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Implementing the Intercepting Filter Pattern in Your Enterprise Java Applications
Since the publication of the renowned book Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software by Gamma, Helm, Johnson, and Vlissides, also known as the Gang of Four (GoF) book in 1995, the wave of design patterns in an enterprise world has gained enough momentum to reach the mainstream developers and IT managers. Something thatonce was only invented to be used and shared by uber-developers to simplify reusability and maintenance of their projects was now accepted as a de facto way to do software engineering. The "epidemic" of design patterns has reached its tipping point and spread like wildfire. The book served as a catalyst for the most famous and original patterns, which were at that time mostly in C++. The patterns focused on the object-oriented aspects of software development. They were categorized into three main categories: creational, structural, and behavioral.
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As the Java language matured and gained popularity, most* of the original patterns were ported to it. In fact, when the language was created, many of the design patterns were built right into it from the start. For example, listeners in Java Swing are the classic Observer pattern. Java's intrinsically object-oriented nature facilitated in identification and creation of many new patterns. These new patterns could also be categorized as belonging to a creational, structural, or behavioral group. Recently, another category of "enterprise" or n-tier patterns has emerged.
* Some patters in C++ deal with pointer structures and Java language elegantly avoids this feature.
When Java made a shift from the client to the server and became the language of choice for enterprise Web development, developers working on the server side realized the need for design patterns dealing with information flow, communication between application tiers, database persistence, resource locating, and so forth. In other words, all of the enterprise services could benefit from the design patterns that would enforce reusability and maintainability on the application level, rather then on the object level.
In this article, I will discuss the enterprise Intercepting Filter pattern. The Intercepting Filter pattern can be classified as a presentation tier pattern because it deals with requests from the presentation tier. This pattern is Web-application specific, and generally cannot be applied in other types of applications, but its concepts are generic and it is related to the structural Decorator (Wrapper) pattern, which I will discuss in this article as well. The Servlet specification 2.3, which is now finalized, incorporates this pattern, and I will focus on the differences between the Servlet and custom implementation methods. I also will describe the reasoning behind this pattern and how can it be reused throughout Web applications.
Intercepting Filter Concepts
In the world of Web development, applications are structured around requests and responses. The client sends a protocol request for some action and the server, after carrying out that action, responds with the reply to the client. Because all Java Web applications deal with this logic, if additional actions are required to be done on the server before it can send the reply, they must be aggregated into the same code that does the main response. For example, a client wants to upload a file to the server. On the server side, the application should authenticate the user before accepting anything, scan the file for viruses, and store the file in the database and finally send a success or failure response back to the client. In a different application, a file can be stored in a file system, but the authentication and scanning components can be repeated.
The Intercepting Filter, as the name implies, intercepts the requests and helps separate all the tasks that need to be done on the server into reusable components. The actions/filters can be assigned to specific requests, chained in any order, and added or removed within the application configuration. After the filters complete, they pass the request to the intended recipient, in this case Servlet or JSP. After the server is finished, a response is sent to the client (see the following diagram).
As you can see, this design pattern is dealing on the application level with the actions and the flow. It does not deal with objects like Singleton or Factory patterns, for instance. The filters can do any task imaginable from outputting logging about the request to modifying the request itself.
Custom Implementation
The custom solution of this problem can have many different implementations. I will present one of them, but in general any custom method can be a variation of the Decorator pattern (also known as a Wrapper pattern) modified and applied to the n-tier structure. I should note that any custom solution is not as transparent as the Servlet API implementation because it cannot transparently wrap the request and the response objects.
You'll look at the Decorator pattern first before looking at the Intercepting Filter. The Decorator pattern attaches additional responsibilities to any object dynamically, hence the name "decorator." Here is a simplified example of a decorator pattern. (See the code section for the complete source for this pattern and another example.)
Given any object that does some action:
public class OriginalObj { private java.lang.String text = ""; public OriginalObj() {} public OriginalObj(String text) { this.text = text; } public void doStuff() { System.out.println(text); } }
It can be extended via a Decorator object that wraps the original object and adds extra responsibilities or actions. This example subclasses and wraps at the same time; in a true implementation, a generic interface should be used.
public class Decorator extends OriginalObj { public OriginalObj obj; public Decorator(OriginalObj obj) { this.obj = obj; } public void doStuff() { obj.doStuff(); // other data operations can be added here... } }
The invocation can be the following:
public static void main(java.lang.String[] args) { // normal use OriginalObj obj = new OriginalObj("vlad"); obj.doStuff(); Decorator objDecor2 = new Decorator(obj); objDecor2.doStuff(); }
When this pattern is applied to the Web application to intercept requests, it can be changed to do actions on the request object before the Servlet is handled that request. J2EE API conveniently provides a javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequestWrapper class, which by itself implements the Wrapper or Decorator pattern and is a implementation of the HttpServletRequest interface. Therefore, to implement a custom Intercepting Filter, a request is first passed to some custom object that extends from HttpServletRequestWrapper, which does some operation and then is passed to the intended target object. The custom classes can implement a single interface and be chained together.
For example:
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest; public interface CustomFilterInterface { void execute(HttpServletRequest request); } import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequestWrapper; import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest; public class CustomIFilter extends HttpServletRequestWrapper implements CustomFilterInterface { public CustomIFilter(HttpServletRequest request) { super(request); this.execute(request); } public void execute(HttpServletRequest request) { //do something with the request here... } }
Here is an example of Filter Chain that can be set up with any number of Intercepting Filters and invoked from a Servlet or JSP.
public class FilterChain { private ArrayList myFilters = new ArrayList(); public FilterChain(CustomFilterInterface filter) { addFilter(filter); } public void processFilter(HttpServletRequest request) throws ServletException, java.io.IOException { CustomFilterInterface filter; Iterator filters = myFilters.iterator(); while (filters.hasNext()) { filter = (CustomFilterInterface) filters.next(); filter.execute(request); } } public void addFilter(CustomFilterInterface filter) { myFilters.add(filter); } }
The flow of the request to the Servlet or JSP will be as following:
Unless a more robust implementation is created, this custom implementation will require you to set up all intercepting filter chains programmatically. Dynamically using filters per request will require more logic and Reflection API, or a property file to set up which filter or set of filters should be invoked per Servlet or JSP. However, even that will not make this implementation completely transparent because some calls will still need to be placed in the target Servlet or JSP.
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Midfielder Jaime Castrillón entered the match for an injured Brenton Griffiths (right shoulder dislocation) in the 33rd minute, playing his first competitive minutes since undergoing knee surgery during the offseason. Goalkeeper Andrew Epstein also became the first Academy goalkeeper to play for the Rapids Reserves. The victory brought the reserves to a 2-4-1 record in the West division. Their next match is July 21 against Seattle Sounders FC at 2 p.m. at the Starfire Sports Complex.
June 8, 2013 – Skyline Sports Complex, Harrisburg, Penn.
Scoring Summary: [None]
HCI – Morgan Langley (Tom Mellor) 42'
COL – Kevin Harbottle (unassisted) 75'
COL – Kevin Harbottle (unassisted) 85'
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Rapids Reserves lineup: Andrew Epstein*, Davy Armstrong (Alex Braman* 82'), Germán Mera, Brenton Griffiths (Jaime Castrillón 33'), Kory Kindle, Tony Cascio (Bryan Windsor* 89'), Nick LaBrocca, Anthony Wallace, Kamani Hill (Ricardo Perez* 89'), Kevin Harbottle, Danny Mwanga.
Substitutes not used: Brad Holub*
Head Coach: Wilmer Cabrera
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Boxwood trees for sale offer you and your family many benefits outside of just beauty. Boxwood trees offer a barrier between your home and outside eyes; they add an extra layer of protection for you and your family. They are also very adaptable to various weather conditions, and soil types. There is no need to travel all over Nassau and Suffolk County to find a Long Island nursery that may or may not carry boxwood trees. Finding wholesale trees for sale is easy with Cypress Tree King. They not only offer a wide selection of wholesale trees, but their experts also are available to help you install, and maintain the health, and the beauty of your trees of choice.
The boxwood tree has been associated with formal gardens throughout history. It is not uncommon to find boxwood hedges in various gardens throughout Europe and the United States. Like the skip laurel tree, the boxwood tree is very low-maintenance. Boxwood shrubs only grow to about three to four feet tall. They grow pretty slowly, depending on the outdoor conditions. Unlike the skip laurel, boxwood trees grow quickly when they're young, and slow down as they mature. Boxwood trees are very dense and mostly used for landscapes that are considered more formal. They grow best in partial shade, and are best if kept from both too much sunlight and high winds.
Japanese boxwoods, as well as Korean boxwoods, are the most popular because they grow quicker than any other type. They have a higher tolerance for colder temperatures and can withstand chillier weather better than their American and English counterparts. When searching for boxwood trees in nurseries, they tend to be a bit on the pricey side, simply because they grow so slowly. They love deep watering and need to be watered at least once a week. Keep them as far away from harsh winter weather, because they will suffer from a condition called bronzing. Boxwood trees love all-purpose plant food, and cannot, will not do well with acidic soil.
Properly pruning your boxwoods can keep them thriving for long periods of time. Cut all dying branches until you get to the healthy parts. Keeping the outside growth a bit thinner allows air and light to pass through to the center of your boxwood. That helps your boxwood grow fuller and healthier.
If your boxwood is looking less than stellar, water the soil just to keep it moist. Add soil on top of that to retain the moisture. If that doesn't work, pruning your boxwood maybe it's the best bet.
If you have a boxwood tree that appears to be dying, pruning it can save its life. Cut off all of the dead branches, open up the center and add slow-release fertilizer. Water it and that should allow it to grow healthier and maintain its life. If your boxwood is older or taller than three feet, it may not be salvageable; you most likely have to replace it.
Compared to other trees they grow relatively slow, they only slow down in growth as they age. When boxwood trees are for sale, it is best to buy younger ones, because they tend to grow faster, and the shelf life is longer.
Although it is not a very common concern, be on the lookout for blight on your boxwood tree. Blight is a fungal disease that may affect your boxwood plant. Keep an eye out for brown streaks on the stem, or rapid loss of leaves. That may be an indication of blight on your plant. If you do encounter blight, replacing your boxwood is the best option. Coffee grounds are great for boxwood trees. Add that to the soil of your trees to give your boxwoods a little extra fertilizing boost. Plus, it smells great!
Boxwood poisoning
Boxwood poisoning can happen. If it comes into contact with human skin, it can cause irritation and a rash. If boxwood leaves are eaten, they can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness and also diarrhea. In rare, extreme cases, it can cause respiratory failure.
If you are looking to add boxwoods to your lawn's landscape, Keep in mind you don't need to go all over Nassau and Suffolk County to find it. Boxwood trees for sale give you the option of adding an element of beauty to your landscaping woes. Avoid Long Island nurseries when you decide to plant your boxwoods in your yard. Cypress Tree King experts can handle all of your planting needs.
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That weird story about a robbery in Aroldis Chapman's Pittsburgh hotel room three weeks ago only got weirder when the woman found tied up in the room couldn't get her story straight. Claudia Manrique is a 26-year-old stripper Chapman began dating in April who "would meet him in other cities where the Reds were playing," according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. She has since failed a polygraph test and was issued a summons on a misdemeanor charge of filing a false report to authorities.
This is where I ought to remind you that Chapman thinks Manrique owes somebody anywhere from $9,000 to $30,000, that cops in Baltimore say she took $2,000 from some other guy, and that she's married to someone else.


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Eric wrote:Are you going to empty the Porta-Potties, wash them twice daily, and then truck the "waste" in a state-certified vehicle to a state-certified disposal site? That would be 900 Porta-Potties, twice a day, every day.chromatest wrote:How about we revoke all of the vendor passes?
Why the fuck does an event that has no vending have vendor passes in the first place?
Are you going to bring the truck-loads of ice that get sold at the Artica's? You may not use it, but can you imagine what would happen to all the bars without it?
How about the wood for the Man, or the Temple, or the fireworks, or the steel used for armature...
There are a lot of reasons vendor passes exist. The event would cease if they were revoked- especially the Porta-Potties. No Pots, no event. Period.
Ahhh.. I'm sorry. I didn't realize that United Site Services were vending when they emptied the potties. Also, the man, temple, fireworks, ice, etc. is all burning man infrastructure and those people are not vending. If they are, I want to get in line to buy wood, fireworks, etc. The lines would probably less than Artica.


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Farniente brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 259 Designs von 70 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
WE NEED A CORPORATE LOGO/Business Card, T-Shirt, Goodies & More...
(other contest will follow for Drinks: Smoothies, Juices, Wellness, Soda, Energy, Alcohol, Coffee. Fashion: Women & Men Clothes, Accessories Cosmetics: Women cosmetics, Men cosmetics, Sun care).
FARNIENTE Inc.
We are a young company developing a new concept implying charity & Business. We are sharing 50% of our benefit with several charity organizations, selected by our customers via our websites.
All our products have a natural, organics, eco-friendly orientation.
We sell energy drinks, beverage, fashion, accessories, cosmetics etc...
We will also be active in Events and show business in the near future.
We need a corporate LOGO/Business Card and all the related designs needed by our start-up (we will launch several contest in the near future).
Designers may have a look @ our website (not public yet) for some ideas of the orientation we may want to give BUT you may also keep your freshness and go for some completely new concept and be original. Website: http://www.farniente.info
Some important elements are:
Relaxation, "farniente", beach, ocean, sun, natural element etc...
Charity (passive by process but participative by the selection of the organization).
We may add informations and specific infos during the contest if we feel like by viewing the advancement of the participant designs.
- A corporate logo/Business Card that fit several area of business, charity & Events.
nothing for now
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6pm Xiaobei (Chocolate city), Guangzhou, China – I am standing in the bus station. A black SUV comes and stops right next to me. The owner, a middle aged noble looking man, opens the door and signals me to come in. I am like "God not again". I mean do they think any black girl is a hooker? I reach inside my pocket; take out my phone and am about to take snap of the guy and on seeing this, the guy closes the door and speeds off. Am left alone cursing him and really mad at all the African women who have tarnished our image. I ask myself why they do what they do. Is there no other way to earn decent money?
Prostitution is among the oldest occupations. It was there even during the Biblical times even though it was outlawed by the Jews – just like it is currently outlawed now in many countries. The Sumerians practiced what they considered "Sacred prostitution". They offered paid sex to foreigners as a sign of hospitality in exchange of a symbolic price. Just like now, prostitution was there in Ancient Israel, ancient Greece, Sumer, Mesopotamia, Rome etc. In Africa the beautiful female slaves were the ones that worked as prostitutes. The slave owner would lock her up and she would sleep with different men but the slave owner was the one who received the price. Nowadays, prostitution has become an international business. Some of these women travel at their own free will but unfortunately, many are trafficked and forced to work as sex slaves.
African women always fall prey to sex traffickers. Why? Most African countries are poor countries and some people cannot afford the cost of living and they end up leaving their countries in search of greener pastures. In most African countries, women take the most care of the children and being the loving parents they are, they go overboard in order to provide for them. There are limited job opportunities and the competition is very high; so the jobs available are given to people who are even overqualified as the number of educated people is higher than the jobs available. The less educated people either get low paying shoddy jobs or no jobs at all. These factors and others lead to these ladies emigrating from their countries to other ones where prostitution is more paying.
Malaysia has become notorious with sex trafficking especially of Ugandan women. In 2011, I was living in Malaysia, to be particular Taman Kosas – a Kuala Lumpur suburb. This neighborhood has a reputation, not a good one, something I came to realize later. It is an area full of Africans and this is evident as you walk in the streets; at least one out of three people is an African. What is also clear is the number of African women sitting idly in the afternoon sun, then in the evening you would see them going out dressed to kill. I decided to ask my hairdresser, a Guinean woman, who had lived in this neighborhood for two years and what I heard came as a shock.
(cc) mythoto, on flickr
The girls are lured from Africa by Ugandan women (madams) who promise them well paying jobs working as house-helps and for the younger girls they promise them fully paid education. These women cater for all the expenses; the flight ticket, the passports, the food and accommodation. On arriving to Malaysia, the girls documentations are confiscated and it's then that reality sets in. They are informed what they will be doing and those who refuse are beaten mercilessly by Nigerian men and forced to sleep with them. Apart from this, the pimps also keep an eye on the girls and monitor their movements. One week before I moved to Taman Kosas one Ugandan girl jumped to death from the 4th floor of a building where she had been locked up, beaten and forced to sleep with men after refusing to work as a prostitute.
The Nigerian men monitor their movements and count the number of men they attend to every night. The girls have to work for these madams until they are able to pay them back the amount of money they allegedly spent to bring them to Malaysia which is as absurd as $20, 000. When they pay their debt they are free to go but for most of them it is always too late. When they are given back their passports they find out that they have overstayed their visas and they are not only broke but also illegal immigrants stuck in a foreign country. Most of them have no option but to continue with their old profession.
In one night these ladies can make as much as $400, the same amount of money they would make in one month if they were employed in beauty shops, shopping malls, cafes, restaurants etc. How then can they work in jobs where they will be making as much money per month as they would in one day and in their circumstances?
This job is dangerous and each moment that these girls are out there their lives are on the line. They interact with all sorts of people from murderers, drug dealers and psychos, to tourists and good people, and at all time avoid the police. That year, 2011, four Ugandan women had been killed as a sacrifice in the Nigerian practice of "voodoo" or "money witchcraft" meant to make them rich. These men pretend to be customers, come, pick up the girl and the girl vanishes into thin air. If arrested no one cares about them anymore, they are to rot in jail. The lucky ones are deported empty handed, abused, traumatized and misused.
This video is courtesy of Nation Media House Kenya
According to the VOA News, more than 600 Ugandan girls are currently trapped in Malaysia. They are targeted because they do not require a visa to Malaysia. Every day an average of ten trafficked women enter Malaysia. Once inside the country, getting a visa is as easy as paying $1500 for an unregistered university and getting a one year student visa. Most of these students don't even attend school; they just pay to get a visa. These same "universities" employ their "students" to look for other students to enroll with them at a commission. The students will approach you with a business card in hand, introduce the school and beautify it as much as possible then leave you to decide. If you are unlucky, you fall prey to their deception.
It is the same case in Guangzhou, China with the difference that the ones here are not trafficked. These prostitutes have tarnished the perception people in this city have of African women; they perceive them as prostitutes and opportunists especially in Xiaobei (Chocolate city). Many are the times a man will stop his car and call you, hold your hand and pretend to know you hoping for a response or start teasing you. The prostitutes in Guangzhou charge as low as $10 (100RMB) and this encourages demand.
There are over 200, 000 Africans living in Chocolate city and around 100,000 come for short durations to buy goods to sell back in Africa. Some African men living in Guangzhou have families back home. These men do not want to commit to someone because they are already married so they just have fun the easy way. The other group of customers is the Chinese workers who are employed in the shipping companies by the Africans. These men interact with Africans more than they do with their own compatriots and hence the desire to try something different is irresistible. Since they do not usually marry African women, due to fear of stigmatization and the other misconceptions they have about Africans, they end up taking the prostitutes. Other regular customers are Chinese men in general as well as foreign residents.
The African governments are also to blame. Their negligence to take the necessary actions to stop this dehumanizing practice right from the grassroots has lead to an increase in the number of women trafficked.


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Mouser Cabinetry offers the finest in state-of-the-art finishing. A wide variety of stains, glacier finishes and solid colors are offered on our Select Alder, Knotty Alder, Cherry, Hickory, Maple, Red Oak, Quarter Sawn Oak, Walnut, and Select Specie options. Multiple sheen levels are available in flat, matte, and satin topcoats. The entire multi-step Mouser Cabinetry finishing process combines to produce a finish that protects the cabinetry against stains, moisture and household chemicals. The finishing process shown below produces an extremely durable finish that will retain its original beauty through many years of natural use.
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Here at Comfort Keepers we have a dedicated team of Client Services Managers, Care Co-Ordinators and Carers in each of our 15 offices who are all focused on providing the highest quality homecare. Like me, all our client services managers come from a nursing or social work background so that they have the experience and compassion to manage even the most complex of cases.
Our carers are chosen for their caring nature and receive comprehensive training. We believe that by recruiting caring people, training them well and monitoring the care they deliver closely, we will deliver world class care to your loved ones.
Please feel free to email any questions or queries on home care to
Our office is located at:
Melbourne Business Park,
Model Farm Road, Cork, T12 W224
For sales enquires call: 01 892 1302
For New HSE funded care call: 01 892 1302
For all other Office queries call: 021 4341961
The aim of Comfort Keepers Homecare is to enable people to stay happy at home.


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Mark Prigg – Daily Mail Jan 9, 2013
One of the most powerful laser weapons ever fired has successfully shot drones out of the sky from two miles away.
The groundbreaking weapon uses a high powered 50kW laser, and is powerful enough to cut through a steel girder from 1km away, yet accurate enough to hit a target the size of a mortar round.
Rheinmetall Defence, the firm who developed it, say it could eventually become commonplace on the battlefield, and are developing a smaller version that could be taken to the front line to protect troops.
The latest test was conducted at Rheinmetall's Ochsenboden Proving Groud (EZO) in Switzerland, in snowy conditions and blinding sunlight, and engineers are already drawing up plans to double the power of the laser before its next test.
'The demonstration delivered compelling evidence for the 50kW weapon technology,' a spokesman said.
'A massive, 15mm-thick steel girder was cut through at a distance of 1,000 metres, and the successful shooting down of several nose-diving target drones at a range of two kilometres formed the second major highlight.'
The team were also able to use the system to track and blow up a ball bearing the size of a mortar round.
'A steel ball measuring 82 mm in diameter and travelling at approximately 50 m/sec, the target replicated a mortar round, the firm said.
'The Skyguard fire control unit immediately detected the target, followed by mechanical tracking with the 30kW laser weapon station.
'At this point, the BFU of the laser weapon module took over, optically tracking the target, which was then engaged and destroyed in flight, leaving no doubt as to the tactical viability of using laser weapons.'
In the most impressive test, the German defence firm used the high-energy laser equipment to shoot fast-moving drones at a distance.
The system, which uses two laser weapons combined to form a single beam, was also used to cut through a steel girder a kilometre away.
The system used a radar to detect the drones.
'Though they were flying at over 50 metres a second, the Skyguard radar had no trouble detecting the incoming unmanned aerial vehicles at a distance of three kilometres
'Then the 30kW weapon station used the Skyguard data to carry out rough tracking mechanically.'
The optical tracking system in the Beam Forming Units (BFUs) in the individual laser weapon modules performed fine tracking of the UAVs.
After reaching the programmed fire sector the laser weapon modules engaged the UAVs immediately and destroyed the incoming UAVs within a few seconds.
The third highlight: detection, pursuit and successful engagement of an extremely small ballistic target'


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Adventures with SylviaTuesday, September 9th, 2008
Oh, my lovelies, I'm so hopelessly and deeply lost in love. Yes, I am. The object of my utmost affection? Please, meet Sylvia…
Is she not gorgeous? Sigh. She is a Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS and I just cannot imagine my life without her! Sylvia, Sylvia, wherefore art we Sylvia?
Okay, okay, all kidding aside…and maybe I'm not really kidding…this thing is great! I got Sylvia from Amazon.com just before a trip Inspector Gadget and I had to take to Lynchburg this summer on Smurf business. Neither one of us had ever been to that part of the globe and had no clue how to get to where we had to be. Inspector Gadget showed up when it was time to leave with a handful of MapQuest directions. I showed up with Sylvia. She took us right to the front door of the hotel and it was so cool.
The Garmin folks say the little female voice inside that speaks American English to us is Jill but my little silver wonder is clearly a Sylvia. Don't ask me how I know…I just do.
There are a couple of things to keep in mind though.
1. Do keep your Garmin plugged in. When the battery goes it goes without warning.
I didn't realize this and even without an initial charge, Sylvia took us almost all the way to Lynchburg with the juice she came with straight out of the box. Of course she totally left us right at a most inopportune time and we then became the comedy duo of the decade as I tried to drive the Smurf Mobile while Inspector Gadget tried to fumble through the bags in the back seat to find the car charger for Sylvia. He finally pulled a charger from my backpack, plugged one end into Sylvia and promptly discovered that the other end goes into a wall socket! Good Lord! At this point I guessed which exit to take while he fished out another charger. Ah, the joys of technology. He finally found the right charger, plugged it in and Sylvia fired right back up as if she had never missed a beat. By the way, the exit I guessed at turned out to be the right one…whew!
2. Don't try to second-guess your Garmin…it will get an attitude.
I found out quickly that if I missed a turn or jumped the gun and turned too quickly, Sylvia would say, "Recalculating". That doesn't seem so bad but it's the way she says it. She gets so exasperated. You can almost hear what she really meant to say, "Harrumph, recalculating, you idiot!" I always try to remember to stroke her ego and tell Sylvia how wonderful she is and thank her every time she speaks to me. It's a fine idea to stay on her good side. Sylvia knows her stuff so I've learned to trust her. She'll get me where I need to be.
I'll be sharing more about me and my adventures with Sylvia as time goes on. She is awesome and I can't wait to see what our future together holds.


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In Maxwell's treatise he discusses addition law of current elements as follows:
My interpretation of this is:
At a distance sufficiently great w.r.t. the size of small sinuosites, a straight wire is equivalent to sinous wire.
Am I right?
Is there a meaningful physical concept of $distance * velocity$?
Came across something analogous in computer science and was wondering if there was any physical analogue.


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We loved seeing all your snowflake cards last week. So many wonderful entries. This week's challenge is to make your own background. So bust out your stamps and let's see what you can come up with.
Remember, though, that the only real rule to play along with us here is to make a holiday or Christmas card.


text: Last year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted new rules that place broadband network investments and operations of rural telecommunications companies at risk, to the detriment of rural consumers and small businesses. The FCC is also considering additional rule changes that lend to this air of uncertainty. Rural telecommunications companies serve over 4.5 million rural consumers throughout the United States. These companies work hand-in-hand with government and private investors to deploy broadband-capable networks throughout their service areas; often, these companies are the only source of broadband in their communities. However, the job is far from complete. Sufficient, predictable, and sustainable support is necessary not only to deploy broadband to the remaining unserved consumers, but also for ongoing network maintenance and upgrades. This is necessary to provide faster connection speeds that can accommodate an ever-growing array of bandwidth-intensive applications and services. It is also needed to maintain reasonable end-user rates for broadband, which enables consumers to afford broadband. Federal rules provide rural communications providers (both private companies and cooperatives) with Universal Service Fund (USF) support, which reimburses these providers for a portion of the costs that they incur to bring service in high-cost rural areas. Mandatory contributions to the USF are made by all companies that provide certain communications services. Rural communications providers rely on the USF to build and maintain broadband-capable networks throughout the country, and to keep rates affordable for rural consumers. The FCC now wants to extend the success of rural communications providers to areas served by other companies. This is a laudable goal – all Americans deserve access to affordable, high-quality broadband. While this goal could be accomplished in ways that continue to ensure broadband for all Americans, the FCC's rules instead reduce support for small rural companies and redistribute those resources. The further changes still being considered look only to result in more cuts, caps, and constraints on broadband investment by small rural service providers. This experimental approach may reach unserved customers of other companies – although even that is unfortunately unclear at this point – but these policy changes threaten to make existing network investments of small rural providers unsustainable: many rural telecom providers would either need to charge unaffordable rates in order to cover costs, or cut spending on broadband deployment and network maintenance. Since broadband networks support tele-healthcare, tele-education, public safety, and economic activity, the negative impacts would be felt widely throughout communities served by rural communications providers. In response to this threat, hundreds of rural providers and the associations that serve them have banded together in an unprecedented show of unity. After many months of work, the rural associations produced a plan in 2011 that meets the FCC's key reform objectives without putting at risk the substantial investments already made by carriers and without short-changing the ability of carriers to make reasonable investments to serve customers in the future. While portions of this plan are still pending review at the FCC, the changes adopted thus far and most of the changes still being considered look only to chill broadband investment by small network operators. We need rural customers to reach out to their members of Congress and encourage them to tell the FCC to modify its rules so they better reflect the needs of rural communications providers outlined in the rural associations' plan. We need rural consumers to communicate also that any further changes should only be considered and made after the FCC evaluates the effects of the reforms it has already adopted. The future of access for millions of rural consumers hangs in the balance.


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The new business model delivered superior results at 50% of the cost of the traditional model.
A major bank charts a new course to attract younger customers who want simplicity and solutions.
An established Southeast Asian bank was seeking growth and believed that the youth market could represent a huge opportunity. Not only were customers under 30—the so-called Millennial generation—a large proportion of the population, but they also were less likely to have a strong banking relationship. Moreover, while customers aged 20-24 were unprofitable, consumption of financial services ramped up at around 25 years of age. So the challenge was to find a profitable way to capture Millennials early to build lifetime loyalty.
The bank's traditional model was not well positioned to win over Millennials, but neither were the models of its rivals. These customers sought a simpler, more customer-centric approach that offered the freedom to bank when and where they wanted. They wanted a bank that was still safe and secure, yet also provided solutions rather than bureaucracy, friendly service, and a sales approach that wasn't a "hard sell"—a bank that listened.
To capture these customers, BCG worked with the bank to define a new, innovative sub-brand with a separate business model. Important elements included new high-tech paperless branches, a Millennial-focused product suite, online banking, and fast marketing, credit, and risk management systems.
The new business model delivered superior results at 50% of the cost of the traditional model.
The new business model has been a measurable success—and has been hailed as a revolution in retail banking by local media. It's capturing the target segment at twice the rate of the traditional business model—and doing that with operating costs more than 50% lower and loan productivity significantly higher.


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SmartPak Creative Director Sara Florin shares a behind-the-scenes look at last week's Spring catalog photo shoot in Wellington, FL.
Photo shoots are one of the hardest and most rewarding parts of being on the Creative team. It takes weeks of organization, hours of on-site prep work, and a whole lot of luck to get just the right shots. But with our outstanding, enthusiastic photo shoot team, we're able to pull it off in spades and still find time to enjoy some much-needed sunshine. Plus, we love getting to spend more time with the best four-legged models in the business.
Most of the SmartPak Photo Shoot team is behind the camera, but we all find ways to ham it up when we get in front of the lens. Here are some of my favorite candid shots from the week.
Pony Heaven
The sight of ponies at J Bar Ranch turned the entire SmartPak Photo Shoot team into giggly little girls, letting out squeals of delight as we ran around patting the ponies one-by-one. The toughest part of the shoot might've been getting Melissa to stop hugging Roxy long enough for us to groom and braid her!
Attack of the 10" Petunia
Petunia, one of the resident basset hounds at Salamander Farm, surprises Courtney with an enthusiastic kiss.
Good Boy, Arnold!
Usually, all we need to capture the horse shots are a bag of carrots and some Bob's Sweet Stripes. After modeling the latest in SmartPak exclusive fly sheets (coming this spring!), I give Arnold a little extra love.
All Work and No Play
Horse model Willie looks more ready for a nap than his next shot as Renee adjusts his Wellfleet Crystal Browband Padded Dressage Bridle. Thankfully he woke up just in time for us to capture a lovely image.
Kickin' Back
Hannah, Maria, Kate and Melissa take a break to watch the pony lessons at J Bar Ranch. (Stay tuned for next week's photo shoot blog for some close-ups of the adorable pair in the background!)
Red-y, Set, Go!
Courtney, our newest addition to the SmartPak Photo Shoot team, waits patiently with horse model Willie for his next shot. Willie is sporting the Kensington Breakaway Halter with Lead in Red Plaid.
There's No "I" in Team
The full team gathers for an end-of-day group shot. From left: Courtney, Sara, Maria, Hannah, Melissa, Kate, Renee and, in back, Adam sporting his favorite hat. (With our Pak Pro Shop Ladies Stretch Polo Shirts, you can be part of the Pak, too!)
I Know it's in There…
After a hard afternoon of standing square and keeping both ears forward (the horse equivalent of smiling), horse model PK nuzzles around for a hard-earned treat.
Peace Out
In preparation for some weekend showing, Renee finishes up a lesson on Arnold in the late afternoon sunshine. Even after a full week of shooting, she was still a great sport about being in front of the camera. (Get her pulled-together schooling look with the Charles Owen AYR8 helmet, TS Trophy Hunter Breeches and Tailored Sportsman Lounge Lizard Belt).
We Did It!!!
After three long days of shooting new products, I'm literally turning cartwheels! (Plus, it's the best way to get the models to keep smiling after eight hours in front of the lens).


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Cheryl Pahic necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 72 diseños de 24 diseñadores freelance.
I am an esthetician, and Laser tech. I am going to be doing reg. spa services like manicures, pedicures, facials, massage, waxing . I will also be working with a laser machine , I don't know which one yet, so I will be doing laser hair removal, facial rejuvenation, targeting wrinkles, acne
, rosacia, age spots, spider veins etc.. I have been in this field for only three years, and am starting a home based business hopefuly in the next couple of months.
I will target 25-60 year olds. The 40-60 yr olds will want the facial rejuvenation treatments, (anti-aging). The younger clients 25-40 yr olds will want something modern and flashy to peak their interest. There are only a few business' in my town and some are home based with no website. I would like an awesome logo to use on my website(which I have not started yet).
Treatment room is 2 shades of olive green, with dark brown wood blinds, and dark wood vanity with a granite top. This room is finished very nicely and has a soft relaxing mood to it. The other colours in the pedicure reception room are linen and choc. brown (feature wall). I am going for a modern look, glass and metal reception desk. The lounge area is linen and green . There is a large white ssectional , beige shag carpet and modern glass coffee table, at the other end of the room there are two chairs in a dark rusty copper colour. There will be green plants , a water feature and art throughout. I'm trying to keep it modern. I am hoping to have some splashes of bright colour in my accessories( lime, orange). Hope this helps.
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If a trucker responds to you with "10-4," what are they saying?
10-4 is a common CB code that is used to basically say "I heard you." This tells other truckers that they don't have to repeat themselves. CB radios don't necessarily have great audio, and this 10-code is necessary.


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The Township of Madawaska Valley is known for its natural beauty, heritage, culture, outdoor recreation and an exeptional quality of life for all residents and visitors.
The Township employs over 50 full time, part time and seasonal employees providing a variety of services to the community including:
Animal Control
Building and Planning
Economic Development
Fire and Emergency Management
Landfill/Waste Management
Licensing and Vital Statistics (Lotteries, Death, Marriage)
This section of our website provides residents with a quick link to various services provided. You will find contact information, frequently asked questions, educational material, and permit documents.


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Sandton at a glance
Sandton Growth and Evolution
The vibrant and hyper-trendy Sandton is a modern day success story - a business improvement district that has been developed to enhance your experience of this key area of Johannesburg.
Sandton has emerged as a national trade area and is renowned for its high priced property and high profile homes and home owners. Buying a property or house in Sandton will never leave you at a loss for what to do in and around the Sandton area.
Sandton has evolved into the new financial hub of Gauteng and South Africa and has emerged as Johannesburg's premier business centre. Much of the financial focus of Johannesburg migrated from the old Johannesburg CBD to Sandton particularly in the last 2 decades.
Sandton has also become known as a "new money" area largely due to the areas residents many of whom are seen as Captains of industry. A high percentage of the city's top end A-grade office space is found in Sandton. The JSE - Johannesburg's stock exchange, relocated to Sandton from the Johannesburg CBD in the 1990s.
Buying property in Sandton is a wise decision if you need to be close to all the amenities in and around the Sandton area.
Buying a property in Sandton will also mean that you will have easy access to some of the following area attractions:
Michael Mount Organic Village Market
The Michael Mount Organic Market is famous for its items that are handcrafted using natural materials, as well as the organically grown, fresh produce and preservative-free foodstuffs.
Peacemakers Museum – Mandela Square
The Peacemakers museum presents an exhibition of Nobel laureates, men and women from all corners of the globe who have dedicated their lives to make the world a better place.
The Liliesleaf farm was key to the political and military policies and strategies of the ANC during Apartheid. Numerous debates and meetings were held and some of South Africa's most prominent leaders of the struggle against Apartheid found shelter here - these included Goven Mbeki, Joe Slovo, Ruth First, Harold Wolpe, Denis Goldberg and Nelson Mandela.
The Manhattan Club
The Manhattan Club offers customers a club environment that is as classy and fast-paced as its name suggests.
Live Music at Tanz Café
Tanz Cafe is the number 1 live entertainment venue, restaurant and bar, situated in the heart of Bryanston where you can enjoy traditional Argentinean cuisine and live entertainment.
Monte Casino Bird Gardens
Experience the wonder of the MonteCasino Bird Gardens - the only facility of its kind in Africa. Here, families and nature-lovers can marvel at the largest and most diverse private collection of African cycads in the world and a collection of over 142 species of birds.
Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre
At Benmore Gardens you will find everything you need from the indulgent to the everyday mundane. Situated on four levels this recently renovated centre in the heart of Sandton is a world class shopping experience.
Rietfontein Nature Reserve (Paulshof)
Just next to Sunninghill, in the little suburb of Paulshof, you will find the 25 hectare green space known as Rietfontein Nature Reserve. It is also where FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is based; they heal and return to the wild a fair number of birds.
Sandton City
If you can imagine it, then you've pictured Sandton City, one of Africa's leading and most prestigious shopping centres. Sandton City offers an unparalleled shopping experience that combines the world's most desirable brands with everyday leisure and entertainment.
A shopaholic's paradise – Sandton City is a shopping sensation.
This three-tiered tower is a maze of escalators and lifts and, with nearly 300 stores under its roof, is a one of a kind experience. As you make your way through the spacious malls you are surrounded by a delightful array of shops; greeted by the chic sophistication of the exclusive boutiques, the vibrant stores displaying cutting-edge décor and designer labels, the medley of restaurants. As the spacious mall winds its way through a delightful array of eclectic shops, you're greeted by everything from chic sophistication to décor and designer labels, from curios to culture, it's art and African couture, jewellery and books.
Sandton Convention Centre
Sandton is also home to the Sandton Convention Centre, debatably South Africa's premier convention centre and one of the largest on the African continent. This exclusive venue has hosted numerous international conventions and functions and is yet another reason for the popularity of property in Sandton.
As you can see, buying a property or house in Sandton will never leave you at a loss for what to do with the vast choices on offer in and around the Sandton area!
Popular Sandton Property suburbs and estates:
- Allens Nek
- Benmore Gardens
- Beverley
- Bramley
- Bryanston
- Bryanston West
- Bryanston East
- Buccleuch
- Dainfern Valley
- Dainfern Ridge
- Douglasdale
- Duxberry
- Eagle Trace
- Edenburg
- Fernridge
- Fourways
- Fourways Gardens
- Gallo Manor
- Hurlingham Manor
- Inanda
- Lonehill
- Melrose
- Morningside Manor
- Parkmore
- Paulshof
- River Club
- Rivonia
- Sunninghill
- Wendywood
- Woodmead
Property and houses for sale in Sandton
Sandton has so much to offer and with all the properties for sale in Sandton that we have listed, you will certainly be able to find a match.
We have property for sale in Sandton that will suit both your budget and your lifestyle. If you are interested in comparing Sandton Properties please view our available properties in Sandton to buy or to rent.
Alternatively, if you would like more information please call us without delay on Tel: 011 463 2033 or Tel: 0860 104 355 (After-Hours)
Sandton Amenities
Creches and Primary Schools
- Bryanpark Nursery School
- Jays Nursery School
- The Round Nursery School
- St Stithians Pre-primary
- Brescia House Ursuline Convent
- Bryanston Primary
- Braynston Dual Medium, Sloane Street
- Bryandale Primary
- King David Primary
- Micheal Mount Waldorf Primary
- Redhill Primary School
- Rivonia Primary
- St Davids Marist College
- St Peters Preparatory Scholl for Boys
- St Stithians Boys Preparatory
- St Stithians Girls Preparatory
High Schools
- Brescia House Ursuline Convent
- Bryanston High
- Hyde Park High
- King David High School
- Redhill School
- St Davids Marist College
- St Stithians Boys College
- St Stithians Girls College
Shopping Facilities
- Bryanston Shopping Centre
- Cloisters Shopping Centre, Rivonia
- Fourways Mall
- Hyde Park Centre
- Montecasino Centre
- Mutual Village and Mews, Rivonia
- Riverside Shopping Centre, Bryanston
- Sandton City
Sport Facilities
- Bryanston Country Club
- Bryanston Sports Club
- Jewish Guild Country Club
- Johannesburg Country Club
- Montague Country Club, Morningside
- Rivonia recreation Centre
Outdoor - Parks
- Ernest Ullman Park, Morningside Manor
- Sandton Field and study Centre
- Bryanston Library
- Rivonia Library
- Sandton Library – Sandton Square
- Norscot Library
- Fourways
- Hyde Park
- Montecasino
- Sandton City
- Village Walk
Medical Facilities
- Sandton Clinic
- Morningside Clinic
- Sunninghill Emergency Centre
- Sandton Surgical Centre
- Roman Catholic Church, Rivonia & Bryanston
- Methodist Anglican Church - Mount St, Bryanston
- St Mungo's, Grosvenor Road, Bryanston
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Opportunity Commission
Generally, the law requires that you first try to settle your discrimination complaint by going through the administrative complaint process before you file a lawsuit. In other words, you generally cannot go directly to court to sue an agency. Rather, you first need to try and resolve your complaint through the administrative complaint process set up by Congress.
There are two exceptions to this general rule. If your complaint involves age discrimination, you can skip the administrative complaint process altogether and go directly to court (as long as you give EEOC at least 30 days written notice of your intent to go to court). Also, if your claim involves gender-based pay discrimination and you wish to bring an action under the Equal Pay Act, you can skip the administrative complaint process and file a lawsuit anytime within two years of the day the discrimination occurred (three years if the discrimination is willful). Keep in mind, though, Title VII also makes it illegal to discriminate based on sex in the payment of wages and benefits. If you have an Equal Pay Act claim, there may be an advantage to also filing your claim under Title VII. Before you can pursue a Title VII claim in court, though, you must go through the administrative complaint process.
For all other cases, you must go through the administrative complaint process before you can file a lawsuit. There are several different points during the process; however, when you will have the opportunity to quit the process and file a lawsuit in court, including:
If you file a lawsuit, the agency or EEOC will stop processing your complaint.


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By Walter Geiger
Beloved local veterinarian Dr. Jack Tuttle died January 8 at age 89. This column was originally published on August 10, 2004 on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
A cool breeze blew through my hair before Adaylight Friday morning as I walked down the sidewalk to retrieve the newspaper. Football weather, I thought. My step was a little lighter as I sauntered back up the drive, thinking of fall Saturdays in Athens.
I thought also of Dr. Jack Tuttle. Nobody is a bigger Bulldog fan than Dr. Jack who celebrated his 80th birthday Friday.
The late Dr. Jack Tuttle
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Friday, October 10, 2008
An Encomium to Google
I don't know if that is true; Marc didn't either. And I certainly hope that the Internet and Google in particular don't put nonfiction authors out of business. But I have to confess I love what Google searches have done for me as one of those nonfiction authors.
Obvious disclaimer: The Internet will never replace the depth and perspective that you can get in books. Or the immediacy you get in primary documents. Or the detail you get from interviews. And, yes, I understand and always explain to kids that not all web sites are created equal and must be checked for accuracy. Nasa.gov for space info, yes. SpaceshotBob'sguidetothe17planets.com, no.
That said, let me mention a few ways Google has changed my life. A while ago, I was reading a book and noticed an anecdote in a footnote that seemed like a promising book idea. I googled the author of this book, got his email address and was soon told this story came from a monograph. He knew the name of the guy who wrote it and that he taught in Denmark. No problem, a Google search quickly gave me his email address at University of Copenhagen. Within two days of my seeing this citation, its author offered me a copy—in English or Danish, no less.
Part of what people like about my books, The Truth About Poop and Gee Whiz: It's All About Pee, are the weird assortment of facts they'd never heard before. That information was not so easy to come by. There are very few adult books on excretia—a few on poop, virtually none on pee. Sure you can find other sources to read up on sewer systems in ancient Rome. The toileting habits of European royals are sometimes encased in books about daily life in the Dark Ages or the court of the Sun King. Reports by biologists may include descriptions of the sloth's habits as well. But those facts can be found, in part, because you know what you're looking for.
Sometimes Google is best when you're searching something but don't know quite what. Of course if you type "poop" or "pee" in the dialog box and press search, you'll get a lot of info—none you can use in a kids' book! But try "feces" or "urine" and you're in business. Then when you can no longer stand trolling through 8,000 pages of stuff, try putting two words together. They could be sort of predictable like feces and elephant –who wouldn't want to know what that weighs? Or you can just throw two words together—"urine" and "military," for example. Seems sort of random, actually it was, but look at one of the things I found and used at http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn6185.
Happy hunting!
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- Unknown said...
I like to think of facts as decoration for the narrative-driving concepts in my books. I am an expert googler and spend hours searching the web mostly fact checking but often trolling for new leads. I figure that my time doing research on the web, with all of my expertise,is a valuable part of the finished product and another reason for people to read a nonfiction book by an author. As children's book nonfiction authors, no only do we know how to decorate concepts with facts, but we know what to leave out. It's a well kept secret that if you want to know something new about a subject, read a kid's book on it.
- October 10, 2008 at 9:43 AM
- Gretchen Woelfle said...
Another blessing of the internet is the reproduction of many primary documents: old books, articles, letters, proclamations, etc. I've found references in footnotes and bibliographies to 19th century publications and despaired of locating them, only to find that some scholar has uploaded them for me. What a thrill!
- October 10, 2008 at 12:06 PM


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ezungu brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 336 Designs von 67 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
We're looking for a logo for a new Africa-focused gear and clothing store with the name "Rift". It's all about equipment, clothing and supplies that are made for Africa, that are "Africa tough".
"Africa Tough"
What I'd like to see is a logo that has the spirit of the surf and skate companies (think Quiksilver, Volcom, Hurley, etc), with the feeling of the African bush country.
This logo will need to go on clothing, as well as on the website and equipment. Some of that will be burned into wood, embossed on leather and printed in black/white. Keep those thoughts in mind and try to figure out a way to create a distinctive logo that works in multiple environments.
The following words express the brand image we're looking for:
"adventure, tough, reliable, made-for-use, camping, outdoors, offroad"
Additional thoughts:
Everyone, many good designs so far, and it's been less than 24hours. Keep in mind that this is more of a "man" brand, and that youshould be able to drag it through the mud and jump on it a coupletimes and it will still work just fine.
For the symbolism/icon, look to Africa-related symbols like cave art, animal symbols, tribal symbols, spears, etc.
- The logo must have the word "Rift" in it
- The logo or a part of it must be able to stand alone as an icon – for branding purposes (favicon, email signature, buttons, etc.)
- The graphic should in general be flat, unless there is a good reason for using depth
- Will need to look good in black and white
- Web 2.0 style design
- Run of the mill logo work
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Microsoft iPad Office app coming soon?
Microsoft addresses rumors surrounding an iPad Office app, while IT pros speculate about Microsoft Office app costs and features.
One of the first things many iPad owners do is look for a Microsoft Office app in the Apple App Store. Unfortunately, that app doesn't exist -- yet.
"The one argument against the iPad you hear from people is, 'I can't run Office,'" said Michael Oh, founder of Tech Superpowers, an Apple solutions provider in Boston.
There are some adequate alternatives, but Office is a different beast.
Jordan McClead,
mobile technologist.
That could change in the coming weeks. A Microsoft Office app with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will be available soon for iPad, according to published reports. The app will allow users to create documents and edit them locally or online. It may also integrate with Microsoft's cloud storage app, SkyDrive.
"The hope is, if and when it comes out, Office will handle documents better than the alternatives out there," said Brian Katz, director of mobility engineering at Sanofi-Aventis, a health care solutions provider based in Bridgewater, N.J.
A Microsoft spokesperson said initial reports about an iPad Office app contained "bad info" that would be exposed as such in the "coming weeks." The company spokesperson wouldn't elaborate further.
Industry watchers said the timing of these reports is strange because Microsoft could have demonstrated a workable iPad Office app during its otherwise ho-hum display at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. At the same time, the Microsoft Office app release could be on hold until the Windows 8 tabletis ready to compete with the iPad.
Either way, an iPad Office app will give users a way to edit Word or Excel docs in a familiar application environment, Katz said.
"If you have Microsoft Office, [the iPad] becomes a whole new enterprise device," he said.
iPad Office app alternatives fall short
The longer Microsoft waits to release an iPad Office app, the more businesses will come to realize work can be done without Office, said Alan Pelz-Sharpe, an analyst for the Real Story Group, a buyer's advocacy group based in Maryland.
"[Apple] iPad users have had a couple of years now to work without Office," Pelz-Sharpe said.
But Microsoft Office app alternatives, such as Apple's Pages, OpenOffice or Quickoffice, aren't considered as effective as Microsoft Office, Oh said.
Plus, most firms are Microsoft-centric, so a true Office app would be a better enterprise fit, "while ironically validating Apple devices as enterprise ready," Pelz-Sharpe said.
Microsoft already offers versions of some of its services on Apple's platform. The company introduced the note taking program OneNote for the iPad in December, along with an iOS app for SkyDrive.
"Microsoft's hand is forced," said Oh. "It's all about software sales, licenses and user bases, so why would they not develop [Office] for the iPad?"
Apple iPad users can also use Office 365, a cloud-based version of Office that competes with Google Docs. The downside to Office 365 is that it only allows users to view and edit documents while they're connected to the Internet.
But a native Microsoft Office app would be more exciting than any of the alternatives, even if the iPad Office app doesn't offer as many features as the desktop version, said Wes Miller, an analyst at Directions on Microsoft, based in Kirkland, Wash.
iPad Office app features, pricing in question
Microsoft's challenge is to introduce Office for the iPad without undercutting Office on Windows desktops or the upcoming Windows 8 tablet, Miller said. If Microsoft offers a full Office feature set on the iPad, customers may not need the program on other devices, he said.
The balance will be to determine which features are good enough for the iPad while reinforcing the concept that Office is best on Windows -- think "Office goes to IKEA," he added.
Many IT pros also wonder how Microsoft will price Office for iPad.
"It's a tricky spot," Miller said. "If they price it too high, no one will buy it, but if they price it too low, they won't make any money."
More on the iPad Office app
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Top 10 iPad business apps and what they mean for IT
Because the Microsoft Office app will be available only through Apple's App Store (as is the case with all iOS apps), businesses won't be able to purchase multiple licenses or take advantage of any enterprise licensing deals from Microsoft. Apple will also take its customary 30% cut, explained Jordan McClead, a mobile technologist for a large university in the Northeast
The iPad Office app probably won't be a $5 app, but employees and businesses alike may splurge for Office in the $20-$30 range, McClead said.
Regardless of cost, like other IT pros, McClead believes "it'll be a management win" for IT departments struggling to help existing iPad users "troubleshoot document editing."
"There are some adequate alternatives, but Office is a different beast," he added.
Let us know what you think about the story; email James Furbush or follow @slyoyster on Twitter.


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LOS ANGELES, July 20 (UPI) -- "The Dark Knight Rises" director Christopher Nolan expressed his "profound sorrow" following Friday's massacre at a screening of his film in Colorado.
At least 12 people were killed and 59 were wounded when a man opened fire on a packed movie theater at a midnight showing of the action flick in Aurora.
"Speaking on behalf of the cast and crew of 'The Dark Knight Rises,' I would like to express our profound sorrow at the senseless tragedy that has befallen the entire Aurora community," Nolan said in a statement Friday evening.
"I would not presume to know anything about the victims of the shooting but that they were there last night to watch a movie," he said. "I believe movies are one of the great American art forms and the shared experience of watching a story unfold on-screen is an important and joyful pastime. The movie theater is my home, and the idea that someone would violate that innocent and hopeful place in such an unbearably savage way is devastating to me. ... Nothing any of us can say could ever adequately express our feelings for the innocent victims of this appalling crime, but our thoughts are with them and their families."
James Holmes, 24, has been arrested for the shootings. No possible motive has been disclosed to the public yet.
"The Dark Knight Rises," which is the third and final installment in Nolan's Batman trilogy, has earned mostly positive reviews from critics and was expected to be one of the biggest box-office hits in history. It is unclear what impact, if any, the shootings will have on its success at the box office.


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Congratulations are in order for "Arrow" star Stephen Amell. He recently revealed he and his wife, Cassandra Jean, are expecting their first child together.
Jean, who previously appeared on the CW show "America's Next Top Model," married Amell on December 25, 2012.
Amell, who plays Oliver Queen on "Arrow" told ET Canada he cannot wait to become a father. "I'm excited… no I'm not excited, I'm very excited!" He said. "I'm sure that nervous energy will accompany that eventually, but only in a positive way."
The couple recently celebrated their nuptials again on May 26 in New Orleans. We're thinking they knew they had something else to celebrate!
Congratulations to the happy couple!
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Tonight I will be resting my head in the comfort and beauty of the fabulous Bardessono Hotel in Yountville, Calif. In 2010, this Napa Valley boutique hotel received LEED Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, the first hotel in the state to reach platinum level.
Now I don't normally have the luxury of jaunting off to Napa Valley for an eco-retreat, but this is a business trip. I am attending the first Eco Driven with Toyota & Friends event. Toyota, Aveda, Threads for Thoughts, YogiToes and others will share their sustainable business practices with attendees through workshops, panel discussions and a variety of other activities.
Check in throughout the week as I update you on the latest in green business news from the event, but today I want to focus on the eco-friendly features that enabled Bardessono to achieve LEED Platinum certification.
The Bardessono is powered, in part, by a 200-kilowatt solar power system. The 947 panels are mounted on the hotels flat rooftop, which makes it invisible to neighbors. In addition to the solar array, there are 72 300-foot geothermal wells onsite. The geothermal system provides heating and cooling to the rooms.
Other eco-friendly features include:
- 93 percent of construction waste was recycled
- Interior and exterior stone was recycled from the stone blocks of the old wine cellar that previously occupied the property
- Visible exterior wood was milled from salvaged trees
- Energy-efficient lighting installed throughout the property
- Grey and black water treated and recycled for irrigation
Bardessono also features a restaurant that uses local, farm-fresh ingredients and even has carbon fiber bicycles for guest use. Yes, this week I'm in eco-luxury hotel heaven.
Related green accommodations story on MNN: 10 luxury eco-resorts [Photo gallery]


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