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It Happens to the Best of Us
No one is smart all the time. I bet Einstein once spent three hours looking for his keys, only to find them still in his front door. He may have solved complex mathematical problems after he found his keys, but that doesn't make him any less like one of us for losing them in the first place.
Think of all the times you've bit down on your tongue. Or your fork. Or your fork and your tongue simultaneously. These are things you should be smart enough to avoid. Yet it will happen again tomorrow. And later today.
It is easy to blame alcohol for the stupidity that comes after you've been drinking. Like challenging your 6'5"-240-pound friend to a game of "punch-for-punch." But you can not blame alcohol for everyday mistakes. And if you do, the judge will not be too happy.
I think I am intelligent guy. I am usually well-spoken, fairly well-read, and for the most part well-adjusted. Yet my brain is often underdone. I consider myself technically savvy. Yet I have frequently sent e-mail to the wrong person, I have occasionally answered my home phone as if I'm at work, and I once tried repositioning the paper in my printer before checking if my power strip was still on. Sure, I make fun of the people who thought their CD-ROM was a cup holder. But they are not smart enough to realize that they are being stupid. I am cursed with being just bright enough to realize how dim I can get.
Earlier this week, on an extremely sunny day, I was carrying a few packages while waiting for a bus. When the bus arrived, I had a choice of removing my sunglasses or taking out my bus pass, since I only had one hand free. Because I wanted to get where I was going quicker, I opted for the bus pass, figuring I'd remove the sunglasses once I sat down. And I did - once I sat down on the wrong bus. Had I removed my sunglasses before I boarded, I'd have seen it was the number 64 bus. Which any Einstein can tell you is not the number 66. It cost me $10 in cab fare to get back to where I started. In addition to a little bit of dignity that I might never be able to find again. Maybe it's still in my front door.
I don't fret much about my lapses in thinking. Mainly because we are all occasional morons. Our parents, our professors, our priests, and our politicians have all done things they'd like to take back. Especially our priests and our politicians. But for the white collar and the white collared alike, thought out acts of indiscretion simply test the ability to get away with things. Temporary stupidity, however, can never be escaped by anyone. Forgive me father, for I have tried to answer my phone when my alarm was ringing.
We are a habitually toe-stubbing people. And it's not because we misjudge the placement of table legs. It's because we misjudge the placement of our own feet. Yes, they used to be smaller. But they've been this size for several years, and we should really get used to them. And what's worse is we laugh when toe-stubbing happens to those around us, forgetting that we did the same thing a few days earlier. And forgetting to look out for the table leg the next time we walk by.
We have left things in the oven an hour too long and put pots of water on the stove only to let them boil away completely. We have set our alarms for PM instead of AM and shown up an hour late the day after Daylight Savings. Or is it an hour early? We can never remember. We have ruined important receipts, phone numbers, and even money in the wash while simultaneously making our whites pink, or darks bleached and our largest sweaters the size of action figures. And though we are all guilty of these gaffes, we somehow consider people who cook, clean, and care for a living less educated than the rest of us. Perhaps they have taken fewer classes. But I've never been in a class that taught me how not to act sporadically stupid. That's something each of us needs to learn on our own. If there were such a class, perhaps I could find my keys.
Maybe they're behind this table leg...

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Just...ignore Mario Lopez in the corner. (Sidebar: Congratulations X-Factor, because you just guaranteed that I won't be watching anymore by bringing on Lopez and a Kardashian to host your show, which impressed me, and now I have to give up on it. Am I in the minority on this?)
Here are Katey Sagal and Jimmy Smits on Extra the other day promoting Sons Of Anarchy which I finally caught up on last weekend - 3 episodes - and God I love him on the show, so much. I love Gemma and Nero, I love Gemma and Tara, I love Gemma all the time because she's complicated and crazy and amazing and it's really too bad she had such a boring, do nothing son who is the weakest part of the show, by far. Weak. So weak that it's making Charlie Hunnam UNattractive. Yes, it's possible. It's possible when he's playing a character that lets things just happen around him. Jax is the Bella Swan of SAMCRO.
But I do agree with Kurt Sutter about his wife. Let me add my voice to all the other voices complaining about her Emmy shut-outs. Not even ONE nomination?!?


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For more than 38 years, the Wisconsin Automotive Parts Association has provided assistance to Wisconsin's auto parts jobbers with information, education, insurance, forms and supplies, and other programs and services. Our members identify the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with their peers at Association-sponsored functions as one of the top benefits of membership!


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FRIDAY, April 20 (HealthDay News) -- American children are being exposed to background TV for nearly four hours every day, new research finds.
For the study, researchers surveyed over 1,400 English-speaking households with children ranging in age from 8 months to 8 years old. After taking other variables into consideration, such as the children's gender, ethnicity, race, age and family income, the researchers also found black children and younger children had the highest rate of exposure to background TV.
Prior research has suggested that too much background TV may have negative consequences for children's learning and development, including reading ability, according to the study authors.
The new findings are slated to be presented at the International Communication Association's annual meeting, held May 24 to 28 in Phoenix.
"Considering the accumulating evidence regarding the impact that background television exposure has on young children, we were rather floored about the sheer scale of children's exposure with just under four hours of exposure each day," Matthew Lapierre, of the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication, said in an association news release.
Parents should remove televisions from their children's bedrooms and remember to turn the TV off when they are finished watching it, experts urged.
"As evidence begins to grow that background television exposure has negative consequences for young children, we need to take notice of the dramatic levels of American children's exposure to background television documented by this international team of communication researchers," Cynthia Stohl, a professor of communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara, said in the news release.
"This study should be a warning to parents and day-care providers to shut off the television when no one is watching, and certainly to consider the consequences of having a television in a child's bedroom no matter how young they may be," Stohl added.
The conclusions and results of studies presented at medical conferences should be considered preliminary under published in a peer-reviewed journal.
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The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has more on children and TV watching.
-- Mary Elizabeth Dallas
SOURCE: International Communication Association, news release, April 17, 2012
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Pedersen, Dorthe (København, 2000)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6424
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Digitaliseringens naturloveDamsgaard, Jan (København, 2015)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Denne bog har i bund og grund et meget simpelt budskab: Verden er i gang med en omstilling, hvis lige aldrig tidligere er set, og ignorerer man den, risiker man at ens virksomhed dør. Formår man derimod at indstille sig på de helt nye tankegange, som omstillingen kræver, er der et overflødighedshorn af muligheder. Den industrielle revolution forandrede vores levevilkår og samfund så radikalt, at verdens befolkning eksploderede, og vi gik en tid med enestående vækst i velstand i møde. Den digitale revolution bliver mindst lige så gennemgribende som den industrielle. Effekterne er allerede tydelige. Der er brancher, som eksisterede, dengang i 1982, da Time Magazine udnævnte den personlige computer til »machine of the year«, som er væk i dag, og vores bybillede har ændret sig markant på få årtier. Der er ikke længere videoudlejningsbutikker på hvert andet gadehjørne, pladeforretningerne er væk, bankernes engang så omfattende filialnet er så godt som forsvundet, og Superman ville have svært ved at finde en telefonboks at klæde om i. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/9206
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Treumer, Steen (København, 2008)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Denne tekst er udarbejdet i efteråret 2008 med særligt henblik på undervisningen i faget "Videregående EU-ret" på CMJ-studiet på CBS i efteråret 2008. Teksten er en videreudvikling af kapitel 2 i undertegnedes ph.d.-afhandling "Ligebehandlingsprincippet i EU's udbudsregler", der blev udgivet i 2000. Forslag til forbedringer er velkomne. Der indledes med en behandling af udviklingen af EU's udbudsregler i afsnit 2, der efterfølges af en fremstilling af formålet med EU's udbudsdirektiver i afsnit 3 og af udbudsdirektivernes grundindhold i afsnit 4. Afslutningsvis behandles national håndhævelse af udbudsreglerne i afsnit 5. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7383
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Toppenberg, Gustav; Henningsson, Stefan (Frederiksberg, 2013)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: The last decade has seen a rise in research on the topic of challenges associated with information systems (IS) in corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Although this proliferation of research has the potential to significantly improve our understanding of IS challenges in M&A activity, absent is the necessary step of consolidating and integrating extant knowledge. In this paper, we review the domain of IS integration in M&As with focus on what have been studied and how it has been studied. By reviewing 37 articles, published in 13 journals, 5 conference proceedings this paper identifies patterns and gaps, and provides directions for future research. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8744
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An HCI Study with the Lundbeck InstituteØrngreen, Rikke N.; Nielsen, Janni; Levinsen, Karin; Stanley Christensen, Elise; Mortensen, Ole E. (København, 2004)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: This working paper presents the first results of a close collaboration between the HCI-Research Group, at the Department of Informatics, CBS and the Lundbeck Institute.This report contains the resulting descriptions of analyses, investigations and evaluations carried out in the pre-phase. The working paper is written considering both the current and future context of the Lundbeck Institute and what we (in the HCI Research Group) know and need to know more about with respect to the future users of the e-learning activities. Another of our concern has been to investigate the Lundbeck Institute current activities and raise questions that the Institute needs to consider when contemplating a relatively large e-learning project. However, we find that the concepts investigated and the processes we have been through have a general relevance. We are thus grateful to the Lundbeck Institute for allowing publication of these pre-phase results. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6450
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A Comparative Study of Four European SolutionsKazan, Erol; Damsgaard, Jan (Frederiksberg, 2014)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: This paper focuses on the triumph march of mobile phones that currently are annexing music players, navigation devices, and cameras as separate physical objects. The next target is set on payment. Through synthesizing available literature, we construct a framework for studying digital payment platforms that combines platform, technology and business design aspects. The framework is applied to conduct a comparative case study of digital payment platforms. Four types of market actors are considered: banks, mobile network operators, merchants, and startups, which are incumbents and disrupters in the payment industry. These actors issue four types of payment systems, and we can observe that three of four platforms types can be classified as multi-sided platforms (MSP). All alternatives seek foothold by issuing evolutionary payment instruments, which are intertwined with digital payment platforms. By hosting third-party services, payment instruments are evolving from single-purpose to multi-functional ones. Our research extends existing payment literature from the MSP perspective to emphasize certain digital payment platform components, which impact strategies and complementary products. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8941
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Jiang, Liping; Hansen, Carsten Ørts (Frederiksberg, 2016)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Scrubber technology is one of the valid alternatives to comply with the tightening sulphur regulation. Due to the high uncertainty associated with the oil price and shipping market, making decision about whether and when to invest in marine scrubber is very difficult. In contrast to the previous works that examine the economic feasibility of scrubber retrofitting through the net present value rule, this paper applies the Real Option Analysis to find the optimal investment strategies. The proposed decision-making framework addresses the uncertainty and the value of deferral option embedded in the scrubber investment. The multiple sources of investment uncertainties are explicitly analyzed and integrated in the modeling by using Rainbow option. The results demonstrate that the value of the scrubber investment has significantly increased for several cases by considering the deferral option. It is thus important for ship owners to consider the available options before proceeding with abandoning or investing strategy. The proposed framework can be widely applied to other ship retrofitting investment evaluations, which include similar investment alternatives and uncertainties. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/9399
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Investment and Determinants of Financial Constraints When Sample Splitting Criteria Are Unknown and EndogenousHobdari, Bersant; Jones, Derek C.; Mygind, Niels (København, 2007)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Unlike previous empirical work in analyzing investment behavior and the determinants of liquidity constraints, we use a switching regression framework when sample separation is unknown and endogenous and firms are assumed to operate either in the financially constrained or in the financially unconstrained regime. The actual regime the firm is in is determined by a switching or selection function, which depends on those variables that theoretically determine the wedge between internal and external finance, the severity of information and agency problems and time-varying firm characteristics. By using new panel data for Estonian companies during 1993 through 1999 we find that: (i) separate regimes exist in investment behavior; (ii) the likelihood of being financially constrained is higher in firms that are recently privatized, small and where ownership is concentrated in the hands of insiders and the state; (iii) soft budget constraints lower the probability of a firm being financially constrained; (iv) the actual probabilities of operating in the financially constrained regime are calculated to be quite high and essentially stable during 1993-1999: 0.52-0.57 for state owned firms, 0.40-0.46 for domestic owned firms and 0.53-0.57 for employee owned firms; (v) ownership structure affects investment beyond its indirect effects through financial constraints. Corporate Investment, Liquidity Constraints, Insider Ownership, Switching Regression, Soft Budget Constraint. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6626
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conflicts and compabilities in the case of IndiaJah, Veena (København, 1999)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7023
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Samfundsøkonomisk analyse af anbefalingerne i "Report of the high level group of company law experts on issues related to takeover bids" (winter-rapporten)Bennedsen, Morten; Nielsen, Kasper (København, 2002)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Winter-rapporten identificerer to grundlæggende principper. 1) Proportionalitetsprincippet: Der skal være proportionalitet mellem den ultimative økonomiske risiko, som investorer påtager sig, og den kontrol disse opnår i virksomheden. 2) Aktionærprincippet: I tilfælde af et overtagelsesforsøg skal den ultimative beslutningsret ligge hos aktionærerne. I afsnit 1.1 analyseres hvor synlige disse to principper er i praksis i Danmark. Det vurderes at proportionalitetsprincippet ikke er implementeret. Det påvises at minimum halvdelen af de børsnoterede danske virksomheder har organiseret sig med flere aktieklasser og/eller begrænsinger på ejerskab eller stemmeafgivelsen. Graden af hvor meget anvendelsen af aktieklasser bryder med proportionalitetsprincippet, afhænger af, hvor stor en del af aktiemassen de kontrollerende aktionærer besidder. Vi påviser, at for virksomheder med flere aktieklasser bliver brugen af forskellige aktieklasser en mekanisme til at implementere en koncentreret kontrolstruktur uden at have en tilsvarende koncentreret cash flow fordeling. I Danmark har aktionærerne den endelige beslutningskompetence i forbindelse med et overtagelsesforsøg, hvorfor aktionærprincippet som udgangspunkt er implementeret. Ligeledes implicerer den koncentrerede kontrolstruktur, at kontrollerende aktionærer vil have reel indflydelse i en given overtagelsessituation. Det påpeges dog at der kan være grupper af ikke-kontrollerende aktionærer med betydelige andele af aktiemassen, der reelt holdes udenfor beslutningsprocessen i forbindelse med virksomhedsovertagelser. I afsnit 1.2 til 1.4 analyseres sammenhængen mellem de to principper og beskyttelsen af investorer i Danmark. En fuldstændig indførelse af proportionalitetsprincippet vil føre til betydelige organisationsændringer i mange danske børsnoterede virksomheder. En konsekvent gennemførelse af aktionær- og proportionalitetsprincippet vil markant øge beskyttelsen af ikke-kontrollerende aktionærgrupper i Danmark. Ligeledes formodes det at mindske de nuværende kontrollerende aktionærers kontrol med virksomhederne og i yderste fald ændre på hvilke aktionærgrupper, der er kontrollerende, og hvilke der er ikke-kontrollerende. Derudover er det et åbent spørgsmål, om f.eks. medarbejderrepræsentation er konsistent med proportionalitetsprincippet. Det vurderes at en reel gennemførelse af de to principper vil øge niveauet for investorbeskyttelse i Danmark, selvom denne størrelse er vanskeligt at definere. Det vurderes at beskyttelsen af investorer i Danmark er ringere end i lande som vi normalt sammenligner os med. Ved en øgning af dette niveau vil der opnås en række positive effekter især på aktiviteten på kapitalmarkedet. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7518
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Metrc and the Legal Markets for Cannabis In ColoradoPflueger, Dane; Martinez, Daniel; Palermo, Tommaso; Parks, Catherine (Frederiksberg, 2017)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/9459
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Labour Issues in the Construction Industry in the New ChinaCostello III, Charles S. (Frederiksberg, 2007)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: The crane has been an ancient symbol of longevity in China carrying with it intimation of distinctive principles of ancient China; harmony, patience and graceful coexistence with nature. It is ironic that the construction crane is the new symbol of a changing land, where old hutong neighborhoods are disappearing as fast as the bird and its habitat. Is this new crane helping to create a harmonious society, as the HuWen administration would have you believe? The economic boom fueled in large part by the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games brings with it many new construction jobs, labour issues and in some cases new forms of corruption. Does this development reinforce solidarity and good working conditions in a country where unions are largely controlled by the government? Or do business networks, guanxi, continue to dominate business relationships and hamper the achievement of good working conditions? These questions will be examined, including issues such as corruption, safety and working conditions. Comparisons to labour issues in the United States will be included. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8944
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Davis, Lee (København, 2002)[More information][Less information]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6819
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How the United Kingdom, Germany and Denmark Came to Compete through their Knowledge Regimes from 1993 to 2007Møller Boje Rasmussen, Martin (Frederiksberg, 2014)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: The present PhD-dissertation " "Is Competitiveness a Question of Being Alike? How United Kingdom, Germany and Denmark came to compete through their Knowledge Regimes from 1993 to 2007" studies the ideas which policy research organizations such as ministries of economics, economic councils and different types of think tanks – or what Campbell and Pedersen recently have defined as a nations knowledge regime – holds about the international competition of nations and what a nations competitiveness consists in, as well as whether and how these ideas co-varies with different national knowledge regimes particular form and organization. The primary argument and research result is, that even if the ideas, which policy research organizations in United Kingdom, Germany and Denmark in the period from 1993 to 2007 holds, in many ways are similar, they nonetheless exhibit nationally distinct features and differences. In short, the PhD-dissertation demonstrates, that not only does the organization of knowledge regimes vary. So do the ideas they produce. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8972
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Lyck, Lise (Frederiksberg, 2014)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Island hører til verdens mikro-stater, som af FN er defineret som stater med mindre 1,5 million indbyggere. Rent faktisk er der i Island ca. 325.000 indbyggere, hvoraf ca. 200.000 bor i Reykjavik og forstæder til Reykjavik. Island blev en selvstændig stat i 1944 efter 565 års samhørighed med Danmark. Islands historie er en stærk integreret del af Nordens historie fra vikingetiden og frem til vor tid. Island har en veluddannet befolkning, og har indtil sammenbruddet af det finansielle system været kendetegnet af et højt bruttonationalprodukt per indbygger og af at være en rig velfærdsstat med stor global synlighed. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8900
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A study of corporate branding strategies at Novo NordiskHolm Hansen, Jacob (Frederiksberg, 2012)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: The inspiration for this project came from a practical and a theoretical interest in how strategies are anchored in organisations. In 2005 a colleague and I published a book about strategic leadership communication (Bordum and Holm Hansen 2005). It was an inquiry into how the power of strategic statements, such as vision, mission and values, are rooted in the underlying forces of communication and actions among the stakeholders of organisations. It demonstrated that the drivers of successful leadership are based on persuasive communication and action. This project takes this line of thought further through a conceptual and empirical inquiry. It is motivated by an interest in basic knowledge about corporate branding as an integrative phenomenon. Corporate branding is often understood as a strategic activity that creates attention and value for a company. The strategic and managerial approaches are generally dominant in theory and practice, where they suggest various prescriptions for success with a corporate branding project. Such approaches often build on assumptions about control where certain consecutive steps automatically lead to a powerful brand. While there are many possible approaches to corporate branding, it seems that the question of integration is a salient issue that characterises the phenomenon in different ways. For instance, corporate branding is said to integrate various academic disciplines, provide an integrated profile of a company, integrate internal and external stakeholders, etc. The particular focus here is encouraged by questions and reflections about how corporate branding as an integrative activity can be analysed and understood through a pragmatic theory of communication. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8456
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Folke Henriksen, Lasse; Seabrooke, Leonard (Frederiksberg, 2013)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Professionals and organizations both seek to exploit and cooperate with each other. Professionals seek alliances in their own peer networks while organizations do the same. These networks carry not only information that inform incentives but norms about appropriate forms of governance and practices that guide how they actually work. In this paper we outline how professionals and organizations operate in two-level networks through a focus on issue control over issues of transnational governance. As such, this interdisciplinary paper brings together insights from Organization Studies and International Relations to discuss how professionals and organizations battle over issue control through the designation of tasks and the creation of overlapping networks. We outline the emergence of 'issue professionals' and how they attempt network management. We do so via a case on transnational sustainability certification that demonstrates how issue professionals are engaged in two-level networks. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8832
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Fallan, Even (Frederiksberg, 2013)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Environmental accounting information (environmental disclosure) is the main topic of this dissertation. It started out as sporadic disclosure in company staff newspapers, press releases etc., and developed in the 1970s to become more often incorporated in annual reports for US and Northern- and Central European companies (Lessem, 1979). Since then, environmental disclosure has become common in both annual reports and on corporate web sites. All companies listed on Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE) disclosed environmental information in their annual reports as from year 2000 (Fallan, 2007). "The concept "environmental" in this context refers to those disclosures where an organizational process or a production process may have impact on the natural environment" (Fallan and Fallan, 2007). In the four papers of this thesis, the term environmental disclosure refers to companies' self-reported environmental information in media intended for widespread distribution (annual reports, separate environmental reports, web sites, press releases etc.). In addition to publicly available corporate environmental disclosure, environmental information is also supplied as private information by the company itself (private corporate disclosure – e.g. when a company have meetings with one stakeholder to provide or discuss information); publicly available information about the company (and its surroundings) supplied by others than the company itself (public noncorporate information – e.g. news media coverage, research reports, and public databases); and private non-corporate information (e.g. use of independent experts to take water or soil samples and satellite monitoring of land or water). However, the three latter types of environmental information are out of scope of this thesis. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8856
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Is There a Trend Towards Global Value Chain Specialization? - An Examination of Cross Border Sales of US Foreign AffiliatesBeugelsdijk, Sjoerd; Pedersen, Torben; Petersen, Bent (København, 2008)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: In this study we discuss and empirically test the assertion that over the last two decades multinational enterprises' (MNEs') configuration of value-adding activities has shifted from a sparse and simple (host-home) international division of labor among the foreign affiliates to a more specialized and 'advanced' global value chain configuration in which MNEs locate finesliced parts of the value chain at the most efficient locations. Using data on trade flows of U.S. affiliates in 56 host countries between 1983 and 2003 we find some indications of a trend in the direction of global value chain specialization. In particular among US affiliates in developing countries the proportion of host-host, intra-firm trade has increased significantly during the observed period of time. Conversely, the proportion of host-home and inter-firm trade has diminished. We interpret this as indicating both value chain disaggregation (vertical specialization) and MNEs' systematic exploitation of factor cost differentials across countries. We also find that the absolute levels of all types of trade flows have increased. Hence, it is the relative, and not the absolute, changes in the trade flow patterns of US affiliates that gives credibility to the global value chain assertion. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7423
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A Legal and Theoretical Exploration of How to Regulate Unoriginal Database Contents and Possible Suggestions for ReformHerr, Robin Elizabeth (København, 2008)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Controversial from its inception, the European Database Directive protects unoriginal contents in contrast to the United States where there is no statutory protection. Despite this extra incentive, empirical evidence seems to indicate that database production in the European Community remains largely unchanged while that in the United States is increasing, at least in the short term. Dissatisfaction with the Directive has sparked efforts to revise database protection policy, including by the European Commission. In order to determine the best method of regulation, three factors are explored in this Ph.D. thesis: the nature of the database industry, regulatory theories emanating from economic analysis of the law and the evidence offered by the US and EC protection regimes. A major insight that emerges is that the productive potential of secondary producers, what the author terms re-users, is being undervalued in Europe. A greater emphasis on access could harness their economic potential. However, this conclusion comes with a twist based upon the American experience. A reduction in statutory protection could result in a switch to production models that emphasize access. But it could also result in models that reduce access even more than at present. In order to ensure a productive future, rigorous monitoring and regulatory adjustment is in order. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7716
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Luke Bryan Helps Rescue a Horse
We already know Luke Bryan is a lot like his ACMs co-host, the hilarious Blake Shelton, in their off-the-cuff senses of humor. Well, looks like Bryan is similar to Shelton, who, along with wife Miranda Lambert, was selected most desirable celebrity neighbor, in his good neighbor-ness. Bryan was boating on the Harpeth River in Franklin, Tenn. on Thursday, Jan. 11 when he saw a horse had fallen into the river. He immediately contacted rescuers and was critical in helping to save the horse's life!
According to WSMV, Bryan, who lives nearby, and a friend happened upon Misty, a 15-year-old horse, who had tumbled into the river after 15-foot fall.
Janet McCormick, the horse's owner, was beyond happy that she had such a kind and caring neighbor who acted so quickly. "It was a blessing," she said. "If they hadn't been going down the river in the boat, I wouldn't have known that she'd fallen in...You can't thank anybody enough for taking an interest and being so helpful and genuine. And it's a blessing to have good neighbors."
A rescue team comprised of a dozen people worked hours to help to pull Misty from the river. It was a happy ending to a story that could have had a much different result. The horse is a little banged up and has a bit of a limp after her scary incident, but thankfully, a full recovery is expected.
Nice work, Luke! We'd be happy to have you as a neighbor any day of the week.


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Pour the bean cooking liquid into a measuring cup and add enough cold water to equal 1-1/4 cups of liquid. Place the liquid in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender and fluffy.
While the quinoa is cooking, blend the oil, lime juice and shoyu soy sauce in a bowl. Toss in the beans and set aside. When the quinoa is done, toss in with the beans, onions, roasted red pepper, onion and parsley. Mix well and serve warm or room temperature.
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I've been quite taken lately by the biker chic trend. Simply throw on some boots, a simple white tee, skinny jeans, add in a statement print or accessory and top it off with a leather jacket and you have yourself an effortlessly chic outfit. If you're not convinced, check out these gorgeous examples.
Sold yet? A nice, leather jacket is a perfect staple item that never goes out of style. I know, I said that same line about Barbour jackets, and these couldn't be more opposite, but both are considered classic and timeless. I posted about one motorcycle jacket in my Christmas wish list, but now I have found a lot more that I would love to own. I am really lusting for #7 by Fossil. Hopefully Santa will see this before the 25th! Which is your favorite?


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Portions of the following information are based on facts provided by the arrested individuals. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Oct. 18
Houma Police
Jonathan Joel Padilla, 35, 5047 Railroad Ave., Morgan City, unauthorized use of a moveable.
Bradley Toussaint, 37, 192 Smith Lane, Houma, aggravated rape.
Brandon Anthony Boutte, 34, 1106 Prairie Ave., Abbeville, holding for other agency.
Shaquille Oneal Vanburen, 20, 605 Brier Drive, Houma, failure to appear.
Ashley Ann Lee, 30, 388 La. 311, Schriever, failure to appear.
Joshua Paul Pitre, 27, 8053 W Park Ave., Houma, entry and remaining after forbidden, drunkenly disturbing the peace.
Willie Javon Nora, 28, 525 Grand Caillou Rd., Houma, entry and remaining after forbidden.
Marco Hernandez-Ramirez, 27, 102 Olympe Drive, Houma, driving while intoxicated first-offense, crossing private lot, aggravated flight from an officer, no seat belt in use, driving without a lisence.
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office
Dawn Theresa Billiot, 32, 510 Lake Lawn Road, Houma, possession with intent to distribute schedule II narocotics, transactions involving drug proceeds.
Dillon Andrew Boudreaux, 22, 5510 La. 56, Chauvin, illegal possession of stolen goods greater than $500.
Dawn Theresa Billiot, 34, 510 Lake Lawn Road, Houma, general speeding.
District Court
Clarence Jamal Londo, 27, 155 Charlotte St., Gray, probation revocation.
Frank George Baker Jr., 36, Sugar Bowl, probation revocation.
City Court
Jamel Jarvis, 26, homeless, contempt of court, failure to appear.
Terrebonne Parish Jail
Mark Wayne Blanchard, 44, 304 Hieleah Ave., Houma, writ of habeas corpus.
Oct. 19
State Police
Billy Ronald Tidwell, 27, 1 Stonesthrow 115 A, Houma, driving while intoxicated, two counts of hit and run, careless operation, reckless operation of a vehicle, expired driver's license, careless operation.
Beau John Blanchard, 26, 211 St. Agnes Drive, Bourg, driving while intoxicated, establish speed zones, mvi sticker expired.
Cathleen Marie Babin, 47, 411 A Melrose Ave., Houma, driving while intoxicated, open container in vehicle, vehicle must use LGT lamp.
Houma Police
Julie Marie Courteaux, 42, 8952 Norman St., Houma, driving while intoxicated.
Melissa Evelyn Clayton, 32, 115 Maria Circle, driving while intoxicated, driving without a license.
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office
Susann Michelle Myers, 38, 268 Monarch Drive, failure to comply with sentence, failure to pay fine and cost.
Edward Anthony Jackson, 24, homeless, indecent behavior with a juvenile.
Oct. 20
State Police
Francisco Javier Llamas-Marcias, 42, 160 Duplantis St., Thibodaux, driving while intoxicated, careless operation, driving without a license.
Ian Paul Navarre, 37, 114 Isle of Cuba Road, Schriever, driving while intoxicated, license plate illuminated, open alcohol container in vehicle.
Houma Police
Wenona Renee Nelton, 22, 835 Aragon Road, Montegut, established speed zones, possession with intent to distribute schedule IV drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jorge Michael Martinez, 20, Agnes Drive, Bourg, drunkenly disturbing the peace, entry and remaining while forbidden.
Lee Michael Babin, 30, 109 Glenwood Drive, Houma, 2nd degree battery.
Kenneth David Dorn, 56, 2115 Bayou Black Drive, Houma, license plate illuminated, driving with a suspended license, possession of schedule II drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Terrebonne Sheriff's Office
Calvin Lee Dupont, 33,111 Billy Lane, Houma, holding for other agency.
Niki Emerita Hebert, 24, 1308 Lasseigne Road, Thibodaux, contempt of court.
Walter Anael, 24, unknown address, hit and run driving, reckless operation of a vehicle, liability insurance required, operating a vehicle without a lawful presense.
Oct. 23
Lafourche Sheriff's Office
Linez Green, 20, 219 Ridgeway St., Thibodaux, resisting an officer, fugitive of Terrebonne Parish (2 counts)
Marquel Gray, 21, 813 St. Louis St., Raceland, resisting an officer (2 counts), illegal possession of stolen things.
Oct. 24
Lafourche Sheriff's Office
Ned Dantin, 45, 4434 La. 24, Bourg, theft.
Brett Bourgeois, 36, 3524 Oswego St., Baton Rouge, simple battery.
Pablo Vega, 52, ABC Lane, Cutoff, DWI (first offense), careless operation, driving on roadway laned for traffic.
Dustin Adams, 32, 206 Pierce St., Golden Meadow, theft of goods, DWI (second offense); possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles.
State Police
Ronnie Stevens, 17, 207 Oak D St., Larose, speeding, no driver's license, possession of tobacco under 18, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, resisting an officer with violence.
Nicholls State University Police
Jeffrey David, 23, 14308 Summerset Dr., Gonzalas, obscenity.
Thibodaux Police
Rinita Willis, 21, 1600 Badt Ave., Apt. 6, Thibodaux, contempt of court, simple battery.


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When you leave the office this week, where will you be heading? If your workweek has got you stressed, then we have got the cure for you. Hop aboard our Chicago happy hour cruise and add some into your week!
This Tuesday Night Chicago Happy Hour Cruise will have you enjoying views of the city, music, drinks and an unforgettable party experience. All you need to make this night even better are some friends to join you on the ride. Check out our Tuesday night Chicago after work cruise and book your tickets onboard today!
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Our Chicago cruise will have a live DJ onboard mixing up nothing but the hits. Dance into the night with your friends and enjoy music blasting all night. Nothing but the Top 40, Pop, Dance, and Hip-Hop hits will be playing while you enjoy food and drinks!
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JohnnyMiller necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 112 diseños de 28 diseñadores freelance.
HereStay (a play on the word hearsay)
HereStay is a start-up that offers vacation home owners the ability to post their vacation homes on Facebook. Conversely, it allows anyone to discover and book it. HereStay provides powerful backend software that allows vacation home owners to generate new leads and guests from the service.
HereStay can best be described as a "Vacation Rental Finder meets Facebook". HereStay is a next generation posting and sales tool that instantly provides accurate and up to date vacation home rental details while allowing prospective renters to share and distribute the information to their friends on Facebook.
This contest is to design a logo that is comforting, friendly upbeat and novel. It should appeal to both men and women who travel and spend on average USD $150+ nightly on accommodations.
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It should appeal to both men and women who travel as families and spend on average USD $150 plus nightly on accommodations. For instance an average 4 bedroom house would be $400 per night, yet provide full kitchen- multiple baths- fully furnished for an average stay of a 3 to 4 nights. This is for leisure travelers who prefer staying in a home over a hotel. Most vacation rental homes have 3 to 6 bedrooms -and accommodate 2-3 families. We are marketing it primarily on Facebook which will reach people globally. The Vacation Rentals are found mostly in tourist areas anywhere on the globe. It is NOT just for USA.
The HereStay font must be legible in all sizes shown on this example link. It must look great on a Facebook fan page- here is an example of an airline's fanpage- note the logo holds up in all three sizes: http://www.facebook.com/delta?ref=ts
The name of the Company, HereStay, DOES NOT HAVE TO BE IN THE GRAPHIC ELEMENT. They should be treated as two elements that allows each be used alone.
Design should reflect the values of the following keywords;
Tastefully clever, energetic, light, elegant, simple, plush, unforgettable
You have total creative freedom with this logo design.
* The logo must be clean, crisp and professional
* Design includes an icon/symbol that can stand alone
* Logo should work with the complete brand name as well
* Logo should not be overly complicated
* Typefaces should be clear and legible
* The logo should sit well on either a light or a dark background
* The choice of background colors/theme is up to you
* The logo should be clear and legible
• Innovative like Apple
• Professional yet hip
• Trust/Respect but not old
* Bold
* Please do not use any stock images or clip art in the logo
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Registered Nurse 2 ~ ASAP Clinic (20 hours week)
Vanderbilt Health
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity -- of culture, thinking, learning and leading -- is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Click Here To View The VUMC Promise of Discovery
Department/Unit Summary:
Welcome to Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program (ASAP)
We are the first multi-specialty program in the country dedicated to treating airway diseases. If you have asthma, allergy or sinus problems, we offer total care including testing, treatment, resolution and management -- all under one roof.
If you need relief from allergy, sinus or asthma issues, we can help you feel better fast. Vanderbilt is the first multi-specialty program in the country dedicated to the evaluation, treatment, and management of airway diseases. Patients have access to a total care system that encompasses evaluation, treatment, resolution, and management.
Allergies can prevent you from enjoying food, nature and pets. They can also make it hard to use many household products. We offer complete care to help you manage your allergies.
Sinus issues can cause trouble breathing, headaches or swelling in your face. We can help you find sinus relief.
Uncontrolled asthma can prevent you from being active and enjoying life. We can test, diagnose and treat your asthma, often in just one visit.
The candidate selected will work Full-Time hours during our normal clinic hours. Travel to other clinics may be required as well.
Your Role:
You will apply the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicate pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborate in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Further your professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.
The RN position is key to a variety of clinical activities in VASAP.
This position supports the IT / shot room at West End; however, workflow affects all 5 clinic locations & supports allergy shot mixing and administration. In addition, critical functions include rooming patients, giving injections, medication refills, obtaining prior authorizations, skin testing, pulmonary function studies, and assisting with procedures, intervention in patient reactions.
The candidate would primarily work in Nashville, but would support our additional locations at Franklin, Brentwood, Lebanon, and Gallatin.
Preferred Education, Skills, and Education:
This clinic is open Monday - Friday ; DAYS and is 20-hours per week.
Our Nursing Philosophy:
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.
VUMC Recent Accomplishments
Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:
* U S News & World Report: #1 Hospital in Tennessee, #1 Health Care Provider in Nashville, #1 Audiology ( Bill Wilkerson Center ), 12 adult and 10 pediatric clinical specialties ranked among the nation's best, #15 Education and Training
* Truven Health Analytics: among the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the U.S.
* Becker's Hospital Review: one of the "100 Greatest Hospitals in America"
* The Leapfrog Group: grade "A" in Hospital Safety Score
* National Institutes of Health: among the top 10 grant awardees for medical research in the US
* Magnet Recognition Program: Vanderbilt nurses are the only group honored in Tennessee
* Nashville Business Journal: Middle Tennessee's healthiest employer
* American Hospital Association: among the 100 "Most Wired" medical systems in the US
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Learn more about VUMC Nursing:
* Nursing Careers : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/index.html
* Benefits : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/benefits.html
* Our Nursing Philosophy : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/philosophy.html
* Our Nursing Leadership : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/leadership.html
* Shared Governance : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/shared-governance.html
* Education & Professional Development : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/professional-development.html
* Life In Nashville : http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/nashville.html
* VUMC Nursing : http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=vanderbilt-nursing


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High Line
New York, New York, USA
The HighLine is a new 1.5-mile long public park built on an abandoned elevated railroadstretching from the Meatpacking District to the Hudson Rail Yards in Manhattan.
Inspired bythe melancholic, unruly beauty of this postindustrial ruin, where nature hasreclaimed a once vital piece of urban infrastructure, the new park interpretsits inheritance. It translates the biodiversity that took root after it fellinto ruin in a string of site-specific urban microclimates along the stretch ofrailway that include sunny, shady, wet, dry, windy, and sheltered spaces.
Through astrategy of agri-tecture—part agriculture, part architecture—the High Linesurface is digitized into discrete units of paving and planting which areassembled along the 1.5 miles into a variety of gradients from 100% paving to100% soft, richly vegetated biotopes. The paving system consists of individualpre-cast concrete planks with open joints to encourage emergent growth likewild grass through cracks in the sidewalk. The long paving units have taperedends that comb into planting beds creating a textured, "pathless" landscapewhere the public can meander in unscripted ways.
The parkaccommodates the wild, the cultivated, the intimate, and the social. Accesspoints are durational experiences designed to prolong the transition from thefrenetic pace of city streets to the slow otherworldly landscape above.
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New Report: Fracking Pollution Sickening Residents in TX, Regulators Walk Away
New Report from Earthworks Reveals Texas Case is Part of Emerging National Pattern: Regulators Actively Ignoring Evidence of Public Harm from Fracking Pollution.
WASHINGTON - A new report released today, September 19th, provides an important window into a disturbing national pattern regarding the oversight of fracking-enabled oil and gas development: regulators, charged with protecting the public, are actively avoiding evidence that fracking is harming the public. The report focuses on Karnes County, TX in an attempt to illuminate a growing national pattern of absentee regulators.
Based on state reports and independent environmental testing, "Reckless Endangerment in the Eagle Ford Shale: Government fails, public health suffers and industry profits from the shale oil boom reveals:
Residents faced with industry pollution desperate for help,
Regulators documented pollution so dangerous that they evacuated,
Regulators took no recorded action to protect or warn residents, nor penalize polluting companies; and
Residents are still living with the dangerous air pollution including cancer-causing toxics like benzene.
The report was created and released today by Earthworks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment.
See the executive summary and full report: eaglefordreport.earthworksaction.org
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"This isn't living anymore. It's just existing, and wondering what you are going to breathe in next," said Mike Cerny, an impacted Eagle Ford Shale resident, in his interview with the report author.
"From the regulators in Texas to the United States EPA, government agencies are running away from their own data showing that fracking pollution is harming communities," said Jennifer Krill, Executive Director of Earthworks. "We are seeing a pattern from Karnes County TX to Dimock PA to Pavilion WY - where oil and gas is being produced, oil and gas impacts are being ignored. Governor Perry and President Obama have a responsibility to protect families in harm's way in the Eagle Ford Shale in Texas. "
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With Tigers debut in rearview, Price feels good
Lefty hurls 8 2/3 innings, strikes out 10 Yankees in first start with Detroit
NEW YORK -- All he'd wanted to do was get back on the mound and get this next chapter of his career started.
Normalcy? No chance.
"It was a little weird, absolutely," David Price said.
It was also thrilling, especially for all the people who care about the Detroit Tigers. On Opening Day, no team had higher hopes than this one.
And then Price arrived.
"It's similar to 1998 in Houston, when we got Randy Johnson," Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said. "It's a similar infusion of energy."
Welcome to baseball's best starting rotation. In the end, it's that simple. See you in October. The Tigers are the first team in history to have the last three Cy Young Award winners in their league. To be able to line up Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander and Price together creates all kinds of expectations.
And some fun, too.
Game on.
On Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, Ausmus handed the ball to Price for the first time since he was acquired from the Rays at last Thursday's non-waiver Trade Deadline.
"He really looked exactly like he did in Tampa, except for the Tigers uniform on," Ausmus said. "He was calm. He was methodical. He got outs."
Price said he was helped by pitching against the Yankees, a team he'd started against 23 other times in his career. This was his third start at Yankee Stadium this season. The Yankees have changed since his last game, but at least the surroundings were similar.
On Tuesday, Price pitched 8 2/3 innings, threw a workman-like 112 pitches and allowed three earned runs. He struck out 10, walked none. He turned a tie game over to his bullpen, and the Tigers won it, 4-3, in the 12th inning thanks to catcher Alex Avila's eighth home run.
This was a big day for Avila, too. He prides himself on allowing his pitchers to get into a rhythm and to trust his pitch selection. He sat down with Price before the game and told him that there was no way they were going to be completely comfortable with one another in this first game.
"I told him, 'I don't know you just yet. If I put something down, don't be afraid to shake. We'll go with what you feel,'" Avila said. "Today, I thought he did a great job."
Avila caught all of Price's bullpen warmup session before the game to get more accustomed to how the ball comes out of his hand.
While there's still so much to learn, October is almost two months away. OK, one step at a time.
"The next step is figuring out how he likes to attack hitters," Avila said. "I go through video of his previous starts and things like that. But it's always a little different in the game. It's knowing how he likes to attack hitters. What are his go-to pitches in certain situations? At times during this game, there were times I wasn't sure."
Avila saw enough to be impressed.
"He's got [pitches] that move both directions," Avila said. "Great fastball. Great secondary pitches. There's a lot to worry about as a hitter."
There was a moment in the bottom of the second inning that summed up why Price is so good. In an at-bat against Yankees right fielder Martin Prado, Price threw 10 pitches. He threw four two-seam fastballs between 94 and 96 mph. He threw a four-seamer at 96 mph. He threw three changeups as well. And a cutter. And a curveball.
He struck out Prado on a 96-mph fastball, ending an at-bat that showed both players at their best.
"I threw him everything I had," Price said. "I was happy to end that at-bat with an out. He's definitely a good hitter. He's not an eight-hole guy, that's for sure."
There'll be other small milestones for Price as he settles into life with his new team. One of those is a scheduled start against his old team later this month.
In the end, though, when Tigers president and general manager Dave Dombrowski pulled off the trade, it was with an eye toward playing deep into October.
For Price, it's about one day at a time.
"I feel a lot better about everything right now, helping these guys win a game," Price said. "It probably helped facing a team I've faced multiple times. But it definitely felt weird wearing a Tigers uniform for the first time. It feels good it's over."


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The 2012 season saw the creation of a new student fan group for Mizzou Baseball, Tigers on Deck. Their goal is to develop a student section at Taylor Stadium and promote an SEC-type game day atmosphere. Theyy're already working on big plans to get the student body excited about the 2013 season.8. Recruiting brings huge results for the Tigers.
Mizzou hung onto most of their 2012 recruiting class, losing just two draftees to the pro ranks. But the hung on to 2nd round draft pick Alec Rash, who chose the Missouri Tigers over the Philadelphia Phillies. They followed that up with a great 2014 signing class in November's early signing period.7. Offensive milestones
Dane Opel led the Big 12 in home runs for part of the season; Blake Brown had the longest hitting streak in the Big 12 in 2012, with 21 consecutive games; Brannon Champagne matched a Mizzou record by reaching base in 32 consecutive games; BEn Turner caught 93% of Mizzou's innings in 2012.6. Jake Walsh comeback
Jake Walsh's walk-on song was Eminem's Cinderella Man, a tribute to his rags-to-riches comeback. In 2011 he was the ace pitcher on the Mizzou Club Team, and in 2012 he roared back to be one of the most reliable pitchers in the Tiger bullpen, posting the team's 3rd best ERA at 3.44, leading the pitching staff in appearances.5. Gavin Stark's ESPN tumble
First baseman Gavin Stark made a play that landed him not only in the visiting Oklahoma State Cowboys' dugout, but also on the ESPN Top Ten plays.
The Mizzou Bullpen's ERA in 22 games from from April 21 through May 27 was 1.91, giving up just 19 earned runs in 89.1 innings. The relief corp shined in 2012, led by senior Jeff Emens (now graduate assistant coach Emens).3. Missouri Baseball returns to NCAA Regionals
The good news: Missouri notched its 8th NCAA Regionals appearance in the past 10 years. The bad news: The Tigers went 1-2 for the weekend and were done. The good news: The Arizona Wildcats' buzz saw that chewed up and spit out the Tigers turned out to be the same juggernaut that tore through the entire post-season and claimed the College World Series title.
Missouri made their farewell tour through the Big 12, finishing in 6th place in the depleted 9/12 of a conference. Along they way they also played a pair of their future SEC rivals, winning an early season series at Auburn and fropping a late-season pair to Arkansas.1. Mizzou wins the Big 12 Tournament Championship
On their way out of the Big 12, Tim Jamieson's Tigers rode their late-season momentum to a hard-fought tournament victory at Bricktown, including a satisfying final run-rule thumping of the Jayhawks along the way.


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If fresh omelets are the first thing on your mind in the morning, the Little Cottage Co Colonial Gable - 7 ft. 4 in. L x 6 ft. 2 in. W x 8 ft. H is just what you need. You'll have an ample supply of eggs, thanks to your chickens in this comfy coop. The barn features six nesting bins with an egg-laying area large enough for 8 to 12 hens. Built from solid plywood, the barn has high-quality siding and trim and a ventilation bar. shingles not included. A 14 x 21-inch working window with tempered glass and screens allows you to keep an eye on your chickens. A handy ramp allows the chickens to easily enter the barn. The legs of the barn feature runners for moveability.
For your convenience, liftgate service is included with this purchase. This means that upon delivery, the carrier will use a liftgate on the truck to lower your item to the ground. You will then need a dolly or handtruck, or assistance with the product from that point on. Many retailers charge for this service of getting the package off the truck or require the customer to do it themselves.
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The all-new Mazda CX-30 available at HG Bryer and Sons from only £215.00 (+VAT) per month* plus initial rental.
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What does prayer mean to you?
Local 10's Constance Jones asked viewers what they prayed for
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – For centuries, it's been an expression of our faith. Man's effort to connect with God, our creator, hoping for transformation.
But really, what is prayer?
"Prayer to me is connecting with God, I almost feel like I can talk to Him on a regular basis ... to give me hope, hope for the future," said Peter Viebrock.
"Prayer is my private time with God, the ability to open up and be transparent without judgment. Just the opportunity to be open and honest," said Keiron Brown.
"I think it's a way to have some quiet time and reflect about what I have and what I might need," said Gloria Mallardi.
To put it simply, prayer is communicating with God. Most religions have some form of prayer, and even instruction manuals on how to pray.
"Prayer can also be lamenting to God, which means crying, wailing, asking questions of 'why,'" said Dr. Nathaniel Holmes, Jr., a FMU Professor of Religion and Philosophy. "When you face tragedy, prayer and meditation become important to most people."
Among those we surveyed, most people say they pray for others, not themselves.
"I mainly pray for my family, my kids and family to hope things go well for them -- mainly for their health and moving forward," said Peter Viebrock.
"Always for my little boy -- that he is happy and healthy and well adjusted in life," said Gloria Mallardi
Six-year-old Brendan Kennedy said he thinks everyone should pray.
"People should pray to God. Everything will be fine and God helps you," he said.
And here's a tidbit of trivia for you. The earliest act of prayer was recorded as early as 5,000 years ago.
Many anthropologists believe even the earliest modern humans practiced something that we would identify as prayer.
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Carcassonne, a fortified French town Carcassonne is a fortified town located in the heart of the Toulouse-Montpellier-Perpignan triangle. The town rich of 2000 years if history is home to two UNESCO world heritage sites: the Canal du Midi and the medieval town. Carcassonne is best known for its skyline which is famous in worldwide. The town is located in the plains of the lower valley of Aude and is easily accessible by train from Montpellier. Learn more about Carcassonne
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Bordeaux, gateway to vineyards Bordeaux is located in the heart of the Aquitaine region and is only 3 hours away by TGV from Paris. Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, it is the epicurean French destination par excellence. Bordeaux has over a hundred thousand hectares of vineyards and 10,000 grape growers. The city produces large quantities as well as some of the most expensive wines in the world. From Bordeaux, you can take the train to Saint Emilion, one of the world's most famous vineyards, or opt for a guided tour in a vineyard to taste one of the famous vintage wines of Margaux, Pauillac or Saint-Julien. Learn more about Bordeaux
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It's a sign of the times that no one is discussing: Your favorite college sports may fall be the wayside in the coming three years due to the crappy economy. Ah! Not Badminton!
Take Stanford, for instance. Winners of the U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup for 14 years running — the award given to the best overall sports program in the country — the university is talking about slashing $5 million from its sports programs over the next three years. That could mean letting coaches go, and if things don't improve, even cutting loose some entire programs. From the San Jose Mercury:
Athletic Director Bob Bowlsby told a gathering of department employees that cutting sports and coaches would come only as a last resort, Cardinal squash coach Mark Talbott said. Bowlsby and the department's budget director discussed cutting travel squads and charging for parking at football games as possible solutions to budget shortfalls.
Welcome to the recession.
Other schools have taken more drastic measures. Last week, Division II Western Washington announced it was dropping football altogether. Even big-time sports schools aren't immune. Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel said athletics director Gene Smith talked with the staff in December about upcoming cuts.
"We have to tighten our belts just like everyone else's in the midst of tightening theirs," Tressel said at the American Football Coaches Association in Nashville, Tenn. San Jose State coach and new AFCA president Dick Tomey already is cutting back. "It's a matter of not staying all night and trying to get back late or staying at somebody's house when you recruit," Tomey said. "It's just trying to do a lot of the things a lot of us started out in coaching, trying to save money a lot of different ways."
If you see Dallas Lauderdale hitchhiking to Bloomington next week, please give him a lift.
Of course at some schools, the big sports could be doing a better job of helping the little ones. Take our Cardinal, for instance. Attendance at Stanford's newly-refurbished football stadium has dropped steadily since it was constructed in 2006; until, this past season, it dropped below that of its final year before the new place was built.
Ray Ratto, of CBS Sports and the San Francisco Chronicle:
In other words, the problem was more than the old stadium, and more than the bad results. The problem is systemic, is going to get worse as the economy goes through its gyrations, and, in time, staff reductions will become sport reductions.
You could be seeing a change in the landscape of college football before you know it, said Skip Sauer of The Sports Economist.
"College budget cuts in the near future are going to be enormous," he said. "A lot of us have this fanatsy that sports is different, but that's just false. Sports is not immune. Every day jobs are being eliminated in colleges, and you're going to see changes in the sports landscape very quickly.
"I don't see Stanford football going away anytime soon. But you never know what could happen; things change. Brown once played in the Rose Bowl, for heaven's sake."
Stanford Football Isn't Pulling Its Own Weight [San Francisco Chronicle]
Stanford Exploring How To Trim Athletics Budget Without Trimming Sports [San Jose Mercury]
NCAA, Colleges Looking To Cut Costs [Pittsburgh Live]


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Crude Protein (min.) 24% (27% dry matter basis)
Crude Fat (min.) 8% (9% dry matter basis)
Crude Fiber (max.) 12% (13% dry matter basis)
Moisture (max.) 10%
Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min.) 2%* (2% dry matter basis)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min.) .4%* (.4% dry matter basis)
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One cup contains 259 calories
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Whole Barley, Rice, Beet Pulp, Cellulose, Rice Protein Concentrate, Alfalfa, Natural Flavor, Fish Meal, Chicken Fat (naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, citric acid, and rosemary), Whole Ground Flaxseed, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Whole Carrots, Sunflower Oil (naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, citric acid, and rosemary), Egg Product, Brewers Dried Yeast, Casein, Whole Apples, Kelp, Tomato Pomace, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Garlic, Sodium Ascorbate (Source of Vitamin C), Dehydrated Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Bifidobacterium longum Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (Source of Chelated Zinc), Choline Chloride, Iron Amino Acid Complex (Source of Chelated Iron), Manganese Amino Acid Complex (Source of Chelated Manganese), Copper Amino Acid Complex (Source of Chelated Copper), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Cobalt Proteinate (Source of Chelated Cobalt), Potassium Iodide, Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite (source of vitamin K activity), Sodium Selenite.
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First two ingredients are named meat products, uses primarily good quality grains, whole fruits and vegetables.
Minimum acceptable meat content, use of controversial fillers as minor ingredients.
The first ingredient in the food is a named meat product, as is the second. Since the first is chicken inclusive of its water content (about 80%) and once that is removed it is likely that this ingredient would be more accurately placed somewhat further down the ingredient list (ingredients are listed in order of weight). Note that this is an example of the practice of splitting (see note on main page), but in this case serves to increase our level of confidence in the amount of meat product in the food.
The next three ingredients are all grains two forms of rice and barley. These are all decent quality grains.
The 6th ingredient is beet pulp. Beet pulp is filler and a controversial ingredient it is a by-product, being dried residue from sugar beets which has been cleaned and extracted in the process of manufacturing sugar. It is a controversial ingredient in dog food, claimed by some manufacturers to be a good source of fibre, and derided by others as an ingredient added to slow down the transition of rancid animal fats and causing stress to kidney and liver in the process. We note that beet pulp is an ingredient that commonly causes problems for dogs, including allergies and ear infections, and prefer not to see it used in dog food. There are less controversial products around if additional fibre is required.
Cellulose is filler. It is purified, mechanically disintegrated cellulose prepared by processing alpha cellulose obtained as a pulp from fibrous plant materials: otherwise known as sawdust. Rice protein is a grain fragment and also filler.
Fish meal is a further meat ingredient in the food, but at 11th on the ingredient list is too far down to make up a substantial portion of the food. We note that the manufacturer does not claim to use ethoxyquin-free sources (ethoxyquin is a chemical preservative commonly added to fish destined for meal, and is believed to be carcinogenic).
We appreciate the use of whole fruits and vegetables in the food, but would prefer to see the use of whole eggs rather than egg product.
Overall this is a reasonably good food, but the inclusion of controversial ingredients and fillers is a definite negative. Had these been further up the ingredient list and thus a more significant portion of the food, it would have received a lower rating.
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Corporate America will be first to take advantage of super-human skilled employees that can drive dramatic performance gains using Morf Media's new platform technology.
Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) June 24, 2014
Morf Media today launched its Gamified Intelligent Learning System, the first fully-interactive, immersive solution for corporate training. This advanced solution for corporate training provides much more in depth understanding of critical topics that are currently taught via other learning systems, Powerpoint or Word documents in classroom settings
The Gamified Intelligent Learning System (GILSTM) uses advanced game theory and artificial intelligence to enable employees to enter virtual worlds where they can progress through work simulations to better learn and interact with others as they create and execute strategies and perform complex tasks. Based on a highly scalable SaaS platform, GILS is available anytime, anywhere, delivering the same immersive experience on smartphones, tablets and desktops.
Corporate America will be first to take advantage of super-human skilled employees that can drive dramatic performance gains using Morf Media's new platform technology.
"Traditional classroom techniques are a turn-off for most employees," said Eduardo Cervantes, Morf Media's CEO. "Many say it is boring, and they worry they are missing work and may fail in front of colleagues. Employers find it costly and often ineffectual. The Gamified Intelligent Learning System is a radically new and innovative approach, fully engaging employees by making participation enjoyable and rewarding. At the same time the system reports behavioural performance and allows corporations to ensure they meet training requirements while maximizing cost effectiveness."
Research shows that inadequate training costs businesses billions in revenue each year from lost productivity.* Enterprises in regulated industries may face additional costs if they can't show they have met legally mandated training.
"The average gamer today is 35 years old today, with 47% of them being women," said gamification lecturer and board member Yu-kai Chou, creator of the dominant gamification design framework Octalysis. "Everyone has the capacity to enjoy games if they serve a productive purpose. Gamification uses the same behavioural economics and motivational psychology techniques that entice people to play and applies them to non-game scenarios, making them fun, appealing, even obsessive. Morf Media's GILS represents one the industry's most complete implementation of gamification principles to date. It utilizes state-of-the-art game design, social mechanics, behavioural science and deep artificial intelligence to form a highly innovative and effective training solution."
GILS is a modular framework designed for ready extensibility across industries. The first two modules, developed for hospitality and finance, these are based on award-winning gamification projects Morf has already delivered for global brands such as Deutsche Telekom, Fairmont Hotels, and Sofitel.
Based on Morf's own patented AI technology, a GILS virtual world can be easily adapted for any industry, whether healthcare, energy exploration, aviation or retail. GILS integrates with Microsoft's Active Directory as well as with popular customer resource management software such as Safesforce.com, and with human resources management systems such as Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft and Sage, ensuring its integration with an enterprise's existing infrastructure.
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Ponemon Institute, "The True Cost of Compliance", January, 2011, http://www.tripwire.com/tripwire/assets/File/ponemon/True_Cost_of_Compliance_Report.pdf
Gartner, "Gartner's 2013 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies Maps Out Evolving Relationship Between Humans and Machines", August 19, 2013, http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/2575515
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Following reports of a vehicle broken into at the Star Athletic Club, a suspect and vehicle were identified, though the suspect's name was unknown. The suspect's photo and vehicle were posted on the Morgan County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Facebook page.
Last Tuesday night, one of the victims of a car break in and subsequent use of their credit card, spotted a vehicle being driven by a male, both matching the descriptions in that case. The victim called dispatch in an attempt to get a sheriff's deputy to stop the vehicle but MCSO cars were not close.
The information was given to Fort Morgan officers who located the suspect vehicle in the 700 Block of East Platte Avenue in Fort Morgan. The male driver ran from the vehicle and was chased by Fort Morgan Police Department (FMPD) officers, however the victim was able to tackle the suspect and hold him for the officers.
The suspect gave officers a fictitious name however he was subsequently identified as Alexander Welsh, age 33. Welsh was found to be wanted on five outstanding warrants from Weld, Larimer and Douglas Counties for escape, theft and drug charges.
Search warrants were obtained for Welsh's Tahoe and motel room where identification, credit cards and stolen property (both from the broken into vehicles and from purchases made with the stolen credit cards) were recovered from several local cases. Investigation continues by sheriff's investigators and Fort Morgan Police Department detectives and once those investigations are complete, a number of charges relating to these cases is expected.
Since Welsh was only held initially on the out of county warrants, he was transported by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office to Weld County on Thursday to face their charges.
While in Greeley, Welsh was able to open a door on the transport vehicle and attempted to escape. However once outside the vehicle, he stopped when confronted by the deputy and was on to the Weld County Jail without further incident. Attempted escape charges are expected to be added in Weld County for that incident as well.
These cases should serve as a reminder to people to not only lock up their vehicles, but to also either secure valuables (purses, wallets, electronics, etc.) in the trunk, or at least hide them so they are not readily visible from outside the vehicle.
Welsh's charges had earned him a place on the Weld County Sheriff's Most Wanted list (http://www.weldsheriff.com/WarrantsFugitivesMissingPersons/). And he was actually the second person arrested that day in Fort Morgan who was also on that list.
Jason Daniel Graham, age 26, was arrested by deputies and FMPD officers in the 100 Block of South Deuel Street just minutes before Welsh was arrested. Graham was wanted for felony escape and parole violation relating to an aggravated robbery conviction. He was turned over to Weld County authorities also on Thursday.
Anyone who might have information relating to the car break-ins and/or use of stolen credit cards should call the sheriff's office at 970-867-2461. If you were the victim of one of these crimes, please contact the law enforcement agency you reported the crime to.
Two on Weld County's Most Wanted list captured
Following reports of a vehicle broken into at the Star Athletic Club, a suspect and vehicle were identified, though the suspect's name was unknown. The suspect's photo and vehicle were posted on the Morgan County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Facebook page.


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North Texas grand jury indicts man for carving pentagram on 6-year-old son's back in December
FORT WORTH, Texas – A North Texas grand jury has indicted a man who admitted in a 911 call that he carved a pentagram on his 6-year-old son's back.
Brent Troy Bartel could face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The 39-year-old Bartel has a court hearing scheduled for Wednesday in Tarrant County, just west of Dallas.
Bartel called 911 on Dec. 12, 2012, and said he had shed "innocent blood," and etched the pentagram on his son because it was "a holy day," according to a recording of the call. It is not clear to which faith he was referring.
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie could be one of the biggest fans of Bruce Springsteen around -- claiming to have seen "The Boss" 130 times -- and on national TV Tuesday he got to show off his fandom.
Christie, who was 13 when he first saw Bruce in 1975, is one of those Jersey guys that belts out every one of his Garden State hero's lyrics.
On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Tuesday Christie, coming off seeing Bruce the night before at Citizens Bank Park, showed off those pipes in a brief duet with Fallon -- a huge Springsteen fan himself who has had "The Boss" on his NBC show many times.
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"(Fallon) came into my dressing room before and had suggested the duet and for any of you who have seen me at a Springsteen this was like manna from heaven," Christie told reporters Wednesday.
At the press conference Christie downplayed any thoughts that he could possibly go from politics to music after his performance of "Thunder Road."
"If I had gotten a record contract I'd be out of here," he said with a laugh.
But that doesn't mean he wasn't satisfied with his performance.
"We actually harmonized pretty well -- it worked."
Just in case a record contract does materialize, NBC10 should get the exclusive.
"NBC10 will get the first notification -- since you were brave enough to ask you will get the exclusive interview when I do get my record contract," a smiling Christie quipped.
Check out video of the performance of "Thunder Road" posted on Christie's YouTube page and let us know what you think of the Governor's voice.