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More bad news for Nokia and Microsoft.
Their line up of Lumia smartphones are getting slammed by executives at mobile carriers in Europe in a spectacularly harsh article from Reuters (via Techmeme.)
Reuters isn't known as some Apple/Android fanboy blog, so the critiques it unearthed are pretty shocking.
This is Reuters' key paragraph:
Sceptics among operators say the sleek, neon-coloured phones are overpriced for what is not an innovative product, cite a lack of marketing dollars put behind the phones, and image problems caused by glitches in the battery and software of the early models.
It doesn't get any better from there. Here are a few choice quotes:
- "No one comes into the store and asks for a Windows phone," said an executive in charge of mobile devices at a European operator, which has sold the Lumia 800 and 710 since December.
- "Nokia have given themselves a double challenge: to restore their credibility in terms of making hardware smartphones and succeed with the Microsoft Windows operating system, which lags in the market," the executive said.
- "If the Lumia with the same hardware came with Android in it and not Windows, it would be much easier to sell," he said.
- One device chief at a European operator [said], "We can open our stores to them and train our staff to sell the phones, but that's it ... Ultimately, Nokia and Windows are challengers and they either need to come to market with a really disruptive, innovative product or a huge marketing budget to create client demand. So far they have done neither."
Ouch! The really bad thing is that carriers desperately want Nokia to succeed. They don't want to have to bow down to Android and Apple. They want a third competitor so they can play them off each other to get better deals. They're not seeing it with Nokia and Microsoft.
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The number one killer in America is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), which kills more than 400,000 people each year. It can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time, and in most cases, without warning. Without treatment, victims have only minutes to live. With quick response, this condition is readily treatable with survival rates well over 50 percent. Unfortunately, most of the time, the necessary life-saving equipment does not arrive in time. As a result, typical survival rates are only 2 percent to 5 percent.
The goal of fitness facilities is to help improve health and fitness among the population, but to do so, health club members intentionally push their bodies to the limits of physical exertion on a regular basis. Because cardiac arrest rarely displays any warning signs and affects all ages and levels of fitness, no one is truly 100 percent safe from this incredible danger.
SCA is caused by chaotic electrical activity in the heart and can only be treated with an electric shock called defibrillation. Recent advances in modern technology, along with legislative support from federal and state governments, have made a solution available to the public. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are this life-saving solution. With a well-trained staff, fitness facilities with AEDs can respond extremely quickly to cases of SCA. Cost for AEDs usually run between $1,200 to $1,500 per unit. Training can be obtained through the American Heart Association.
California recently passed State Bill SB 127 (section 104113), which requires indoor physical fitness facilities to have at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) on the facility premises and to have a trained AED user on staff. Thirteen other states currently have AED legislation or pending legislation in place that requires AEDs to be placed inside physical fitness facilities.
You may be asking whether you or your facility can get in trouble for not having an AED on the premises. Even in states that require that health clubs have AEDs, the likelihood that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will come into your facility and check for an AED is small. However, the danger occurs if a member of the club has a medical emergency, paramedics are called but do not arrive in time, and the member does not survive. In that case, liability costs to the club owner could be monumental.
The advantages of having an AED in your facility are that it:
1. Can lower your insurance premiums
2. Protects your employees, members and guests
3. Protects your health club concerning liability issues
4. Is simple and easy to use
5. Is cost-effective for tight budgets
6. Has a low life-cycle cost of ownership
7. Is low maintenance
8. Is light, compact and self-contained for easy storage and deployment
9. Is durable and reliable
All you need to do to build an AED program in your club is to purchase an AED that meets your facility's needs and requirements. Then, train your employees in CPR and AED use. By having an AED, your club can lead the charge with the best defense against the life-threatening condition of SCA.
Scott Lehnkering is president of A Hero for Life. He can be contacted at 949-481-2578, or by email at email@example.com


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Rookie Gabe Jackson got some reps with the first-team offensive line today at left guard Monday, and it sounds as if Jackson is on the fast track.
Veteran Khalif Barnes is the projected starter for now. However, it's not a stretch to envision Jackson winning a starting job at some point, if not right away this season.
"I like Gabe," coach Dennis Allen said. "I liked him when he came out in the draft. I've liked what I've seen on the practice field. Mentally is where he's really got to work to improve. Because any time you get in this situation as a rookie, you're behind from a mental standpoint and just picking up the offense, not to mention the physical aspect of the game."
Jackson started all four years during his collegiate career. Allen said starting that many games in the rugged SEC bodes well for Jackson.
Still, Jackson has a ways to go before he beats out either Barnes or Austin Howard at one of the guard spots. Allen makes it sound as if it won't be long before Jackson makes his mark.
"Gabe is a good athlete for a player of his size, and he's got very good power," Allen said. "And he's a lot better pass protector than people might think. I've been impressed with him, I'm pleased with his progress and he's got to continue to work."
— Running back Darren McFadden was among a handful of players that returned kicks today. Yes, folks, you read that correctly.
And this wasn't some lark, either. This is just another example of Allen taking a look at every player in multiple roles to see how he can maximize their talents.
Hence, McFadden joined the likes of Taiwan Jones and George Atkinson III returning kicks midway through practice, even though McFadden hasn't returned kicks during his first six NFL seasons.
"Anything's an option," Allen said, when asked if McFadden is a realistic option as a kick returner. "We're looking at a lot of different things, a lot of people in a lot of different areas. There's a ton of things that aren't set. Everything's written in pencil right now. We're going to continue to look, not only at that, but a lot of other areas where guys can help our team win."
— As for the rest of the offensive line, it looked much the same as it has all offseason:
Left offensive tackle — Donald Penn
Left guard — Barnes/Jackson
Center — Stefen Wisniewski
Right guard — Austin Howard
Right tackle — Menelik Watson
It says here, the only player assured a starting spot along the offensive line is Wisniewski. Penn, Barnes, Howard and Watson simply are the leading candidates to start the season.
"Wiz has been a solid piece to that offensive line," Allen said. "He's a little bit of the glue that kind of holds the thing together because he's highly intelligent. Again, we put a lot on him from a recognition standpoint, whether it be fronts, stunts, blitzes, all that. It's part of the process. To have somebody of his ability level and his intelligence level, kind of running things in there, is key for our success."
— Here are the six players who did not participate in full-team drills today: wide receiver James Jones (hamstring), guard Lucas Nix (undisclosed), defensive end Justin Tuck, defensive lineman Antonio Smith, linebacker Kevin Burnett and cornerback DJ Hayden.
Jones worked on his running and routes with an athletic trainer on an adjacent field. He looked fine from a distance. Hayden and Nix did not participate at all, though they was on the field for the duration.
Tuck, Smith and Burnett weren't spotted on the field at any time. Allen said he communicated with those players and is satisfied with their status.
— Allen and offensive coordinator Greg Olson at times were critical of wide receiver Denarius Moore for his inconsistency.
Here's what Allen had to say about Moore's progress in that regard:
"We're still working through that," Allen said. "He's not unlike a lot of guys we have on our football team. He's still got a lot of improvement that he's got to make. I've seen some strides and hopefully he'll continue to make those strides."
Allen is hard on Moore, just as he has been with fellow receiver Juron Criner, Watson, Hayden and others that he has high expectations.
"With all these guys, the attention to detail is where we got to work to continue to improve," Allen said. "That's with all these guys because the margin for error in the NFL is very minute, very small, so the ability to be precise in everything you do is critical to (being successful)."
Moore is competing for one of two starting spots, with Rod Streater and Jones the other leading candidates. Allen said the Raiders can succeed without a legitimate No. 1 receiver, as long as a corps of good receivers makes plays when needed.
— Allen wasn't thrilled about several of his players participating in a charity basketball game late last week.
Then again, all he could do was let his feelings be known, offer his advice on how to proceed and hope none of his players got hurt.
"I'm happy that we were able to get through that without any injuries," Allen said. "The intent is the right intent, to raise money for charity. I wasn't in agreement with the way in which they went about doing it because, again, they're paid to play football. Anytime you put that at risk, you're taking a significant risk.
"These are grown men and they make decisions on what they want to do with their personal time, and that was a decision that those guys took part in. The thing I'm happy about is that we were able to get out of that without any injuries. Really my focus now is solely on this team and this team getting better and what do we need to do to improve out here on the football field."
Safety Tyvon Branch was one of the participants. He said he and others are well aware of what they are doing when they sign up for such an event.
"Anytime you have a chance to get out there and give back to the community and get involved in anything charitable, I'm all for it," Branch said. "I just want to be out there and have fun with the community."
Playing basketball isn't that out of the ordinary for football players. Many of them fancy themselves NBA-caliber players, if just given the opportunity.
"I guess that's at your discretion what you want to do in the offseason," Branch said. "We understand the risks that's involved in working out. Anytime you're working out away from the facility, you put yourself at risk. But guys do what they have to do to stay in shape. Everybody does it differently."
— Rookie quarterback Derek Carr had a mixed bag kind of day. Several throws were right on the money. A few others were too low, behind the receiver or off the mark.
Veteran Trent Edwards looked particularly sharp. Matt Schaub and Matt McGloin were much like Carr, with more on-the-money throws than poor ones.


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Rhinebeck Sweater
Rhinebeck, as always, was great. We stayed in the Beetlejuice house again, ate ridiculously delicious food, stayed up way too late, and reveled in the company of a 3 day sleepover with close friends.
I was happy to have a well-finished, well-fitting Rhinebeck sweater. This does not always happen.
All photos courtesy of Caro (Splityarn).
Somewhat coincidentally, the sweater is Snowmates, from Knitting it Old School by Caro and Stitchy McYarnpants, pattern by Tami George and engineered by me.
I knew I wanted one the second I tried on the sample for the book.
What I really love are the details:
Like the Jackie O neckline with contrast hem
and the colorwork blocks.
Added bonus: the pattern calls for Cascade 220, my favorite workhorse yarn.
It was a good weekend.


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Exmouth is a nature-lover's dream. A place where clear turquoise waters host an incredible diversity of fish and colourful coral life on the coast of Western Australia.
With the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef only metres from shore, Exmouth is the gateway to one of the most pristine marine parks in the world.
Whale sharks famously inhabit the reef between March and August, and it is the opportunity to swim with these gentle giants that is the region's biggest drawcard. But, not to be upstaged are the scores of dolphins, manta rays, turtles, dugongs and humpback whales who also call Ningaloo Reef home - making any time of the year an opportunity for face-fin encounters with our ocean's most fascinating creatures.
And in contrast to the bright blues of Ningaloo Reef, drive just half an hour south to find rugged red gorges and towering canyons in Cape Range National Park.
Once-in-a-lifetime experiences can be an everyday affair in Exmouth. Find the entire marine calendar here and don't forget to add these to your list:
- Time your stay between March and August to get close to the famous whale shark.
- Get a closer look at over 200 varieties of coral on a glass-bottom boat tour.
- Let the current take you snorkelling just metres from the shore at Turquoise Bay.
- Take a cruise along Yardie Creek, or join a four wheel drive safari tour of the Cape Range National Park, and keep a lookout for the rare black-footed rock-wallaby.
- Take a swim with humpback whales.
- Experience one of Australia's top ten dive sites at the Navy Pier.
Breathtaking and unforgettable, the coast of Western Australia is one of the most pristine places on earth. It's the isolation that makes this region all the more wondrous, all the more unique, and all the more worthy to discover.
Visitors go to Exmouth to discover the incredible natural wonders and marine life.
After of snorkelling, satisfy your hunger at one of the restaurants close to town, with menus offering a variety of cuisines including the famous local seafood.
Play a round at the Exmouth Golf Club and visit Vlamingh Head Lighthouse for some land-based action, or join a tour and explore the nearby Turquoise Bay, Yardie Creek and Cape Range National Park - all only a short drive away.
Ningaloo Reef
Ningaloo Reef is the worl's closest fringing reef and one of the most pristine and biodiverse coral reefs in the world.
Accessible a short distance from shore, this extraordinary natural phenomenon stretches from shore to nearly 20 kilometres out to sea and covers a massive 5,000 square kilometres of ocean.
With over 200 varieties of coral and 500 species of fish, the region is an underwater paradise which attracts scuba divers and snorkellers from all over the globe. The outer Ningaloo Reef is home to turtles, manta rays and visiting humpback whales, and is one of the best places in the world to encounter the majestic and gentlewhale shark - the largest fish in the sea. Read more about swimming with the whale sharks on Travel Insider.
Coral Bay
With Ningaloo reef stretching all the way to water's edge, a snorkel and fins is all you need here for a self-guided tour of the coral and sea life below.
Coral Bay is a favourite holiday spot and the only fringing reef in Australia. Scuba diving, glass-bottom boat tours and sea kayaking are all on offer here, making it a great alternative base to discover Ningaloo Reef, and only around 90 minutes' drive from Exmouth.
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Katy Perry 'Prism' Promo Truck Hit by Drunk Driver
Katy Perry's 'Prism' promo truck -last seen at Graceland- was involved in an accident today (Aug. 9). The gold truck, which has been traveling cross-country to promote the singer's upcoming album, out Oct. 22, was hit by a drunk driver. Well, that's one way to spoil the promotional fun.
The Perry vehicle was hit while stationary in a Walmart parking lot in Pennsylvania this afternoon, with the cab sustaining significant damage. Those inside the truck were not injured, thankfully, as Perry's driver was actually inside the Walmart at the time of the incident.
The drunk driver fled the scene after smashing into the Perry truck, but quickly returned to own up to what he had done, according to TMZ.
But it sucks that the pretty gold truck took such a hit.
Let's hope that's not an omen or a bad sign for Perry's album.
It's sorta scary to think someone was drunk driving in a Walmart parking lot in the middle of the day. We're glad no one was injured and hope they do a gold-plated patch job on Perry's vehic.


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Paul Bulcke, Nestlé CEO: "In 2010, we delivered another year of strong top and bottom line growth, outperforming the market. We increased investment in our brands, our operations and our people. We continued to drive efficiency and effectiveness in both developed and emerging markets while at the same time accelerating innovation, serving well over a billion consumers a day across the world. We are starting 2011 with continued momentum, well placed to face uncertainties ahead, including volatile raw material prices. We are therefore confident of achieving the Nestlé Model in 2011: organic growth between 5% and 6% and an EBIT margin improvement in constant currencies."
Vevey, 17 February 2011 – The Group achieved organic growth of 6.2% and an EBIT margin improvement of 20 basis points. The EBIT margin is not comparable to that of 2009 due to the disposal of Alcon in August 2010. The continuing operations achieved organic growth of 6.0%, real internal growth of 4.4% and an EBIT margin improvement of 30 basis points.
Food and Beverages achieved good growth with market share gains in all categories and regions. Organic growth in emerging markets stood at 11.5% which underlines the increasingly important role they will play in the future. Organic growth for Food and Beverages was 5.7% in the Americas, 3.7% in Europe and 10.2% in Asia, Oceania and Africa.
Our performance was driven by continued investment in our growth pillars in line with our strategic roadmap. These include increasing distribution of Popularly Positioned Products (PPPs) and the continued roll-out of premium products in both emerging and developed countries; our focus on adding nutritional value to our products; expanding our reach in the out-of-home market; accelerating innovation and increasing our consumer–facing marketing spend. We also continued to strive for operational excellence from farm to fork, resulting in significant improvements in efficiency and effectiveness. These actions contributed significantly to our 2010 results and, at the same time, laid the foundation for a good performance in 2011.
Zone Americas
Sales of CHF 34.3 billion, 5.9% organic growth, 3.0% real internal growth; EBIT margin 16.5%, -30 basis points.
Zone Europe
Sales of CHF 21.6 billion, 2.5% organic growth, 1.7% real internal growth; EBIT margin 12.6%, +20 basis points.
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Sales of CHF 17.4 billion, 8.7% organic growth, 7.0% real internal growth; EBIT margin 16.9%, +20 basis points.
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Sales of CHF 9.1 billion, 4.4% organic growth, 4.8% real internal growth; EBIT margin 7.4%, +40 basis points.
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Sales of CHF 10.4 billion, 6.7% organic growth, 5.5% real internal growth; EBIT margin 18.1% +70 basis points.
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Sales of CHF 11.0 billion, 9.8% organic growth, 8.5% real internal growth; EBIT margin 16.4%, +70 basis points.
Sales of CHF 6.0 billion, 10.8% organic growth, 9.0% real internal growth; EBIT margin 38.7%, +520 basis points, +220 basis points like-for-like.
At the Annual General Meeting of 14 April 2011, the Board of Directors will propose a dividend increase from CHF 1.60 to CHF 1.85 per share to shareholders, representing an increase of 15.6%. At the same time, it will propose the cancellation of shares which Nestlé bought back under the CHF 25 billion buyback programme completed in June 2010 and the ongoing CHF 10 billion programme to be completed during 2011.
Furthermore, the Board of Directors will propose the individual re-elections of Messrs. Paul Bulcke, Andreas Koopmann, Rolf Hänggi, Jean-Pierre Meyers and Beat Hess as well as of Mrs. Naïna Lal Kidwai, each for a further term of three years, as well as the election of a new member: Ms. Ann Veneman, a U.S. citizen and former Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). She also served as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is a member of the Nestlé Creating Shared Value Advisory Board, with extensive experience in areas such as children's health and education.
We are starting 2011 with continued momentum, well placed to face uncertainties ahead, including volatile raw material prices. We are therefore confident of achieving the Nestlé Model in 2011: organic growth between 5% and 6% and an EBIT margin improvement in constant currencies.
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Most students choose an established major, but students who have demonstrated high academic achievement may, in cooperation with two faculty advisers, design an independent major. Applications and instructions for independent majors may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. For initial advice concerning completion of the application, students should consult the Office of the Registrar.
An independent major is a coherent study program that cannot be pursued within the College's established majors. The application begins with a purpose statement describing the major questions that prompt the proposal and the major themes that unify the proposed course work into a coherent body of study.
The quality of a student's academic record may be a sufficient reason for turning down an application. To receive approval for an independent major, it is expected that a student's cumulative GPA of all graded Grinnell College courses is at least 3.0 at the time the application is submitted for consideration.
The work of the major is divided into (a) the courses forming the methodology and subject matter core of the program, and (b) elective courses that supplement the basic core. The core program provides a solid foundation in one or more academic disciplines by the inclusion of those courses most fundamental to the theory and methodology of those disciplines. Students are required to complete the core program as approved. The Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College must approve any change. Additional work for the major is chosen from an approved elective list.
Two faculty advisers are required for all independent majors to assist in planning the major and to supervise the thesis. One adviser must be a full-time faculty member. The other may be part-time. Advisers should be persons who expect to be at Grinnell in the student's senior year to supervise the thesis planning, research, and writing. If one of the advisers leaves the College, on leave or permanently, the student is responsible for finding another faculty adviser and having the change approved by the Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College.
Major Requirements: A minimum of 40 credits, including these requirements:
- courses from not less than two or more than four academic departments
- at least 32 credits of course work excluding independent work 297, 299, 300, 387, 397, 399, 499 and "Plus-2s."
- at least 8 credits of course work must be at the 300 level or above (excluding 499)
- not more than 4 credits of work at the 100 level.
- a 4-credit senior thesis in the form of a MAP (499) - All students pursuing independent majors must complete a senior thesis. The senior thesis is an academically demanding research project, and students applying for an independent major should be prepared to engage in a rigorous, self-guided research process that culminates in a high quality senior MAP. The independent major thesis in the form of a MAP (499) should utilize the ideas that unify the major into a coherent whole. The approval must follow the process for any MAP (499) project.
- Students carrying an independent major may not carry a second or double major.
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Moodle, a popular Learning Management System, is widely used across education. And Microsoft's SkyDrive is also widely used by both teachers and students (although in some government systems, the access is blocked to SkyDrive when in school) as a cloud-based storage drive.
So you may be interested to know that the Moodle community has developed and released a plugin for Moodle 2.3 which allows students and teachers to save their files into SkyDrive, directly in the cloud, from Moodle.
You can find out more, and download the SkyDrive plugin from the Moodle website
I can quickly think of three reasons why this is a good idea:
- Let your students access work from home or school, on multiple computers, and even phones
- Reduce the amount of storage capacity you need on your own servers
- Give teachers more storage capacity (SkyDrive gives 7GB of storage per user in the Cloud), for all of those videos, fancy PowerPoints etc that are eating up your drive space!
Note, this plugin doesn't come from Microsoft, but from the Moodle open-source community. There are lots of other resources to integrate Moodle with Microsoft technology on this list


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Legislators put climate bill on ice
Despite the defeat of a bill addressing climate change, supporters are optimistic that it's only a matter of time before lawmakers accept climate change as an issue that needs to be addressed.
"We never thought it would be a slam dunk, but rather an opening to something that is so visually apparent. They closed the door, but it doesn't mean we're not going to knock on it again and again," said Susan Soleil, a Midway resident who spoke in favor of the bill to the House Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment on Monday, Feb. 4.
H.B. 77, sponsored by Kraig Powell, R-Heber City, received only 4 votes of support: one Republican and all three committee Democrats, with 11 voting against the bill, all Republicans.
"The point of the bill was to allow the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands the authority to consider the effects of human-caused climate change in their long-range planning for fire suppression and fire fighting. It did not mandate they do anything," Powell said.
Committee members who opposed the bill argued that global warming is not happening because Utah just had the coldest month on record in Utah, or that if it is happening, it isn't bad, or that nothing can be done about it, Powell said.
Despite the bill being voted down by the committee, Powell hasn't given up.
"For now the bill is stalled," he said. "Everyone said it was killed, and technically I guess it was, because it was a resounding defeat. But a bill is never dead on Utah's Capitol Hill until the last discussion."
Powell intends to make adjustments to the bill's language to make it more palatable for committee Republicans before bringing it back before the committee.
"Any time I can persuade the chairman that I have changed it and it needs another attempt then I can get it back on the agenda," Powell said.
However, the sole Republican bill supporter on the committee, Becky Edwards, R-North Salt Lake, attempted to amend the bill with the removal of "human-caused" from the language, but the bill was still defeated.
"To be honest, the chances of me making an amendment and persuading anyone in this legislative session are low, but I'm going to continue to try," he said.
Powell said he tried to make it clear during the committee meeting that climate change is not solely a Democrat issue.
"It's a Republican issue as well, and I think Republicans need to acknowledge it, take ownership of it and decide what the approach and solutions are," he said. "We might not all agree on the approach and solutions, but we should at least recognize the scientific evidence."
If Powell is unable to persuade the committee this year, he plans to try again in a future legislative session.
"I think we're going to continue to see progress as more and more citizens, Republicans and Democrats, express concern to the Legislature," he said. "So I will continue to push the idea that the Utah State Legislature needs to recognize climate change as an actual phenomenon."
Soleil agreed that the issue isn't going away.
"It's something the committee Republicans are going to hear more and more about. And I think this meeting put them on warning, that this is something that is so critical to our time. They will not be able to sweep this under the rug."
A town hall meeting to discuss legislative issues with Powell will be held Wed., Feb. 6 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Roger Harlan Conference Room at the Park City Library, located at 1255 Park Ave.
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Warehouse Manager Harassed Female Employees, Then Fired Them When They Complained, Agency Says
PORTLAND, Ore. – Holiday Specialtrees, a tree farm in Woodburn, Ore., violated federal law when it failed to stop the harassment of two male Mixtec employees, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
According to the EEOC, the supervisor, who is Mexican, targeted the two men for daily verbal abuse and sexually degrading behavior because they are Mixtec, an indigenous group from Oaxaca, Mexico. For example, the supervisor would call each of them a "damn Indian dog" and "scabby dog," and he forbade them from using their native Mixtecan language because it "sounded ugly." This behavior escalated to threats of physical violence and sexual harassment. The supervisor assaulted one of the employees, groped him several times, and made sexually degrading comments to him. His actions prompted other employees to join in humiliating the Mixtec workers; co-workers exposed themselves to both men on multiple occasions and made crude comments about wanting the men sexually. The company failed to take appropriate action to stop the harassment, the EEOC alleges.
National origin discrimination and sexual harassment violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. After first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through conciliation, the EEOC filed the lawsuit (EEOC v. Holiday Specialtrees, Inc., CV-10-3606-TC) in U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon at Eugene, and seeks monetary damages, training on anti-discrimination laws, posting of notices at the work site and other injunctive relief to prevent future discrimination of this kind.
"This case is unusual in highlighting the vulnerabilities of a minority-within-a-minority, the indigenous Mixtec population," said EEOC San Francisco Regional Attorney William R. Tamayo whose jurisdiction includes Oregon. "The EEOC will aggressively pursue employers who fail to take appropriate action against illegal harassment, especially in situations like this where the balance of power is tipped so heavily against workers susceptible to attack."
Luis Lucero, director of the EEOC's Seattle Field Office, which is overseeing the case, added, "Holiday Specialtrees failed to conduct an adequate investigation into the problem, basically sweeping the issue under the rug. Managers must not ignore discrimination or harassment in the workplace. Business-savvy employers should have policies in place for dealing with incidents like this, or risk being in violation of federal laws. "
According to its website, Holiday Specialtrees farms 2,200 acres with 3 million Christmas trees in production. The company ships trees throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and overseas.
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Additional information about the EEOC is available on its web site a www.eeoc.gov.


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Worsted is also the cloth woven from that yarn. Florence Montgomery in her book on vintage textile terms (Textiles in America 1650-1870) says it was a "lightweight cloth made of long-staple combed wool yarn," named after an English village named Worstead.Worsted- straight, long, parallel fibers in the yarn, giving a hard, smooth surfaceas opposed toWoolen - looser, rougher yarn giving a softer, fuzzier surface
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3 comments:
- Allison Aller said...
Oh my gosh they wore kitten heels!
As always, thank you for the great research and most enjoyable showing and telling, Barbara.
- March 7, 2012 at 11:31 AM
- Admin said...
"Worsted" you say? I'm around knitters who spin and I thought "worsted" mean a certain technique was used to spin the wool. I know I can't tell a worsted yarn from a woolen yarn, so I googled it. Turns out worsted means what you said (a certain preparation technique in which long fibres of wool are aligned parallel to each other end to end) and, in addition, a certain spinning short-draw technique and, of course, as knitters know, a certain size or weight of yarn no matter how prepared or spun. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worsted helped me parse all this out. But in Britain, "woolen" mills can make "worsted" fabric and I still can't tell one from the other. Thanks for shedding light on this! Really, you did! Someday I'll get it straight.
- March 9, 2012 at 7:03 AM
- Barbara Brackman said...
Hah. You and me both. The problem is textile terms change and they are used in different ways in different fields.
- March 9, 2012 at 8:10 AM


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Round 9: Summer Session B 2011! The home of the big blog project! 15 (or so) students enrolled in Gender and Popular Culture (Women's and Gender Studies) at The College of New Jersey blogging on topics including gender, race, class, sexuality, etc, in relation to different aspects of pop culture. Each student-blog is the primary written element of this course (in an on-campus classroom-- not online or distance learning). Please visit their blogs and feel free to leave your feedback!
Gender & Pop Culture: Student Blogs Gender Representation in Advertisements Memoirs of Mi Mente Pop Culture Blogging jcb What are we really laughing about? Jess B `These pretzels are making me thirsty`... Mark Thoughts from Tara: South Park Tara Gender and Desperate Housewives Kristin The Typical Woman in America: how women are portrayed in music, magazines, and reality TV Darling C. Emerging Music (?) of the 21st Century Amanda Pat's Blog digioac2 Model Behavior Erin Get Your Blog On Kristian You know what really grinds my gears Kyle `Idol`-ology: Gender and Reality Television Amanda Ganza Gender, Race, and Class in Scrubs dgolazeski Spencer's Blog Spencer Michelle's Pop Culture Analysis Michelle More than Just Cartoons Mr. Leo Mahaga The Oprah Phenomenon Meli Celebrities..... Why are they so damn special!? Tony Mojo Beauty and the Geek Devon A Blurred Reality Jen Mur Nooch's Net Nook Miss Nooch Female `Stardom` Presented by the Media Katelyn Desperate for Desperate Housewives Lizzaydizay Britney Like Whoa! PRlNCESSJESSS`s Nicole's Grey's Anatomy Blog Nicole Gender and Race through Flavor of Love and Celebreality Melissa
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Jersey Stamper Rides West Coast Wave into Sheetmetal Fabrication
|Durex recently added these two new pieces of sheetmetal-fabricating equipment to its shop, an a CNC turret punch press (background) with auto load/unload, and a combination CNC turret punch press and laser-cutting machine (foreground). "I bought the new stand-alone turret press for two main reasons," says owner Bob Denholtz, "to boost employee morale, by showing that I would continue to invest in the company even during challenging economic times; and, to impress potential customers as they toured our company and considered contracting our services."
That's when the company, which began as a high-volume metal stamper in 1946 by Denholtz's father, began its journey to becoming a fully integrated contract manufacturer. It's now able to offer customers cradle-to-grave support for everything from prototype design and development to low- to medium-run production, all the to high-volume stamping.
"The evolution of our New Jersey plant into fabrication has played a key role in our long-term success," says Denholtz, who notes that about 45 percent of the company's projects start in sheet (with another 45 percent in stamping and the remainder in machining). The company works out of a 120,000-sq.-ft. plant and maintains a complete engineering department; a tool-making shop complete with production CNC vertical machining; a fabrication department with more than a dozen punching, laser cutting and forming machines; and a pressroom with more than 65 mechanical presses, to 500-ton capacity (a Heim 500-ton double-crank straightside model with variable-speed drive and programmable controlled die protection).
"We're Like a Good Utility Baseball Player"
Diversification is the name of the game at Durex, which doesn't book more than 15 percent of its business with any one customer, nor more than 25 percent in any one industry. "We have such a variety of equipment that we can be flexible and reactive, and be all things to all customers," Denholtz says. "We can run jobs five at a time, to 100,000/week.
Automatic load/unload of the new CNC turret punch press allows Durex to run the machine lights out, minimizing overtime costs while enjoying double-digit growth in 2010.
"We're like a good utility baseball player," continues Denholtz, an analogy that points to his company's ability to be a jack of all trades. "We can allow an OEM to transition from multiple vendors and roll them into one diversified supplier. We can make a part one-off in a laser for example, and move to a blanking die in a stamping press. Those stamped blanks might then route to a press brake for forming, or move to a hard tool for stamping depending on order quantities. Vendor consolidation is a trend that's here to stay, and we're positioned to be a vendor of choice."
A key component to not only getting on the preferred-vendor list but to staying on it is meeting (or exceeding) customer expectations for quality and delivery. In this regard, Denholtz shares another key management decision:
"I don't like to get painted into a corner with our equipment capacity and capabilities," Denholtz says, noting how uncomfortable it can be when production of a certain component or assembly depends on the availability of one machine, be it a laser or stamping press. "We outfit our shop so we have backup equipment capable of producing anything that needs to get done, should a machine be down for maintenance."
New Equipment Acquired on a Dice Roll
Most recently, the firm's capital investments to avoid being "painted into a corner" included acquiring two new pieces of sheetmetal-fabricating equipment from Amada—an EM2510NT CNC turret punch press, with an automatic load/unload system for lights-out fabrication; and an Apelio III combination CNC turret punch press and laser-cutting machine, the second Apelio Denholtz has installed in the Durex shop.
"I bought the new stand-alone turret press late in 2008 for two main reasons: to boost employee morale, by showing that I would continue to invest in the company even during challenging economic times; and, to impress potential customers as they toured our company and considered contracting our services."
Denholtz recalls that late in 2008 the new machines sat relatively quiet for a few months. That changed early in 2009 when the shop was contracted to fabricate power-supply chassis. Chassis sheetmetal is 0.090-in.-thick aluminum, heavily loaded with perforations, and the high-speed EM2510NT turret press proved the perfect machine for the job. The press boasts (says Amada) a newly designed AC servo-direct twin drive that provides a maximum hit rate of 500 hits/min. on 1-in. centers, and an 1800-strokes/min. marking system. Its 100-in. x-axis table can process 8-ft. sheets without repositioning.
"And, the automatic load/unload system (Amada's MP 1225NJ unit) allows us to run unmanned overnight," says Denholtz, "reducing our overtime hours. That's been key as we've been able to keep our costs under control while still enjoying double-digit growth."
The twin-pallet load/unload system removes and stacks each punched sheet from the press, and then loads a new sheet at a cycle time as quick as 34 sec. It can handle sheet 24- to 10-gauge thick in blank sizes to 4 by 8 ft. Pallet capacity: 4400 lb.
Order Volumes Double—Time for a New Strategy
The power-supply chassis job originally came into the shop with a production quantity of 400/week, also a perfect fit for the company's metal-fabrication department. But over time, order volumes for the chassis have more than doubled, nearing 900/week at times. Time to move it to a hard-tooled stamping operation, says Denholtz.
"The 2510 excels at high-speed long-running jobs, at up to 1500 parts/month or so," he says, noting that the machine is "twice as fast as some of our other turret presses. However, as order volumes climb, like they did with the power-supply chassis, we can look to save our customers a lot of money by hard tooling the jobs for stamping.
"In this case, Denholtz continues, "moving chassis production to a hard tool for stamping will reduce our customer's costs by 25 percent. The part, with so many perforated holes, requires a lot of turret time; payback for the stamping die will come in at about eight months."
A Healthy Uptick in 2010; Plans for an Even Better 2011
Denholtz expects that by the end of the year, Durex will have shown 30 to 40 percent growth compared to 2009, noting that the business uptick has resulted in part from two recent acquisitions: family-owned custom metal-fabrication shop P. Feiner & Sons, in Bogota, NJ; and Sternvent Co., a manufacturer of dust-collection systems for the wood, metal-finishing, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The acquistions join Durex's existing inhouse product lines, Creative Serving and White Rail. (Learn more at www.durexinc.com.)
"All of the fabrication for P. Feiner & Sons' accounts, as well as for the Sternvent dust collectors, has moved over to our facility," Denholtz adds, providing plenty of new work for his burgeoning fabrication shop. MF
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Captain's Report
By Capt. Steve
Mission of the Formula 45 Yacht
Formula had a successful run with its 48 Yacht, and set out to make ownership of such a fine piece of machinery available to more people by creating a smaller version. The plan worked and the 45 Yacht became so popular that it actually served to replace the 48 Yacht, which is now no longer in production.
Sport Coupe Design
Anyone who's read my reports long enough knows how I feel about the logic of spending over $1,000,000 on a boat only to have to look through plastic windows stretching from the top of the windshield frame to the bottom of the hardtop. With the sport coupe design the glass windshield goes all the way up to the hardtop and the only plastic that will be seen is the aft curtains, which are removable.Formula was one of the first builders of express cruisers to adopt the coupe design in the U.S., so I am eternally grateful. But that is not the only place where they have been leaders in the boating industry. Because its boats are truly premium products the folks at Formula tend to try new things all of the time and when they discover a winning solution, they stick with it, often bringing other builders along the same path.
Distinguishing Features
IPS is Standard.
While IPS used to be an option on the 45 Yacht, its popularity has proven that it's time to be relegated to the standards list. In the case of our 45 Yacht, the IPS600 has been chosen as the standard and only power plant. By mating the IPS600 system to the 45 Yacht, Formula has given it a lot more utility.
Joystick Comes with It.
This big yacht now has the handling of a runabout so the cruising couple who isn't comfortable with a boat this size -- or just doesn't want to sweat parking in tight slips with a crowd watching -- doesn't have to consider their skill level as a deterrent. The cost can also be a positive with the IPS600 system, both in acquisition and maintenance. It takes less work to install during the build, and more space is gained to maintain the engine and drives. Formula could have taken the extra space gained for more interior room but elected to keep it in the engine space so one doesn't have to be a gnome to comfortably work in there.
Surprisingly Expansive Standards List
– I'm not talking about items to get added to the standards list just to make it look longer (nav lights, stainless cleats… etc.). I'm talking about actual items that are rarely seen on any standard list. From the minor items such as electric windlass with 200' (61m) of chain and polished stainless steel anchor, to the built-in central VAC system, to the 18,000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioner. And that's just scratching the surface.
Formula Guard Warranty Program.
Formula Guard is a Five-Year Limited protection plan designed to guarantee long-term satisfaction for Formula customers. Each Formula is protected by a combination of original manufacturers' warranties and supplemental product protection, which provides comprehensive coverage for a minimum of five years from the boat's original purchase date. In general, Formula and the boat's major component manufacturers (engines, transmissions, and generators) administer warranty for the first year of ownership. Thereafter, a supplemental product protection plan -- Formula Guard -- takes over, providing extended coverage for many factory-installed accessories and components, including the major items noted above.
Designer John Adams.
For over thirty years John Adams has been designing Formulas. He is quick to pick up on trends and, in fact, has created more than a few himself. He is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced designers in the world in this class of boat and works exclusively for Formula.
Because of the economy there are fewer company-owned boat builders in the U.S. than ever before. Yet some of the best builders in the U.S. are family owned, and Formula is certainly among them. Family-owned boat builders care about the reputation of their brand. They genuinely care about their customers and when something goes wrong they have an invested interest in putting it to rights.
High Status.
Formula boats are among the most expensive in class no matter which size range they are in, and the 45 Yacht is no exception. All of those unusual items of standard equipment, the five-year warranty program, and the finish regimen do not come cheap. Nor does Formula do anything on the cheap. It uses the best materials, best practices and certainly has one of the best staffs in boat building on the shop floor where personnel average over 20 years with the company. It all shows in the product…and in the price.
We tested on a rather calm day and found the 45 Yacht to be a simple boat to drive. Out in the channel, she crossed wakes and took the chop without hesitation or noisy crashes and bangs. She has a nice wide flared bow that threw water out to the sides and kept low enough to ensure a nice dry ride. This is obviously a boat made for plunging through heavy seas. Hard turns were smoothed out nicely and recovery to full speed was quick. She displaces 32,500 lbs. (12,772.7 kgs.) which means she's got the beef to handle the big stuff and give a good ride.The twin 435-hp IPS 600 engines brought us to a top speed of 31.4 kn at 3550 rpm. At that speed fuel burn was measured at 43.5 gph for a range of 227 nautical miles. Best cruise came in at 3000 rpm and 23.8 kn. At that speed fuel burn was only 30 gph for a range of 250 nautical miles with a 10% fuel reserve. We reached planing speed and 6.3 seconds and continued accelerating through 30 mph in 17.7 seconds
Features Walkthrough
At the Bow
The ground tackle is concealed under a flush mounted hatch. The 26" (66 cm) high 316 SS bow rails have mid-mounted life lines for added security. Two DriFast loungers are on the bow for enjoyment at anchor, and these have multi-position backs. Polished stainless steel Bomar hatches allow light and air into the lower decks.
Helm Deck
The hardtop coupe has a full-height windshield and dual wipers with washer spray nozzles on the blades. The windshield has optional multiple defrosters which means one will be able to pilot their 45 Yacht in foggy, misty or heavy rain conditions without having to have a cloth in their hand to de-fog the windscreen. The ventilation comes from forward-opening side vents, a drop-down windshield at the top of the walkthrough door, and the large opening sunroof. I found that to be perfectly sufficient on our hot South Florida test day but if more is needed, go for it.
Close the windows and fire up the standard 18,000 BTU cockpit air to further extend the comfort, and the 7,000 BTU below. But if one really wants to get Arctic, opt up to the 30,000 BTU A/C ($10,640). Since these are reverse cycle units they also will provide plenty of heat if the boater is in cool climates or travel between the two.And let's not lose sight of the advantage of having the opening sunroof that allows one to just observe the stars at night.The 45 has an 11.5 kW generator with sound shield and dedicated battery to keep the A/C humming.
At the Helm
The helm seat is a split bench with dual bolsters and Ultraleather upholstery with deep comfortable cushions. Between the seats is a box large enough to store the electronics covers. The large Volvo Penta EVC display is to the left beneath the autopilot and depth gauge. These are part of a Raymarine electronics package that also includes the twin 12 inch displays ($18,440 – $46,105). State-of-the-art Volvo Penta QL trim tabs with indicators are standard. To starboard and on top of the side panel are the IPS Joystick and Volvo Electronic Throttle and Shift controls for complete ease of operation.
Across on the port side is a large lounger for the family, or an additional couple, to join the captain and the Admiral as one heads to the next destination. Under the seat is a large storage compartment. Seventeen stainless steel drink holders are peppered around to manage the drinks. Throw pillows are tethered to keep them on the lounger.
The Bar Is Open
Behind the helm is the cockpit wet bar/galley. The Corian top has a concealed sink, trash bin and carry-on cooler for clean ice to keep the drinks fresh. I really liked how the covers for the sink and cooler are hinged, saving one less item needing to be stowed. Our test model had an optional electric cockpit grill ($3,675) and the optional cockpit ice maker/refrigerator. An aft canvas curtain separates the chilled bridge deck and aft cockpit seating, and opening it up really brings the outdoors in.
The Galley
The centerline cabin entry has teak and the wood steps with rubber anti-skid treads leading into the salon/galley. The port side L-shaped galley is gourmet-quality with rich deep gloss cherry cabinetry with furniture-grade dovetailed drawers and Corian counters. There is plenty of room to store food and dry goods, including a sole locker. Galley equipment includes a double-burner stove with vent fan, convection microwave oven, brushed stainless steel sink, coffeemaker and upright refrigerator/freezer. In the end of the cabinet is a nifty lighted showcase wine rack complete with tempered stemware and tumblers… all standard.
This entire galley/salon area has 6'11" of headroom. The salon has a large U-shaped lounger with solid wood table and barstool. Deep gloss cherry cabinets surround the lounger, housing storage space and the entertainment center. Among the standard features is a Bose Lifestyle surround sound home theater system for the 40 inch widescreen LCD TV. On our test boat, the 40 inch widescreen was also rigged to display images from the helm nav system, right down to the thermal imaging camera.
Accommodating Guests
The mid cabin stateroom has twin beds with storage under the steps, a drawer in the end of the forward bed and a quick-fill, flip-over filler to convert this into one large bed. An LCD TV is mounted on a storage door which allows the TV to swing out for viewing from the berths. There is standing headroom between the bunks, at least for my 5'8.5'' (1.73 m) height. This stateroom has its own separate combination head and shower. The vanity and sink are outside the head so two people can get ready for night on the town at the same time. The power distribution panel is in a wall closet just as one enters the room.
Master Stateroom
The entry to the master stateroom is via a solid core door. The centerline bed has a step up and matching port and starboard hanging lockers. Our test model had a safe mounted in the port locker and the stereo CD stacker and iPod cradle mounted in the starboard locker. The in-room LCD/TV with DVD player is mounted on the starboard side for private night-time entertainment. The Bose sound system has a zone system to pipe the surround sound into one's private space. This stateroom also has a separate shower and head compartment so it's not necessary to tie up the head while taking a shower.
Price and Observations on the Formula 45 Yacht
The suggested retail price of the standard 45 Yacht is $1,112,120, pretty nicely loaded, including VHF radio, chartplotter, and the Raymarine ST-70 graphic information display. All one needs is radar for night running, or operation in foggy areas. She was a pleasure to operate in and clearly has the capabilities to become a home away from home, or a very classy weekend getaway. And in that respect one can think of her as a weekend waterfront cabin -- a movable one of course.
Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Formula 45 Yacht (2014-) is 36.1 mph (58.1 kph), burning 43.50 gallons per hour (gph) or 164.65 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Formula 45 Yacht (2014-) is 27.4 mph (44.1 kph), and the boat gets 0.91 miles per gallon (mpg) or 0.39 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 288 miles (463.49 kilometers).
- Tested power is 2 x 435-hp Volvo Penta IPS600.
Standard and Optional Features
Marine Electronics
|VHF Radio
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|Battery Charger/Converter
|CD Stereo
|Head: Fixed
|Shore Power
|Trim Tabs
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Exterior Features
|Carpet: Cockpit
|Outlet: 12-Volt Acc
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|Transom Door
|Transom Shower
|Wet bar
|Bimini Top
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I am a sucker for anything with Jason Segel in it so naturally The Five Year Engagement immediately went on my "must see" list. For this movie, Jason teamed up with the producers of Bridesmaids for this comedy about an engaged couple (Jason's fiance is played by the lovely Emily Blunt) that keeps getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle. The cast also includes Chris Pratt, Alison Brie and Rhys Ifans. You can watch the trailer for The Five Year Engagement here. Here's a brief synopsis of the movie for you:
Exactly one year after Tom Solomon (Segel) met Violet Barnes (Blunt), he surprised her with a ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever after, but career plans and comical problems manage to torpedo every "save the date." Five years later, two people who once dreamed of the perfect day just want to get it over with. Through the humorous trials of discovering who they will become as a couple, Tom and Violet will learn if they have what it takes to survive their five-year engagement.
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The McDonald College
In my work I explore the interplay of light and colour and their complex relationships. Modernist abstraction appeals to me and I have been influenced by aerial viewpoints and indigenous approaches. My work draws on Cook Island culture, including bright, richly coloured weaving and quilt making, the island lifestyle and traditional dance and painting as visual performance. I have represented this through skylights and light boxes as an exploration of shapes and architectural elements. While my process is quite an organic one, my work explores ideas of lost and found, with emphasis on dominant colour.


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2017-07-14: CCF Activities - CCF Newsletter Volume 52 is released!
"Watch Out for White Pupil under Flash, Beware of Retinoblastoma" on the cover page of this issue is the slogan we use in our 18-month "Retinoblastoma Awareness and Education Campaign" launched in April 2017, to educate the public, especially new parents, about childhood eye cancer and the importance of early detection.
CCF also launched a few new services in 2017, including hosting "Overcoming Life Disastor" session commending the kids who have completed treatment as well as their families and to encourage fellow travellers ; "Sunshine Siblings" sharing session was also held to support the patients' brothers and sisters. Click to find more details about these amazing stories!


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"Up on the Housetop, Reindeer pause…"
And well they should, after dragging Santa's sleigh around to millions of little children throughout the world, all within 24 hours. But, after all, these are magical Christmas Reindeer, capable of speeds in excess of dreams and moonbeams. But, what about real, down-to-earth, year-'round reindeer? What about them? According to reliable sources, grown reindeer can pull a loaded sleigh for hours on end at speeds averaging 12-15 miles per hour (or 19kmh to 24kph in the northern European countries where you find the most reindeer pulling sleighs.)
Who was Olive and can you name the rest of Santa's reindeer?
Olive is the answer to a favorite joke told around Christmastime, usually by first or second grade boys (or their uncles who may have had a few too many):
A. Olive is the "other reindeer" in the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,
as in "Olive, the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names… ."
[It's really "all of the other reindeer," get it?]
The traditional reindeer employed by Santa, after W. Clement Moore named them, were Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donder and Blitzen.
Ah, but do you recall, the Most Famous Reindeer Of All?
Rudolph was actually born/created in a promotional storybook by the Montgomery Ward department store back in 1939. As war clouds loomed over the horizon in Europe, Robert May, a Ward's PR staffer, wrote the book which sold more than 6,000,000 copies for Ward's. Ten years later, in 1949, Hecky Krasnow produced the recorded version that was sung by Gene Autry (the Singing Cowboy.) That spawned a legend, and an industry.
Since so much of the celebration of Christmas is associated with music – both religious and secular –it's no wonder that we are fascinated with the "rest of the story"…
What's the story behind Silent Night?
On Christmas Day in 1818, according to popular legend, Father Joseph Mohr was without music for his Christmas service at Nicola-Kirche (the Church of Saint Nicholas) in Oberndorf, Austria. The pipe organ had broken down (poor church mice had gnawed holes in the bellows) and there was no way to get it repaired in time for the service. Father Mohr had written a poem for a Christmas Mass he had held in 1816, and asked his choir director, Franz Gruber, if he could do something with it. Gruber remembered the music of his upbringing in the Austrian mountains and composed a song that could be sung by almost anyone. Together, accompanied by a guitar, Father Mohr and Choirmeister Gruber, sang what has become probably the most popular Christmas carol in the world.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- By agreeing with Hunter Pence on a five-year contract, the Giants essentially adopted their right fielder's approach. They hustled to get the job done.
Unwilling to let Pence get the faintest whiff of free agency, the Giants announced they agreed with him on a five-year contract extension Saturday, accomplishing their top offseason priority a day before the regular season ends.
SAN FRANCISCO -- By agreeing with Hunter Pence on a five-year contract, the Giants essentially adopted their right fielder's approach. They hustled to get the job done.
Unwilling to let Pence get the faintest whiff of free agency, the Giants announced they agreed with him on a five-year contract extension Saturday, accomplishing their top offseason priority a day before the regular season ends.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reported that Pence's agreement was worth $90 million, an average annual value of $18 million that's commensurate with the salaries of the Majors' best-paid outfielders.
Pence isn't quite at the level of the Angels' Josh Hamilton ($25 million annually) or the Dodgers' Carl Crawford and Matt Kemp ($20 million apiece). But, after earning $13.8 million this year, Pence will leap past the likes of the Cardinals' Matt Holliday ($17.1 million), the Yankees' Alfonso Soriano ($17 million) and the Dodgers' Andre Ethier ($17 million). Ethier's five-year, $85 million deal was believed to be the baseline from which Pence's side negotiated.
Pence, who will receive a full no-trade clause, also became the second-highest-paid Giants position player, both in total and annual contract value. Catcher Buster Posey's nine-year, $167 million contract is worth $18.555 million per season.
The Giants' exclusive negotiating period with all of their free agents lasts until five days following the end of the World Series. But, eager to guarantee they'd retain Pence's singular combination of on-field prowess and off-field intangibles, they refused to risk he would remove his Giants jersey for the final time Sunday.
"Everybody in here thought something crazy would have to happen not to bring him back," left-hander Madison Bumgarner said.
Since Pence's agreement was contingent on his passing a physical examination -- an amusing formality, given that he's poised to become the first Giant in the franchise's San Francisco era to start every regular-season game -- he refrained from discussing his contract Saturday. Pence will break his silence at a news conference that's expected Sunday.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy also was obliged to remain mum.
"I couldn't be happier for Hunter, but it has to become official before I talk more about it," Bochy said.
But center fielder Angel Pagan sensed Pence's perspective.
"I'm sure he feels very comfortable here," Pagan said. "This is a class organization. They take a lot of pride in winning. That's what we're here for. I'm sure that's why Hunter wanted to stay here. We're focused on winning. We're not here just to play baseball. We're here to win championships and be successful. For us to be successful, he's a big part of that."
Pence proved that in 2012 after the Giants acquired him from Philadelphia on July 31 for right fielder Nate Schierholtz, catching prospect Tommy Joseph and Minor League right-hander Seth Rosin. Pence hit only .219 in 59 games for the Giants yet drove in 45 runs.
With the Giants trailing Cincinnati two games to none in the Division Series and facing elimination, Pence delivered an impassioned speech to his teammates before Game 3. San Francisco won in 10 innings, 2-1, launching its march to a World Series triumph.
"He's very positive," Pagan said of his outfield neighbor. "The score could be 20-0 in the ninth with two outs and he'd still think we can win. That's the right attitude. He injects that type of energy to the club. ... It's a long season and you need somebody right next to you who can pick you up whenever you're going bad."
Friday, Pence received the 2013 Willie Mac Award as the team's most inspirational player. He was the right choice, as the Giants' reaction to his new contract reaffirmed.
"You know what kind of energy he brings to the clubhouse. I'd love to have him here the rest of his career," Bumgarner said. "He's a hard worker and he has a lot of pride in his game. That's the kind of teammate you want."
Echoed right-hander Matt Cain, "He's definitely an exciting player to watch for us as teammates, and he brings that excitement to the stadium for the fans, too. He's a guy that is always going to bring it, every game. To have him on the team is a huge benefit for us. That's a guy that you want on your side."
Pence maintained his effort Saturday against San Diego, extending a career high by clobbering his 27th home run of the season in the third inning. He leads the team in numerous offensive categories, including homers, slugging percentage (.484), RBIs (96), runs (91), doubles (35), triples (five) and stolen bases (22), another personal best.
Giants management now will turn its attention to attempting to re-sign right-hander Tim Lincecum, another potential free agent. Conveniently, Pence's agency, the Beverly Hills Sports Council, also represents Lincecum.
Lincecum called Pence's agreement a "personal decision" that would not influence him.
"I still have time to think about it," Lincecum said. "It's not a pressing thing for me. I'll make the decision when time comes."
Lincecum has repeated that he's intrigued by what might await him in free agency. Asked if he would consider signing with the Giants before he would hit the open market, Lincecum replied, "I can't answer that."
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com.


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text: It's no longer possible to blame Jessica Simpson for Tony Romo's troubles on the field, so the Wall Street Journal has come up with an alternate theory: Perhaps cheerleaders are jinxing teams in the NFL. Six teams, the Bears, Browns, Giants, Lions, Packers and Steelers, don't have cheerleaders, and Jared Diamond jokingly suggests that this may be the key to their success. In the past six years, those teams have won four Super Bowls and made up half of the Super Bowl participants. Clearly ladies shouldn't be anywhere near the gridiron, even if they're just dancing on the sidelines.


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And The Band Plays OnAugust 30th, 2013 by flanews
After nearly a two year suspension following the hazing death of Florida A&M's band is ready to re-take the field.
Florida A&M's band hasn't missed a beat since a nearly two year suspension.
"It's really unbelievable, you know what I'm saying? Being in a position where the bands gone and now the bands back," says band member Zachary Nealy.
The band was suspended after the hazing death of 26-year-old drum major Robert Champion in November 2011. Doctors say Champion was hit more than 300 times during the hazing ritual.
The incident forced the resignation of the university president and faculty members, while felony and misdemeanor charges against more than a dozen former band members. A new band director was hired earlier this year.
The band: 146 members strong is ready for a new chapter in its storied history.
"…Let the world know we're talented musicians, talented group of students and they're going to rise to the occasion," said Ralph Jean-Paul.
Part of the new culture includes stricter guidelines for band members. Buses left two hours later than expected because of the extensive checklist. It verifies each band member's enrollment status and GPA. "A few different processes, but its for accountability, so its all great. It's going to serve a for a bigger purpose," said Jean-Paul.
"Five buses are taking the marching 100 back to Orlando the same city they last performed in nearly two years ago," reports Matt Horn.
"The band will exemplify good character and integrity on the trip, its going to be an awesome trip. We will not let our fans our university or anyone down," said Nealy.
The band will perform for the football team's first game on Sunday at the Citrus Bowl.
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Man Gets Stinking Rich From Stinking, Awful Whale Poop
It is hard enough to fathom, much less accept as truth, that some of the most expensive and luxurious fragrances in the world are produced using giant wads of sea dung, but it's true. Whale excrement, meaning the stuff squeezed out through the digestive tract of the sperm whale, is apparently commonly used as a perfume ingredient. So what we're saying is, the scent of the goddesses are born of the but bombs of Moby Dick and his flatulent whale cousins. Irony has never been more clearly defined. Incidentally, these yellowish-gray stink bombs are extremely valuable and can be worth upwards of tens of thousands of dollars per pound.
Recently, a man walking his dog on the beach near Morecambe, England found this out for himself. Ken Wilman and his dog Madge were not initially impressed when they first encountered the strange rock with a distinct, foul odor; however, upon researching the find and discovering that it was a rare piece of ambergris, Wilman was quick to welcome the golden-sea-dropping into his home.
"When I saw how much it could be worth, I went back to the beach and grabbed it!" said Wilman.
According to reports, some dealers have already offered Wilman as much as $68,000 for his aquatic dingle berry, but experts say it is worth much more - depending on how fresh it is it could bring as much as $180,000.
Ambergris, which is sort of an intestinal anomaly of the sperm whale (and yes, this whale gets its name from the semen like substance found in its head) is a hot commodity because experts say that it is produced by only about 1% of the sperm whale population. While some people involved in the buying and selling of whale excrement stand by the notion that they deal in "whale vomit," scientists say that it is more accurately "whale poop."
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The chant from the Arsenal fans was clear and it was directed at the press box. "You don't know what you're doing," they sang. The target was not hunched over a laptop. This one was for Arsène Wenger, who had taken up residence among the folk he has variously described as snakes, sharks and philosophers over the years, as he served the second instalment of his three-game touchline ban.
The Arsenal manager had brought off Alexandre Lacazette in the 66th minute and the travelling support could not believe it. There were boos as the striker headed off and Alexis Sánchez came on. The latter had been the shock omission from the starting lineup, which formed the principle sub-plot of the evening.
Arsenal were in the throes of weathering a second-half storm in this Carabao Cup semi-final, first-leg. They simply could not get out as Chelsea probed for the opportunity to take charge. The frustration bubbled among the visiting fans. They had wanted to retain the outlet of Lacazette, however peripheral he had been.
Their team would hold firm and Wenger could enjoy a little succour in the face of what he calls the "circus" around his club. The jesters had been out after Sunday's FA Cup exit at Nottingham Forest and it was a nervy ride as Chelsea made the running. But the home team could not find a way through.
They had 21 attempts on goal to Arsenal's eight but only six were on target. David Ospina saved from Victor Moses and Álvaro Morata while he was helped out by his near post following another Moses shot. Cesc Fàbregas blew a free header, Andreas Christensen did likewise with two more and, after the 0-0 draw at Norwich City in the FA Cup on Saturday, it was no surprise to hear Antonio Conte bemoan his team's profligacy.
That was not directed, he added, at Morata, who endured another difficult match. Conte did make the point that at least Chelsea had created chances. It was another occasion when the video assistant referee was in use and the technology was required to rule on Danny Welbeck's 87th-minute challenge on Fàbregas inside the penalty area. Conte appeared to make the signal for VAR involvement – which, apparently, is not allowed – and there was a delay after the referee, Martin Atkinson, pulled back play for the decision, which was radioed into his earpiece. Happily, the right one was forthcoming. Welbeck had played the ball.
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