System Explorer recently and it has deservedly usurped Process Explorer in my flash drive toolkit – it is now my system manager of choice.
Why System Explorer? For starters, it is a free (for personal and commercial use) program available as a standard installer or as a Portable version – ideal to pop onto a flash drive. It's also small (the entire Portable program weighs in at just 5MB) and available in 29 languages. However, so far, that doesn't set it above the venerable Process Explorer.
Where it does excel is in the variety, yet depth, of features – it includes detailed information about Tasks, Processes, Modules, Startups, IE Add-ons, Uninstallers, Windows, Services, Drivers, Connections and Opened Files – far more than Process Manager, or any other system utility I have used.
The sheer range of information provided could threaten to overwhelm but the program layout is excellent – it offers an easy to configure tabbed interface (like a modern web browser) so you can choose to display as many or as few tabs as you wish – just 4 tabs are enabled by default:
Another big draw for me is the 'File Check' feature – right click any process, dll, service or driver within System Explorer to enable a choice of automatic file submission to Virus Total or Jotti's (VirusScan) websites. These sites use multiple antivirus scanning engines – an ideal and quick way to check if a file is infected.
When troubleshooting malware this feature saves so much time checking if a file is suspicious – no need to visit those websites first and then browse through Windows directories to try to find the file to submit – if you can even remember where it is located…
Using System Explorer – Download from the developers here – the installer version is compatible with XP through to Windows 8 but I prefer the Portable version which can be copied to a flash drive and used on any PC so I'll cover the Portable version below.
After downloading, unzip the file and run SystemExplorer.exe to start. Accept the License terms then choose whether or not to run the program every time Windows starts.
The main program window opens with 4 main tabs – Tasks (similar to Applications in Task Manager), Processes (similar to Process Explorer), Performance (similar to Performance in Task Manager) and History:
Press the + icon to add any of 14 more tabs – these include Autoruns, Connections, Drivers and Snapshots – the ability to create a snapshot of files, registry or both, and compare it to another snapshot. Clicking the x on a tab closes it so it is easy to keep a manageable number of most used tabs on display – your tab display settings are remembered for the next time you use the program.
There are too many tabs to cover in depth but some of the main features they have in common include:
1. Mouse over an item to display a popup information box:
2. Right click an item to display a context menu specific to that tab e.g. end/restart/suspend a process, jump to the file directory or file Properties window, File Check via Virus Total or Jotti's etc:
3. Also in the context menu, File Info Search launches a search of Google or System Explorer's own File Database in a web page – an online resource offering detailed information on over 18 million files.
4. Similarly, the Processes tab offers a security 'Check' link for each running process – this opens the online file review and updates the Security Icon with a safety level.
5. Most tabs have a Windows icon at the top which acts as a toggle to display or hide Microsoft system entries – useful to remove genuine Windows entries from display and leave only third party entries to investigate and review.
6. When System Explorer is closed, it minimizes to the System tray where it provides a (user configurable) mouse over display of CPU/RAM usage, battery life/charge and system uptime etc – you can disable this if required:
System Explorer is a powerful combination of tools – it may contain some features that most users will never need but it is simple to configure and remove unwanted tabs so that you keep only the most useful displayed.
It's the most complete system information and process manager I have used and easily surpasses Process Explorer which looks bereft of features by comparison.


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Who's On First? Creditor's 'Anticipated' Judgment In Fraudulent Conveyance Suit Trumps Earlier-Recorded Lien Where Former Relates Back To Recording Of Lis Pendens; Debtor Used New Wife, Multiple Quit-Claims Of $10M Pacific Palisades Home In Failed Effort At Playing High Stakes Game Of "Keep Away" From Ex-Wife, Lender
In Los Angeles, California, The Recorder reports:
- [M]use Family Enterprises, Ltd. (Muse parties) made loans to BTM Funding, Inc., a company wholly owned by David T. Smith. In 2008, Smith used BTM to buy an expensive home [Editor's Note: $10 million, according to the court ruling; and formerly owned by NBA star Kobe Bryant, according to attorneys for the Muse parties]. David had BTM take title to hide the Property from his former wife during divorce proceedings.
David later had the home deeded to himself by quitclaim deed from BTM. On the same day, he quitclaimed the property to his then-new wife. She later quitclaimed it to her revocable living trust. The quitclaim deeds were not recorded until 2009.
David and his former wife settled their claims by having Mira Overseas Consulting Ltd., owned by David, transferred to her.
In September 2010, the Muse parties filed suit against BTM and others in Los Angeles for breach of contract and fraud, and to set aside the quitclaim deeds as fraudulent transfers. The Muse parties recorded a lis pendens regarding their action and the property. A stipulated judgment on breach of contract was entered in October 2012. Upon trial of the fraudulent transfer claims, a jury found in favor of the Muse parties. An amended judgment was entered in January 2013 awarding damages and nullifying the quitclaim deeds as fraudulent transfers. The amended judgment was recorded in February 2013.
In the meantime, about six months after the Los Angeles action began, Mira sued BTM and related parties in Santa Monica. The action resulted in entry of a stipulated judgment in June 2011. The Muse parties first learned of the Los Angeles action in August 2011.
Mira sued the Muse parties, BTM, and others in early 2012, seeking a declaration that its judgment lien was superior to any lien that might be obtained by the Muse parties.
The Muse parties cross-complained, contending that their anticipated judgment lien related back to the recording of their lis pendens. The trial court found that the Muse parties' judgment did not relate back to the lis pendens. The Muse parties appealed.
The court of appeal reversed, holding that the trial court erred in concluding the judgment did not relate back to the lis pendens.
Code of Civil Procedure §405.24, relating to lis pendens, provides that the "rights and interest of the claimant in the property, as ultimately determined in the pending noticed action, shall relate back to the date of the recording of the notice."
In Kirkeby v. Superior Court (2004) 33 Cal.4th 642, the California Supreme Court that a fraudulent conveyance claim affects title to or the right to possess real property, thereby supporting the recording of a lis pendens. |
Here, the action below involved the same type of property claim as that in Kirkeby. The plaintiff in Kirkeby filed a fraudulent transfer claim to void property transfers to the extent necessary to satisfy the claims set out in the plaintiff's complaint. The court in Kirkeby reasoned that because the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act allows the remedy of avoidance of the transfer to the extent necessary to satisfy a creditor's claim, a fraudulent conveyance claim seeking avoidance of transfer qualifies as a real property claim for purposes of the lis pendens statutes. The court here reasoned that a necessary corollary was that a successful claimant's rights and interests in the property relate back to the recording of the claimant's lis pendens.
The Muse parties indisputably had the right to record a lis pendens with respect to their fraudulent transfer claim. Accordingly, their rights and interest in the property, namely, the avoidance of transfers of the property to satisfy their claims, related back to the date they recorded their lis pendens. This date was earlier than the date Mira recorded its abstract of judgment. Thus, the Muse parties' judgment lien had priority.
For the ruling, see Mira Overseas Consulting Ltd. v. Muse Family Enterprises, Ltd., B254298 (Cal. App. Dist. 2, Div. 2, June 2, 2015) (certified for publication).


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Palm Beach County's public school teachers will vote Tuesday on whether to approve a salary increase negotiated between union leaders and the school district.
All teachers are eligible to vote at any of the five school sites where ballots can be cast. Teachers can also vote at the West Palm Beach headquarters of the Classroom Teachers Association.
Under the deal, all teachers would receive a 2 percent raise, retroactive to March 2.
Click here to read our full report on the agreement reached earlier this month.


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For many women, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a miserable time of the month where they experience a variety of unpleasant symptoms such as irritability, depression, bloating, fatigue and severe cramping. While many of these symptoms are accepted as being unavoidable and a regular part of PMS, nothing could actually be further from the truth. The majority of PMS symptoms experienced by women are directly linked to wide fluctuations of hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone, and many women believe that if they can control these hormonal imbalances they will be able to minimize the extent of PMS.
Looking back to when I was in my early 30′s, I used to experience very unpleasant PMS symptoms, and they did not just affect myself, but my whole family. At that time I decided to research how best to alleviate, and, in some cases , completely prevent many of the symptoms from manifesting. Recently, my daughter has been suffering from many of the extreme symptoms that I experienced, and this prompted me to recall all that I had previously learned. After sharing these tips and remedies with my daughter, her monthly periods improved greatly and I have decided to share this information with others so that everyone can benefit from my experiences.
The first step was identifying a method of controlling these imbalanced hormones that were affecting my feelings and outlook on life. After must testing of various herbal remedies, I finally settled on one called Curcuma Comosa. This herb is derived from the ginger family and the range of benefits it offers for women is quite incredible. In addition to removing feelings of depression and irritability, Curcuma Comosa also proved effective at reducing the intense abdominal cramps and overwhelming fatigue that had been plaguing me for many years. Discovering this herb was truly a milestone in my life and something that I would urge every woman to at least try once.
While finding a suitable and effective herbal remedy was important, I also decided that I needed to make several changes to my dietary habits. Fundamental to my new eating regime was the inclusion of fatty fish and fresh green vegetables. These foods are traditionally high in omega 3 fatty acids, the presence of which are essential in preventing many PMS symptoms. My overall plan was to achieve a low sugar and fat diet whilst minimizing my alcohol and caffeine intake.
At one time I had accepted that PMS was a part of my life forever, as did my daughter. Luckily, we have both found effective methods in preventing these symptoms and enjoy a life free from fatigue, cramping, depression and irritability. Take the time to look at the root causes of your symptoms and try to give your body what it needs to maintain order and balance.


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New Video: Butterfly-Bilal Featuring Robert Glasper
Mary J. Blige said it best when she said, "If you looked in my life, And see what I've seen..," and you know the rest rest!
Well Bilal has given his fans a view into his life as a performer with the new video for Butterfly off his A Love Surreal. He shares footage from rehearsal, airport travels, etc. I have never actually seen Bilal live in concert, but I have seen videos of live performances, and heard reviews from friends that have seen him live. In video and from reviews it is clear that Bilal gives you every fiber of his being in live performance and leaves it all on the stage. Check out the the video above.


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Case Studies
National Department Store Retailer Saves $500,000
The ChallengeThe project was organized to study the effectiveness of DeGarmo's assessment solutions for reducing employee turnover across the company's collections and customer service call center operations.
Assessment StrategyDeGarmo implemented the Customer Service Fit Index (CSFI) and Collections Fit Index (CFI) assessments to identify and screen out turnover-prone job applicants during the talent acquisition process. The CSFI and CFI are part of the Fit Index System, which is a collection of occupation-specific assessments for primarily front-line, customer facing positions, and designed to reduce employee turnover by measuring an applicant's work style and "tolerance" for various job demands.
The strategy was to implement a multiple-hurdle selection approach to systematically identify, and eliminate candidates who did not align well with the demands of the Customer Service or Collections positions.Additionally the company used DeGarmo's Fit Interview System to make better informed hiring decisions. Candidates who were rated as "Lower Turnover Risk" or "Marginal Turnover Risk" on the Fit Index System assessment were scheduled to participate in the Fit Interview. Candidates who received a rating of "Higher Turnover Risk" were excused from the remainder of the process. The Fit Interview was administered onsite by company representatives who were independently certified to facilitate the interview. Candidates recommended from the interview were extended a conditional employment offer.
Overall turnover was reduced by 49%, and there were significant reductions in turnover across all functional areas where the process was used.
Study DesignAll applicants for collections and customer service positions in the company's call centers were administered the appropriate Fit Index assessment and participated in a Fit Interview, after which time an employment decision was made. Turnover reduction was measured by comparing rates for a 1-year period of assessment use, to the same period one year prior to the system's implementation.
Assessment ImpactThe results demonstrated a significant impact for the DeGarmo assessment solution comparing similar time periods prior to implementation (2009) versus following implementation (2010). Overall turnover was reduced by 49% (25% compared to 49.4%). There were significant reductions in turnover across all functional areas where the process was used. Additionally, turnover within the first 3 months was reduced by 24% (16.8% compared to 22%). The chart below contains turnover reduction data from 0-3 months, 4-6 months, and 6-12 months from 2009 to 2010 through the use of DeGarmo Group's assessment process
Return on InvestmentThe information below provides a variety of perspectives on the relative utility of the DeGarmo's assessment solutions at this company. It is important to note that while this ROI analysis examines direct hire costs, there are far more costs to the business as a result of voluntary employee turnover (lost productivity, business continuity, etc.). Therefore, any results reported below should be viewed as very conservative estimates of total utility. Leadership estimated that the average cost per hire for entry-level call center employees is $3,500, but considering all factors stated it could be closer to $6,000. For the purpose of the ROI analysis, we used a figure nearly in the middle of $4,500, thus the total savings may represent a considerable underestimate of what was realized.
In total, use of DeGarmo's assessment solution saved this company more than $500,000 in a one-year period of time.


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Road Trips and Radio Shows
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We had the best time driving up to Preston on Friday 11th January for a live-to-air at Frequency Radio! I'll link the show for ya as soon as I have my official copy:) Back on the road again this weekend to play The Spice of Life in Soho London.
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Harley Davidson Logo Bottle Opener Keychain Review
Wholesale Key chains.com is a large online store for all things keychains. They have just about every key chain possible. Many months back I did a review of the Pink Digital Photo Key chain and I still love it. I have always thought that keychains are a fun as souvenirs, gifts, and more. Key chains are a must have to hold keys, but its also fun to have one with personality.
I was recently sent the Harley-Davidson Logo Bottle Opener Key chain. This metal Harley-Davidson Bottle Opener Key chain has the Harley-Davidson bar and shield logo on the front. It measures approximately 4.5" (including chain & ring) x 1.5". The Harley symbol is etched into the key chain. Its all one piece, solid, and sturdy. You can also have the back of this key chain engraved with up to three lines for a small fee.
My mother and step father have a couple of Harley-Davidson's. My step father enjoys most things Harley. I thought I would like to share this great key chain with him. I am sure he will love it and use it as his main key chain. I can't wait until we see them again so I can give it to him.
I also wanted to share a few of the other great key chains they have. So many fun options~!
Aren't they all great?! Like I said Key chains can be fun and really show your personality. If your in need or want for a fun key chain, harley-davidson or other then check out Wholesalekeychains.com.
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a lame man you will learn to halt.
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It all started when I hid in Dad's closet flipping through his porn magazines. Intensive sensations flooded through my entire body, more so, in my pelvic region.
Shortly after my discovery of pornography, I became addicted to compulsive masturbation.
Masturbation and Porn excited one another; My addiction became secured.
At first, looking back on family memories was difficult to do.
Now, I realize that their arguments had a lot to do with Dad's sexual problem (addition).
I have a confession to make: I am addicted to pornography and masturbation; a sex addict.
However, I forgive my father and take responsibility for what I do.
Now, I have been sober for nearly a year.
Isaiah 57:15,
15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.


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Jessica Clemente majored in Environmental Science at SUNY Purchase. After graduating she served as Project Manager for the NYU School of Medicine's "South Bronx Environmental Health and Policy Study." The study, sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency and Congressman Jose E. Serrano in partnership with four local community organizations—the Point CDC, Nos Quedamos, the Sports Foundation, and Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice allowed her to work closely with researchers and community partners on the relationships between air quality and public health. This work led Jessica to pursue a Master of Urban Planning at the New York University Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
In 2011 Ms. Clemente was asked to become the CEO of Nos Quedamos. Under Ms. Clemente's leadership, Nos Quedamos has grown, increasing in staff and program/service diversity. Some of these accomplishments include but not limited to:
• Financial stability for Nos Quedamos which now has an operating budget in excess of $1,000,000;
• Continued the work on sustainable affordable housing through the development of a new mixed-use residential building for seniors and families in Hunt's Point;
• Developed a strong relationship with arts and cultural organizations in the South Bronx that has led Nos Quedamos to be the fiscal sponsor for a significant grant from the Dept. of Cultural Aairs and the formation of the Bronx Cultural Collective;
• Organizing the Melrose community gardens to form a coalition, known as the 'Asociación de Huerto y Cultura,' that is currently working towards 501(c)(3) status;
• Continued the work of Nos Quedamos with the Southern Bronx Watershed Alliance in its effort to decommission and re-envision the Sheridan Expressway;
• Increased the organization's work in community and environmental advocacy through the following:
– voter engagement, the organizing of candidates forum as well as work with the Campaign Finance Board,
– board participation in the New York Environmental Justice Alliance,
– assisted in organizing the Bronx wide coalition "Build Without Displacement;"
– provided a leadership platform for the development of a major policy initiative on the development of Community Land Trusts.
Through all this work Ms. Clemente enjoys and is committed to a profound family life. With the strong support of her family, she and her husband are raising their two young children in the Bronx. As has been said, the creation of a better world that celebrates diversity and social justice begins at home.
Eulogia Díaz earned her Baccalaureate in Liberal Arts from State University of New York The College at New Paltz in the spring of 1994. She began her social work career in 2001 at South Bronx Action Group. Inc. as a consultant teaching ESL and U.S. History and Government for their Immigration Program, and just a few years later, she advanced to an Immigration Specialist. In 2011, South Bronx Action Group, Inc. and We Stay/Nos Quedamos, Inc, merged and she continued to expand immigration work.
In 2014, Eulogia successfully completed Association for Neighborhood Housing & Development's Center for Neighborhood Leadership community organizing internship. As Community Development and Programs Coordinator, she worked to organize residents and community gardens while helping to expand our network of partnerships to help strengthen our organization's work.
As the internal liaison between Social Service Department and Community Development & Programs Department, Eulogia has focused her priorities on improving the NQ Tools data base alongside the IT Specialist to ensure that the information gathered captures data and analysis of the community needs and program activation.
Eulogia was recently promoted to Community Development and Programs Director and continues to care, advocate and work engaging and organizing the community.
Anna Vincenty has dedicated much of her life to serving her community.From her early days working as a volunteer to prevent young people from joining gangs in the Bronx, later in serving at her son's school as PTA President – Anna has always given back to the community.
After more than 20 years in banking, Anna transitioned from volunteering to leadership in the Community Relations field. Anna went on to support and serve with one of our community's most recognized community activists and leaders – her dear friend Yolanda García. Together with other key players, she helped build We Stay/Nos Quedamos, Inc. In the early days of the organization, she began as a volunteer and later became the organization's Assistant Director for Community Relations.
Beyond We Stay/Nos Quedamos, Inc. where she gave many years of service, Anna also served as the Chair of the South Bronx Action Group, Inc. – an organization that focused on social services, housing and citizenship issues. In addition, she chaired the Solid Waste Advisory Board; appointed by two different Borough Presidents (Adolfo Carrión and Ruben Díaz). Her extensive list of service and accomplishments include involvement with such entities as; NY Lawyers for the Public Interest, 40th and 42nd Precinct, the Point CDC, Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice, the South Bronx River Watershed Alliance, Sustainable South Bronx, Bronx River Alliance, The Botanical Garden, Bronx Zoo.
Anna serves on the committee for Women's History Month with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce,on the committee of the 25 Most Influential Women of the Bronx and is a Board Member of Housing Options and Geriatric Association Resources (H.O.G.A.R.). She as Community Service Liaison in the office of the Honorable Congressman José E. Serrano.
Anna has come full circle continuing her commitment to affecting positive change for Melrose and the greater South Bronx community advancing her career in Community Relations in her capacity as Administrator of Special Projects in We Stay/Nos Quedamos, Inc.
Awilda Santiago began her career in education as a Teacher's Aid in a Day Care Center for seven years. When she moved to the Bronx in 1970 she became involved with a political group called Los Amigos del Bronx. She went on to work as a Receptionist for Neighborhood Family Care Center (NFCC), an annex of Lincoln Hospital.
In 1980, she moved to 941 Rogers Place where she found her passion for organizing and tenant work as they formed a tenant's association. She worked tirelessly among other residents to convert her building to a Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC), of which she is currently Member of the Board and Treasurer.
In 2007, she worked for South Bronx Action Group, Inc. as a Receptionist and quickly advance and excelled to her position as Housing Counselor Assistant.
In early 2011, South Bronx Action Group, Inc. merged with We Stay/Nos Quedamos where she worked in the capacity of Office Administrative Assistant. Since 2012, she has been the lead in social service delivery, overseeing We Stay/Nos Quedamos' Community & Social Service Department while providing support and social services to constituents in the South Bronx.
Edwin Pagán is a New York-based artist, cultural advocate, and thought leader with over 25 years of hands-on experience in communications,content creation, program development and implementation in the non-profit and commercial sectors, leveraging his narrative massaging skills to craft uniquely relevant marketing and design concurrence campaigns that meet the needs of a diverse target base.
Pagán gained his extensive experience in providing arts-based communications, marketing, and technical assistance experience as a result of stints at the Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA), Association of Hispanic Arts (AHA), Black Filmmaker Foundation, National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), and Hispanic Organization of Latino Actor (HOLA).
He is also the program manager for the Bronx Culture Collective (BxCC), where he works with the South Bronx-based arts community on a "Cultural Identity Reclamation" project that seeks to strengthen and unify the arts resources in the region as a tool for empowerment and expanded collaboration to collectively address the most pressing social issues, including gentrification.During his tenure, he has developed the 'South Bronx X South Bronx' community resource portal,an online platform that is helping to realign how the region is perceived beyond its borders.
His rare skill-set of creative and administrative experience ideally lends itself to leading project management initiatives that require interaction and facilitation among culturally diverse populations, and where critical long-term network building capacities are required.
Petr Stand has over twenty-five years of design, production and project management experience covering a broad range of planning and design projects, including housing, educational facilities, medical facilities, and urban design. He works extensively in affordable housing, completing a variety of multi-family developments in the Bronx, including senior housing, townhouses, affordable rentals, and home ownership buildings. Currently, he is the Principal-In-Charge for a 41-unit supportive housing project in the Bronx that is on track for LEED-Silver certification. He is currently working with the City of Glen Cove, NY on a study assessing the real estate uses of the area and developing a marketing approach and strategy.
For over a decade, Mr. Stand worked alongside a local non-profit group in the South Bronx in rewriting the City's Urban Renewal Plan to reflect local and environmental priorities and revitilizing the Melrose Commons neighborhood. Under the revised Urban Renewal Plan, he has led many project teams in designing and building over 2,000 new affordable units in the neighborhood. Recently completed in the neighborhood was an 84-unit affordable housing development that is on track for LEED-Gold certification, of which Mr. Stand was Principal-In-Charge.
Mr. Stand's completed work ranges from renovation to new construction. He provided zoning analysis and building code studies, guided projects through the New York City ULURP process, managed sweat-equity rehabilitation contracts, was responsible for the production of high rise buildings and medical facilities, and designed and managed affordable housing projects.
Mr. Stand is especially adept in the design and project management of urban design and planning projects. His work includes site studies for Bausch and Lomb's new world headquarters in Rochester, New York, and site analysis studies for the Westchester County Planning Department.
Mr. Stand is a member of the American Planning Association and sits on the Board of several community-based planning, development and open space groups.